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

In today's newsletter:

  • Melrose-born Hollywood actress Leslie Parrish remembered for iconic roles and activism

Also on today's calendar: Austin Prep: Summer Preview and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer with sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leslie Parrish, Batman and The Manchurian Candidate actress, dies at 90 (ew.com) — A Hollywood actress with roots in Melrose has died at age 90, after a long career in film and television. Born Marjorie Hellen in the Boston suburb of Melrose, she became known as Leslie Parrish, appearing in classics like The Manchurian Candidate and TV's Batman before dedicating herself to antiwar and environmental activism.
   

📸 Around Melrose

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Melrose

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Other local events
    Thursday August 27
  • VIRTUAL Beach Blanket Book Club (for adults)
    Melrose Public Library Online VIRTUAL, , , , MA, 02176
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Peter Sheridan Music (kids/families of all ages)
    Melrose Public Library Library Lawn , 69 W. Emerson Street, Melro
    10:30 am
  • Red Scarf Book Club
    Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Wakefield Porchfest 2026 →
    60 locations around Wakefield
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Sprouting Melodies 1 (0-11 months)
    Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
    10:00 am
  • Sprouting Melodies 2 (ages 1-3)
    Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
    11:00 am
  • Little Songbook Opera: An Afternoon with Roy, G, and Biv (ages 4+
    Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
    2:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • History Book Group (Adults)
    Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
    7:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Movie Matinee for Adults: Project Hail Mary
    Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager) in Melrose. Apply here.
  • Global Partners posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown - 3rd Shift in Saugus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melrose here.

🗞 Nearby News

Malden

  • Markey Makes His Case for Reelection (belmontvoice.org)
  • Unprepared Anti-Trans Massachusetts Democrat Outgunned By 'Elderly,' Pro-Trans Incumbent (themainewire.com)
  • DOJ: Chinese National Cast Illegal Ballot, Then Accused Another Of Voter Fraud (tippinsights.com)

Stoneham

  • Boston Couple Turns $1.32 Million Home Purchase Into Fully-Funded Seychelles Getaway (aeroxplorer.com)
  • MBTA Shuttle Bus Takes Orange Line Riders the Wrong Way During Major Service Shutdown – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Medford

  • In Medford, an accusation of a City Hall 'shakedown' amid clash over ambulance contract (bostonglobe.com)

Ok Melrose! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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