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🌱 Could a strike soon hit Encore Boston Harbor in Everett?
Make time for The Spirit Of Literacy on the Everett Patch calendar

Hi Everett! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could a strike soon hit Encore Boston Harbor in Everett?
- Everett-born World War II veteran Ruth Castaldo remembered at 107.
Also on today's calendar: The Spirit Of Literacy and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 69 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Encore Boston Harbor workers weigh strike authorization as contract expiration nears (boston25news.com) — More than 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike as their contract with Wynn Resorts nears its August 31 expiration. Union members say they want a deal that keeps more profits in the local community, with results of the strike authorization to be announced Thursday evening.
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• OBITUARY: Ruth Castaldo, 107 (wilmingtonapple.com) — A 107-year-old woman who was born in Everett in 1918 is remembered for a life of military service, family devotion, and community involvement across Massachusetts, Maine, and Florida. Her family will celebrate her life at a Wilmington funeral home on September 12, followed by a gathering with food and drinks.
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📸 Around Everett
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Everett
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★ Featured events ★
- The Spirit Of Literacy →
Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St, Everett
6:00 pm - Little Miss and the Boom: The Velvet Hour - A Modern Vintage Cabaret Experience →
Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square, Somerville
8:00 pm - The Boston-Dedham Pokemon & TCG Show →
Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham
4:15 am - The Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show →
Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham
8:30 am - Spirit Beacon Psychic Fair & Mystical Marketplace at Rosaria Restaurant & Bar →
Rosaria Restaurant, 190 Main St, Saugus
10:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Tote Bag Decorating
Malden Public Library Program Room , 36 Salem Street, Malden, MA
6:00 pm - Arabic Stories & Songs
Malden Public Library Children's Room , 36 Salem Street, Ma
11:00 am - Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe
Everett Public Libraries Craft Room Parlin Memorial Library, 410 Broadway, Everett, MA
11:00 am - Spintronics - STEM free-play
Everett Public Libraries Meeting Room Shute Memorial Library, 781 Broadway, Everett, MA\
2:30 pm - Friday Family Movies -GOAT- Rated PG
Everett Public Libraries Meeting Room Parlin Memorial Library, 410 Broadway, Everett, MA
3:00 pm - YA Movie Matinee (Postponed)
Malden Public Library Maccario Room , 36 Salem Street, Malden, M
3:00 pm - Free Open House! CAPOEIRA! Movement, Music, Martial Arts + Fun For Adults + Kids 6 and up →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
11:30 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Everett. Apply here.
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Everett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Everett here.
🗞 Nearby News
Malden
- Malden Delegation and Mass. Legislature Bring Oversight to Massachusetts' Unregulated Home Care Industry (patch.com)
Somerville
- Somerville Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunity at One Inman Square (thesomervillenewsweekly.blog)
Cambridge
- Harvard Reaches $53M Settlement In Body Parts Scandal As Buyer Is Sentenced (patch.com)
Ok Everett! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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