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Hello Newburyport! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Greater Newburyport's Lions Club is transforming life for blind neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lions Club Helps the Blind Read (thetowncommon.com) — Residents in Greater Newburyport who are blind or have low vision can borrow high-tech Optelec reading machines for free through the local Lions Club, helping them read mail, recipes, books, and even pursue hobbies. The long-running program, led by volunteer Bob LaFrance, aims to keep visually impaired neighbors independent and engaged in daily life.
   

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    Friday September 4
  • Closed - No School
    Newburyport , MA 01950
  • Movie Matinee: TBD (IN PERSON)
    Newburyport Public Library Program Room , Newburyport Public Libra
    2:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 9
  • School Committee Business Meeting of the Whole School Committee
    Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 331 High Street,
    6:30 pm
  • Saturday September 12
  • Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
    Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 23
  • Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
    J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
    7:00 pm
  • Sunday September 27
  • Newburyport Farmers Market →
    The Newburyport Farmers' Market met, 50 Water St, Newburyport
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • Early Bird Storytime/ Playgroup-STEAM
    Newbury Town Library The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The , 0 L
    9:30 am
  • Ablaze! A Fiery Walking History of Newburyport's Famous Conflagrations →
    Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High St, Newburyport
    10:00 am
  • Yoga with Lisa Bernson
    Salisbury Public Library Meeting Room , 17 Elm Street, Salisbury
    11:00 am
  • Friday September 4
  • Teddy Bear Storytime
    Newbury Town Library The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The , 0 L
    10:00 am
  • Fiber Fridays
    Newbury Town Library Main Library The , 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: animal control knows where he lives and is trying to get in touch with his owner.
    So he'll be home soon! Hi folks, I have a lost dog in my yard, looking for his owner. I've seen him walk by with his owner before but don't know… (Nextdoor Drew St)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (3765) - Newburyport in Newburyport. Apply here.
  • Invited Clubs posted a job opening for Bartender in Rowley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newburyport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Salisbury

  • Welcome To One Of Massachusetts' Busiest Beach Towns, Where Locals Avoid The Boardwalk Crowds (takingthekids.com)

Newbury

  • 9 Quiet Massachusetts Islands That Should Be On Your Late Summer Bucket List (takingthekids.com)
  • From Festival Fields to Site Logistics: Experience Next-Gen Event Software with HireHop at The Showman's Show (eventindustrynews.com)

Rowley

  • Boxford: King's Tree Farm and Nursery Sign Gets a Facelift (thetowncommon.com)
  • SDS's Borho: Active threat protection moving beyond the front door (securitysystemsnews.com)
  • Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey faces younger, more moderate primary challenger in Rep. Seth Moulton (abcnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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