Why prosecutors are fighting a key ruling in the Danvers killing case
See which Danvers athletes landed on this week’s statewide leaderboards
Also on today's calendar: The Warped Tour Band with All The Blink Things and Fake Out Boy and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 55, low: 37.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Danvers Killing Teen Suspect's 'Incompetent' Ruling To Be Challenged In Court: Essex DA (patch.com) — Danvers residents are following a major court development after prosecutors said they will challenge a judge’s preliminary finding that the teen accused of killing 68-year-old Janet Swallow in her Danvers home is incompetent to stand trial. Officials stress the attack appears random, and local police leaders acknowledge how the crime has shaken the town while pledging to protect neighborhood safety.
• Another Bumila start, an NBA Draft commitment, and the rest of Thursday's high school sports takeaways (bostonglobe.com) — Danvers sports fans can spot several hometown names in this statewide high school roundup, including lacrosse standouts Mason Gadbois and Tyler Moody and goalie Connor Dembowski on the leaderboards. The story highlights big performances, milestones, and college commitments from athletes across Massachusetts, giving local readers context on how Danvers players stack up against regional competition.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!