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In today's newsletter:

• Which Lynnfield athletes just signed to compete in college?
• How Lynnfield still benefits from a truly local, independent newsroom

Also on today's calendar: Wonder Grand Opening Week in North Andover - Join Us 5/4-5/7! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy with variable clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
• Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• St. John's Prep celebrates 20 Eagles at commitment ceremony (itemlive.com) — Local student-athletes with Lynnfield ties are among 20 St. John’s Prep seniors committing to play college sports across rugby, crew, football, lacrosse, swimming, track, and wrestling. Lynnfield’s Kamden Mauser and Colin Doyle are highlighted for their leadership, work ethic, and potential as they move on to collegiate competition.    

• What's the story with local journalism? (lynnfieldweeklynews.com) — Lynnfield readers are part of The Daily Item’s long-standing North Shore coverage, which includes dedicated weekly Lynnfield editions and reporting on nearby communities. The piece explains why locally owned journalism still matters, how Essex Media Group is adapting to digital formats, and what state and university initiatives are doing to support local news across Massachusetts.    

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📸 Around Lynnfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynnfield

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 7

• Wonder Grand Opening Week in North Andover - Join Us 5/4-5/7! →
  435 Winthrop Ave Lawrence, MA 01843,
  5:00 pm
• Democratic Congressional Candidates Forum →
  Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St, Swampscott
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Lynnfield Art Guild SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 →
  The Meeting House 617 Main St, Lynnfield, MA, 01940,
  10:00 am
• Reading Community Singers' Spring Concert ~ As The Seasons Turn →
  Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading
  7:30 pm
• Johnny Cash + The Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival Experience →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Learning To Love Your Enemies →
  First Church of Christ, Scientist - Christian Science Church, 19 Hale St, Beverly
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Growing Great Futures →
  Danversport, 161 Elliott St, Danvers
  5:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Santana Tribute Abraxas Presents Supergroups of the '70s →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• The Eagles Experience →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

Sunday May 17

• Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio by Linden Tree Coffeeehouse in Wakefield →
  120 Chestnut St, Wakefield
  2:00 pm

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📣 Lynnfield Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 6

• DIY Map Coasters!
  Reading Public Library - Conference Room
  10:00 am
• Mah Jongg Meet-Up
  Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
  12:00 pm
• School Council - Alice M Barrows Elementary →
  Reading, MA Calendar Reading, MA 01867
  3:00 pm
• Tech Help by Appointment
  Reading Public Library - Conference Room
  4:00 pm
• Senior Art Showcase Reception
  Hamilton-Wenham Regional High High School Art Wing
  6:00 pm
• Spring Concert
  Hamilton-Wenham Regional High High School Auditorium
  7:00 pm
• FRPL Outdoor Concert Series: SpeechLess
  Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 7

• Grade 3 Math MCAS
  Green Meadow Maynard, MA 01754

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Representative Jones Holding Monthly District Office Hours May 8 in Lynnfield —Office of MA House Minority Leader Brad Jones Read on Patch

• YMCA of Greater Boston posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor in Wakefield. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Housekeeping Associate, Northshore - Part Time in Peabody. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynnfield here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wakefield

• 6 Restaurants Near Wakefield Taking Mother’s Day Reservations (patch.com)

Saugus

• Major Clothing Retailer In Massachusetts Closing 150 U.S. Stores (patch.com)
• Bridgewell raises more than $300K at gala (peabodyweeklynews.com)

Danvers

• Local Event: Friends of the Library Annual Meeting (patch.com)
• Staples partners with Party City to expand services for celebrations (milforddailynews.com)
• Man Sues Water Park After He Was Allegedly Assaulted While Defending Grandson from Getting Bullied (people.com)

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Ok Lynnfield! 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: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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