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Hi Medford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Medford's mayor is fighting the city's divestment ordinance in court
  • Want indie rock at Deep Cuts this December? Here's who's coming

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Medford city council, mayor take up divergent positions in divestment ordinance lawsuit: Your Tufts Daily Briefing (mailchi.mp) — Medford residents should know that Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn is backing an injunction against the city's divestment ordinance, arguing that defending it would strain the budget and add legal costs. A Tufts Daily briefing flags this split between the mayor and city council, while also highlighting campus arts, features, and sports stories that may interest locals connected to Tufts.
   

• LAPÊCHE and ENDEARMENTS to Co-Headline Winter Tour Dec 5–12 (broadwayworld.com) — Indie bands LAPÊCHE and Endearments are bringing their co-headlining winter tour to Medford's Deep Cuts on December 11, giving local music fans a chance to hear songs from LAPÊCHE's new album live. Tickets are already on sale, so residents who enjoy atmospheric indie rock and intimate club shows may want to grab seats before this one-night stop sells out.
   

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    Wish I kept him at home where he would have died in peace when it was his time. Almost went earlier and then I stopped. He more days with him. It… (Nextdoor West Medford)
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Ok Medford! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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