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Good day Needham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Needham swimmer helped Babson finally topple Bentley

Also on today's calendar: MAA Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variably cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Women's Swimming & Diving Beats Bentley for First Time Since 1999 in Season Opener, 172-116 (babsonathletics.com) — A Babson College swimmer from Needham helped the Beavers open their season with a decisive 172-116 win over Bentley, their first victory over the Falcons since 1999. The meet featured multiple event wins, strong relay performances, and several top-three finishes as Babson continued its streak of season-opening dual-meet success.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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