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Morning Acton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How digital clues are shaping the Acton family homicide case
  • See how Acton-Boxborough ranks among Massachusetts' top high schools

Also on today's calendar: VBS Compassion Camp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Digital Breadcrumbs Point To Nightmare (conservativefreepress.com) — Two family members were found dead in their Acton home after a welfare check, and their 17-year-old relative is charged with murder while pleading not guilty and being held without bail. Prosecutors say his online activity, including ChatGPT searches about killing his family, could show planning, while defense comments hint at questions about his mental state. The case highlights how digital traces are increasingly used as evidence in serious crimes.
   

• These Are The Best Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, based in Acton, earned a strong national ranking in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 list of best public high schools, placing 276th nationwide. The report evaluates schools on test performance, graduation rates, and college readiness, and notes Massachusetts leads the country in the share of schools in the top quarter nationally. Acton families can see how their high school stacks up against other top districts.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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