🌱 Patch AM: Which Lynnfield student just earned a share of $157,000 in aid?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Lynnfield student just earned a share of $157,000 in aid?
• How could Lynnfield golf matches look very different starting in 2027?

Also on today's calendar: Wakefield Porchfest 2026 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
• Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Marblehead student earns Topsfield Fair scholarship (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — A Lynnfield student, Gigi Tanner, is among 36 North Shore seniors receiving part of $157,000 in scholarships from the Essex Agricultural Society, which runs the Topsfield Fair. The awards support local graduates heading to college, including several from Essex Tech, and build on additional educational aid offered through various Topsfield Fair departments and farm organizations.
   

• How your local high school golf match is scored may change in 2027 as MIAA eyes major modifications (bostonglobe.com subscription) — Lynnfield's new athletic director is helping shape a major overhaul of how high school golf matches will be scored in Massachusetts starting in 2027, shifting toward stroke play and a ratings-based qualifying system. The plan would cut sectional meets, expand divisional fields, and create an All-State championship featuring the state's top teams and individual golfers.
   

📸 Around Lynnfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynnfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Wakefield Porchfest 2026 →
  60 locations around Wakefield,
  12:00 pm
Friday September 11
• The Woman's Friend Society Gala →
  Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St, Salem
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Coloring Club
  Lynnfield Public Library Main Library , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Film Club: Criterion Collection
  Lynnfield Public Library Mezzanine , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield, MA
  10:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Library Closed - Labor Day
  Lynnfield Public Library Main Library , 18 Summer St, Lynnfield

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Early Voting
  Saugus Public Library Community Room , 295 Central Street, Saugus
  8:15 am
• Exercise with Emma (NR Senior Center)
  Flint Memorial Library Activity Room , 147 Park Street, North Rea
  9:00 am
• Music with Dara
  Flint Memorial Library See program description for details
  10:30 am
• Friday Features
  Flint Public Library Meeting Room A , 1 South Main Street, Middle
  11:00 am
• Heritage Films with Dan Tremblay: The Story of Ernest Shackleton�
  Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Large Meeting Room , 14 Union Stree
  11:00 am
• Cardio Drumming (North Reading Senior Center)
  Flint Memorial Library Activity Room , 147 Park Street, North Rea
  11:30 am
• Fowler Meet & Greet
  Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754
  1:15 pm
• Tech Help by Appointment
  Reading Public Library - Community Room B
  2:00 pm
• Green Meadow Meet and Greet K-3
  Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Wakefield

• Details Released On Wakefield Porchfest 2026 (patch.com)

Peabody

• These Are the 10 'Hottest' Zip Codes in the US—See If Yours Made the List (marthastewart.com)
• 10 Massachusetts Communities Losing Residents As Property Taxes Keep Climbing (takingthekids.com)
• Planning your visit to one of America's most haunted cities (cityscenecolumbus.com)

Saugus

• Town of Saugus unveils new Golden Hills Playground (advocatenews.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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