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  • What we know about Thursday's alleged kidnapping attempt in Milton

Also on today's calendar: Summer Concert: Nina Ott Trio and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mainly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers, some heavy; humid, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BPD: Suspect taken into custody following alleged kidnapping in Milton (boston25news.com) — Police say a suspect is in custody after an alleged kidnapping attempt Thursday afternoon in Milton, with officers responding around 3:30 p.m. near 555 Talbot Avenue. The involved vehicle was located and EMS were called to the scene, though few other details have been released so far. Authorities describe this as a developing situation and promise further updates.
   

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    Saturday August 22
  • Open Garden Hours at the Mattapan Branch
    Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
    11:00 am
  • Tech Savvy Adults!
    Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
    11:30 am
  • Monday August 24
  • Out of the Box Rehearsal
    Art Barn Temple Sinai, 50 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
    9:00 am
  • Information Session for Adult English Learners
    Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
    2:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Read to Boomer the Therapy Dog
    Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
    10:30 am
  • Summer Tech Series!
    Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
    12:00 pm
  • Kids Yoga with Ms. Linda
    Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
    3:00 pm
  • VERSUS: Gamers Club
    Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
    4:00 pm
  • Thursday September 10
  • Summer Concert: Nina Ott Trio →
    Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • MassHire: Intro to Excel Workshops (Online)
    Thomas Crane Library Online
    9:00 am
  • MassHire: Cover Letters Workshops (Online)
    Thomas Crane Library Online
    9:00 am
  • Public Shade Tree Hearing →
    Braintree, MA Calendar, 85 Quincy Avenue, Braintree
    10:00 am
  • Family Board Games and Play
    Thayer Public Library Childrens Room, Events at the Library
    10:00 am

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