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🌱 Why Littleton police were called into a shocking Acton homicide case
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Littleton police were called into a shocking Acton homicide case
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wealthy Massachusetts community rocked by double homicide of mother and son (fallriverreporter.com) — Littleton police were among several area departments assisting Acton and state investigators after a mother and teenage son were found dead in their Acton home, with a 17-year-old family member now charged. Authorities say the case remains active as they determine the cause of death, possible weapons used, and next court steps. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Littleton
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- Treasures of Vegetopia: Teen D&D Club
Reuben Hoar Library Sturtz Meeting Room A+B , 35 Shattuck Street
6:00 pm - Toddler Story time
Reuben Hoar Library Sturtz Meeting Room A+B , 35 Shattuck Street
10:30 am - Ukulele Class with Julie →
Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
11:00 am - Chair Yoga →
Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
11:30 am - No-Sew Avocado Pillows for Teens
Reuben Hoar Library Murray Conference Room , 35 Shattuck Street
1:00 pm - BINGO →
Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
1:00 pm - Teen Miniatures Painting
Reuben Hoar Library Murray Conference Room , 35 Shattuck Street
1:00 pm - Tai Chi - Beginners →
Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Cemetery Commissioners →
Westford, MA Calendar
8:30 am - Preschool Storytime at the West Acton Citizens' Library!
Acton Memorial Library West Acton Citizens' Library West Acton Citizens' Libr
10:00 am - Dance Barre Class with Gina Flaherty →
Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
10:00 am - Bicycle Safety Storytime
J. V. Fletcher Library Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center - 3r
10:30 am
Thursday August 13
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💬 Chatter
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- Life Care Centers of America posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk (AR) in Acton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Westford
- Molly Smith earns medalist honors at Massachusetts Women's Amateur (lowellsun.com)
- 5 Shawnee Pl, Westford, MA - 2 beds/1.5 baths (redfin.com)
- Wasatch Advisors LP Sells 169,852 Shares of Kadant Inc $KAI (marketbeat.com)
Acton
- Neighbors react after two people were found dead at a home in Acton - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
- 'Unspeakable': Acton teen facing murder charges in deaths of mom and brother, DA says (boston25news.com)
- SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of August 31, 2026 in Insulet Corporation Lawsuit (chestercounty.com)
Chelmsford
- 3-BR Ranch Close To Schools, Parks For Sale In Chelmsford (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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