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Good day Brockton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What federal plea followed a chaotic Brockton house-party shootout?
  • Why Brockton's Fuller Craft Museum belongs on your fall weekend list
  • How did Brockton field hockey fare in Friday's South Shore action?

Also on today's calendar: "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 36.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brockton man on supervised release pleads guilty to role in shootout that left Fall River woman shot (newsbreak.com) — A Brockton man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges tied to a 2024 shootout at a Brockton house party that left a Fall River woman shot in the chest. Prosecutors say surveillance video shows multiple bursts of automatic gunfire and several men exchanging shots before fleeing, and Brockton police worked with federal agents to bring the case forward.
   

2. 9 Massachusetts Schools Keeping Old-School Crafts And Handmade Skills Alive (takingthekids.com) — Brockton's Fuller Craft Museum gets a spotlight as New England's only museum devoted entirely to craft, with pay-what-you-can admission and hands-on classes for all ages. The guide also highlights several other craft schools across Massachusetts, from Boston to the Berkshires, giving Brockton residents ideas for day trips, workshops, and ways to explore pottery, woodworking, jewelry, and fiber arts statewide.
   

3. WB field hockey rolls: South Shore top performers from Friday, Oct. 2 (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton High's field hockey team took a tough 5-0 loss to Stoughton in Friday's South Shore action, with Stoughton's Sara Janelli scoring four times in six minutes. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools like West Bridgewater, Rockland, and Holbrook, giving Brockton fans context on how neighboring teams are faring this season.
   

4. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest Guatemalan national with 28 adult arraignments in Brockton (fallriverreporter.com) — Federal immigration officers recently arrested a Guatemalan national during targeted operations in Brockton, saying he has 28 prior adult arraignments for various assault and related charges. While ICE has not disclosed whether he will be deported, the case highlights an ongoing federal presence in the city and raises safety and enforcement questions for Brockton residents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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