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1. Historic New England Eustis Estate Fine Arts & Crafts Market Oct. 4 (thequincysun.com) — Milton neighbors are invited to the 7th Annual Eustis Estate Fine Arts & Crafts Market on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1424 Canton Avenue. You can browse juried work from New England artists, enjoy free admission to the historic mansion, and explore a special exhibition on American Revolution stories—all with free entry, rain or shine.
2. Tabor Academy vs. Milton Academy: Players to Watch, Matchup Breakdown (newsbreak.com) — Milton residents can look ahead to a big home football test on Oct. 3, when Milton Academy hosts a highly touted Tabor Academy squad. The preview breaks down key players, including Milton's new freshman quarterback and several impact transfers, and explains how they'll match up against Tabor's defense packed with college prospects in this early-season showdown.
3. Who got the most rain from the nor'easter? (newsbreak.com) — Milton has already seen about 7.8 inches of rain from the ongoing nor'easter, placing it near the top of Massachusetts communities for storm rainfall. With showers expected to continue and flood warnings in effect along the coast and nearby rivers, residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and stay alert for changing conditions.
4. Some towns got more than 7 inches of rain, and it's not over. Here are the totals. (boston.com) — Milton recorded more than 5 inches of rain at Blue Hill and several other official gauges during this weekend's nor'easter, putting the town among the hardest-hit communities in Massachusetts. The National Weather Service's extensive list shows many nearby South Shore and Cape towns also topping 5 inches, with more rain expected into early Tuesday.
5. Where Snakes In Massachusetts Go When Fall Foliage Peaks (takingthekids.com) — Blue Hills Reservation in Milton is spotlighted as a prime fall foliage and wildlife destination, with the Trailside Museum at 695 Hillside Street as your starting point. The guide explains how local snakes prepare for winter and suggests several other Massachusetts parks where you can combine leaf-peeping with nature watching, while stressing safety and checking hours before visiting.
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