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Also, don't miss Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course on the Woburn Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which Woburn companies just secured cutting-edge new patents.
  • Meet the Woburn family soaking in the Patriots’ playoff return.
  • Meet the Woburn student helping immigrants learn English each week.

Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Woburnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Woburnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 50, low: 34.
  • Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 44 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• NH patents through Jan. 11 (concordmonitor.com) — Two Woburn-based companies just landed new U.S. patents, including NanoHive Medical for advanced implant lattice designs and Arctevity for smart building sensors. The broader list highlights recent patents tied to New Hampshire but underscores how Woburn firms are contributing cutting-edge medical and building technologies to the region’s innovation economy.
   

• Patriots fans pumped as NFL playoffs return to Gillette Stadium: ‘Already winners' (bostonherald.com) — A Woburn family was among the many Patriots fans tailgating at Gillette Stadium as playoff football returned to Foxboro for the first time since the Brady-Belichick era. Longtime season-ticket holder Nancy DiFrumolo and her family joined thousands enjoying the nighttime atmosphere, confident in the team’s resurgence under new leadership and star quarterback Drake Maye.
   

• Students Connect to Community Through New Fellowship Program at Local Nonprofit (uml.edu) — A new fellowship at the International Institute of New England is giving UMass Lowell students hands-on experience supporting immigrants and refugees, including English lessons and youth tutoring. Among the fellows is nursing major Amin Essouabni, who is from Woburn and helps adults build language and computer skills. The program strengthens ties between students, Lowell’s immigrant communities, and surrounding hometowns like Woburn.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Winchester

  • Winchester finalizes contract with new town manager, sets Jan. 14 start date (winchesternews.org)
  • Faneuf Law Group - Winchester, MA Patch (patch.com)
  • State Representative Christine Barber, Somerville Democrat, to seek state Senate seat (bostonglobe.com)

Burlington

  • Police Warn Parents About Dangerous 'Door Kick Challenge' On Social Media In Burlington (patch.com)

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