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Hey hey Chelmsford! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chelmsford e-bike sale turns into alleged theft and police sting.
  • How a bold fake punt helped Chelmsford stun Tewksbury on the road.

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police: Man stole $4,000 e-bike during Facebook Marketplace meetup, tried to sell it – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Chelmsford police say an 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly riding off with a resident's $4,000 e-bike during a Facebook Marketplace test ride, then trying to resell it online. Officers traced the listing, set up a sting meeting in Watertown, and recovered the bike, which has since been returned to its owner while charges move forward.
   

• Skyler DeJesus isn't afraid to take a chance, and it paid off for Chelmsford football at Tewksbury (bostonglobe.com) — Chelmsford High's football team grabbed a 28-21 road win at Tewksbury after quarterback Skyler DeJesus turned a planned punt into a gutsy 65-yard touchdown run that shifted the game's momentum. Local standouts like DeJesus, Quinn, and Alex Glennie powered the Lions' effort, while the roundup also highlights other notable high school football performances across Massachusetts.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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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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