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Coming up on the Acton Patch calendar: Pay It Forward Card Show

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Cheers Acton! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pay It Forward Card Show at Leominster-Fitchburg Lodge of Elks
  • Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) at Ephraim Curtis Middle School
  • The Funktones FREE bar side dance party at Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center

... and check out 12 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wondering if there is anyone that comes to my home or office and does auto repair work.
    I need rear brake pads installed. I have the pads and know my rotors are within specs. Does anyone do this type of service and has anyone used this… (Nextdoor Avalon Acton)
  • Life Care Center of Blount County posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Littleton. Apply here.
  • Lafrance Hospitality posted a job opening for Hotel Overnights - Night Auditor - Courtyard by Marriott, Littleton, MA in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Acton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Concord

  • Concord Police log highlights: August 26-September 1, 2026 (concordbridge.org)
  • A Concord man believes he's a victim of government tyranny. Town Hall says he's the tyrant. (bostonglobe.com)
  • Thoreau interpreter relies on 'expertise, passion' — and a flute to boot (concordbridge.org)

Littleton

  • Cultivation Harvest/Cure Associate Day Shift No Weekends at Sanctuary Littleton (oregonlive.com)

Sudbury

  • Sudbury Sets Timeline For Smile Playground, Restroom Upgrades (patch.com)

Ok Acton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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