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đ± Patch AM: Community notes the passing of Paul C. Lakschewitz
Spotted on the Marblehead calendar: Duke Robillard

Good day Marblehead! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Community notes the passing of Paul C. Lakschewitz
Also on today's calendar: Duke Robillard and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Paul C. Lakschewitz (wiscassetnewspaper.com) — Family and friends are mourning Paul C. Lakschewitz, a longtime Hilton executive who split his later years between Los Angeles and beloved Southport, Maine. Though Paul lived elsewhere, he leaves close family in Marblehead along with many relatives and friends across New England and California who remember his hospitality and love of Maine summers.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marblehead
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★ Featured events ★
- Duke Robillard →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Deric Dyer - Music & Stories from a Life of Touring with Tina Turner and Joe Cocker →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - A new era of entertainment finally arrives in Swampscott →
153 Humphrey St, Swampscott
5:00 pm - The Woman's Friend Society Gala →
Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St, Salem
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz →
Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
10:30 am - Make It and Take It! Sea Glass Art Workshop →
Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead
6:30 pm - Introduction to Soft Pastel Painting with Annette Sykes →
Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead
9:00 am - Afterschool Chess Club →
Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
3:30 pm - Afternoon Crafts for Kids →
Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
3:30 pm - Jazz at Marblehead Arts: Yoron Israel and High Standards →
Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead
7:00 pm - Coffee at the Library →
Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
9:30 am - Shell Builders Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch →
Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
2:45 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
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" I've looked at a few of them and they often feel sketchy to me based on the health claims they make. I am not a health expert, a doctor or food… (Nextdoor Chapel Pines)
🗞 Nearby News
Swampscott
- Swampscott 'Service Disruption' Forces Meetings In-Person, Impacts Town Operations (swampscotttides.org)
Danvers
- Essex Tech Touts Lowest Per-Pupil Cost Among MA Vocational Schools (patch.com)
- Danvers Police To Host 'Fill The Cruiser' School Supply Drive (patch.com)
Ok Marblehead! 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
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