🌱 Which young standouts shined in Middleton’s tight 2–1 hockey clash?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which young standouts shined in Middleton's tight 2–1 hockey clash?
• How does Middleton's midgrade gas price stack up across Essex County?

Also on today's calendar: Understanding Dementia: Signs, Stages and Daily Challenges and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 standouts from 19U Mass. Spitfires' win over NS Wings (hockeyjournal.com) — A 19U girls hockey showdown in Middleton saw the Massachusetts Spitfires edge the NS Wings 2–1, with strong performances highlighted from both sides. Local fans who braved the nor'easter were treated to standout efforts in net-front battles, rush chances, and blue-line play from several New England and regional prospects.
   

• Lowest midgrade gas price in Essex County hits $4.39 for week ending Sept. 19 (northbostonnews.com) — Middleton drivers are paying among the higher midgrade gas prices in Essex County, with recent reports showing local costs listed in a countywide comparison. The piece breaks down where prices are lowest, how they compare across nearby communities, and why fuel costs have climbed across Massachusetts this year.
   

📸 Around Middleton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middleton

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Understanding Dementia: Signs, Stages and Daily Challenges →
  Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St, Danvers
  4:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• All Saints Annual Community Blessing of the Animals Oct. 3 from 1 - 3 PM →
  All Saints Episcopal Church, 13 Holten St, Danvers
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Girl Scouts STEM Challenge →
  UMass Lowell, 327 Aiken Ave, Lowell
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• MIDDLETON COUNCIL ON AGING →
  Middleton Town Hall and Community Center, 105 South Main Street, Middleton
  10:00 am
• MIDDLETON COUNCIL ON AGING - POSTED 9/15/2026 @ 11:22 AM - MIDDLETON TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE →
  Middleton, MA Calendar, 105 South Main Street, Middleton
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Defensive Shotgun 1.0 →
  Danvers Fish & Game Club, 20 Birch Road, Middleton
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Shotgun Workshop →
  Danvers Fish & Game Club, 20 Birch Road, Middleton
  9:00 am
• Rifle Workshop →
  Danvers Fish & Game Club, 20 Birch Road, Middleton
  1:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Sing with Andover Choral Society →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
Saturday October 17
• Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

📣 Middleton Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Weekend Product Demonstrator in Costco in Danvers. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middleton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danvers

• Celebrate your local friends during National Senior Center Month (cnhi.com)

Lynnfield

• Man Charged With Federal Kidnapping + Nor'easter Flood Watch + Deadly Car Crash Near Highway: MA Weekend (patch.com)

Peabody

• Take your fall style to the next level at Regal Menswear (wpri.com)

Ok Middleton! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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