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Greetings Auburn! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want funding for an Auburn arts or science project next year?
- How Auburn's hometown bank is reshaping its leadership team now.
- Auburn residents asked to help document the town's military veterans
Also on today's calendar: 9D Breathwork: Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Cultural Councils accepting grant applications (theyankeexpress.com) — Auburn residents, artists, and teachers can now apply for 2027 Local Cultural Council grants, with the Auburn council distributing about $11,900 for community arts, culture, and science projects and an October 15 deadline. Priority goes to projects that benefit Auburn, especially those with local artists or venues, and the council is eager for fresh ideas, including programs tied to the town's Robert Goddard centennial. 
• Personnel File – No. 459 (bankerandtradesman.com) — Auburn residents may be interested to know that Auburn-based Webster Five has expanded its treasury management team by hiring Elora Campos and promoting Francisco Gonzalez-Rauschkolb. Their moves are part of a broader wave of promotions and new hires across Massachusetts real estate, banking, and architecture firms, reflecting ongoing growth and leadership changes in the state's financial and professional sectors.
• Auburn Historical Society seeks help recording town's veterans (theyankeexpress.com) — Auburn's Historical Society is building a detailed database to honor local veterans and is asking current and former residents to share names, service details, and biographical notes through an online form. If you or a family member has an Auburn connection and served in the military, your stories can help preserve the town's history for future generations.
📸 Around Auburn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn
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★ Featured events ★
- 9D Breathwork: Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey →
Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St, Auburn
6:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Chester P Tuttle Post 279, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Tween Crafting (5th-9th graders) →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
6:00 pm - Baby-Toddler Storytime with Miss Andrea (ages 0-3) →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
10:00 am - Alphabits (ages 3-6) →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
11:00 am - Room booked →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
2:00 pm - Silk Scarf Design Workshop with Brenda Caldwell (ages 18+) →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
5:00 pm - Young Scientists with STEM BEGINNINGS (ages 3-6) →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
10:30 am - Budgeting with Savers Bank →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
6:00 pm - MA ATSSA Flagger Certification Course →
Auburn Elks, 754 Southbridge St, Auburn
6:00 pm - Tech Time: Accessible/Assistive Technology (ages 18+) →
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn
1:00 pm - WALPEX 2026 Oct 24th and 25th →
Boxboro Regency, 242 Adams Pl, Boxborough
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 24
📣 Auburn Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Worcester. Apply here.
- Porter and Chester Institute posted a job opening for Floating Career Program Specialist (Admissions Representative) in Worcester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Millbury
- Business Starts for Oct. 5, 2026 (wbjournal.com)
- Business Beat: Newport Restaurant Group Celebrates 30 Years of Employee Ownership in 2026 (rinewstoday.com)
- Who is the Daily News Football Player of the Week for Week 4? (metrowestdailynews.com)
Worcester
- Four Worcester schools earn state recognition for academic progress (theworcesterguardian.org)
Grafton
- 2 Children Hurt In E-Bike Crashes In Grafton, Police Warn (patch.com)
Ok Auburn! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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