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In today's newsletter:

  • Grafton police crack down after kids hurt in e-bike crashes
  • Ready to roll your pumpkin down Fairview Cemetery's hill?
  • Why Grafton Country Store made this list of classic general stores

Also on today's calendar: Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Children Hurt In E-Bike Crashes In Grafton, Police Warn (patch.com) — Families in Grafton are being urged by local police to talk with children about e-bike safety after two young riders were hospitalized and officers saw groups riding recklessly, including on school property during a Grafton High football game. Police warn they will issue citations, impound e-bikes for violations, and stress helmet use and compliance with Massachusetts e-bike laws as similar safety concerns rise statewide.
   

• Pumpkin Roll set for November 7 (theyankeexpress.com) — Grafton residents can recycle their Halloween pumpkins at a fun Pumpkin Roll hosted by Grafton Recreation and the Sustainability Team on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery. Pre-registration is required to compete for fastest-roll prizes, but anyone can drop off pumpkins starting at 11 a.m., as long as they're clean, undecorated, and free of candles, glitter, and paint.
   

• 10 Historic Massachusetts General Stores Full Of Penny Candy And Old Fashioned Finds You Can't Buy Online (takingthekids.com) — Grafton readers get a special shout-out in this statewide roundup, which spotlights the Grafton Country Store on Grafton Common as a must-visit stop for penny candy and unique gifts. The piece shares its 1806 roots, cozy small-town feel, and practical details like its exact address, encouraging you to check hours and wander the historic common after you shop.
   

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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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