🌱 Patch AM: New twist in Canton-linked Sandra Birchmore death case

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In today's newsletter:

• New twist in Canton-linked Sandra Birchmore death case
• Hear what Bill Burr says about growing up in Canton

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Matthew Farwell Lawyers Claim Feds Pressured Medical Examiner (lamag.com) — Federal court filings in a high-profile murder case tied to a 2021 death in a Canton apartment now include defense claims that prosecutors pressured a state medical examiner to change her ruling. The case centers on former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell, accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, and overlaps with broader scrutiny of local law enforcement practices and civil suits against Stoughton.
   

• Bill Burr and Anthony Michael Hall talk bar pizza, Cape cuisine, and Mass. roots in podcast chat (bostonglobe.com) — Comedian Bill Burr mentions growing up in Canton while chatting with actor Anthony Michael Hall about their Massachusetts roots, South Shore bar pizza, and Cape Cod seafood. The podcast conversation touches on Hall's early move to California, frequent returns to visit family, and shared affection for local comfort foods from Canton-area bar pies to Hyannis lobster rolls.
   

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Monday August 31
• Kindergarten Meet-Up
  Canton Public Library Art & Activities Room , 786 Washington
  4:00 pm
• Fall in Love Romance Book Group
  Canton Public Library Aldrich Room , 786 Washington St., Canton
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• ESOL Conversation Group
  Canton Public Library Art & Activities Room , 786 Washington
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Canton Public Library Art & Activities Room , 786 Washington
  2:00 pm
• State Primary Tabulation Center Notice →
  Canton, MA Calendar, 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor, Canton
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Cable License Renewal Committee →
  Canton, MA Calendar
  10:00 am
• Canton Art Association Meeting
  Canton Public Library Art & Activities Room , 786 Washington
  10:30 am
Thursday September 3
• Skill Stations
  Canton Public Library Children's Room Tables , 786 Washingto
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Family Storytime at Halloran Park
  Stoughton Public Library Halloran Park
  10:00 am
• Henna at Norwood Day!
  Morrill Memorial Library Off Site , 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA\
  10:30 am
Monday August 31
• School Opens for All Staff
  Joseph H Gibbons Stoughton, MA 02072
• Device Advice
  Turner Free Library 2 North Main Street, Randolph, MA, 02368, US
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Norwood

• Brazilian murder suspect wanted by feds arrested after Norwood crash, foot chase (boston25news.com)
• Gov. Healey signs ceremonial hospital bill (norwoodrecord.com)
• FRANKLIN: Lawrence John Mudrey (town.news)

Dedham

• Unlocked Vehicles Targeted In Dedham Overnight Incidents (patch.com)
• Savannah Bananas host meet-and-greet in Dedham ahead of Gillette Stadium debut - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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