🌱 Patch AM: How a late-start Newton North wrestler became best in Massachusetts

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In today's newsletter:

• How a late-start Newton North wrestler became best in Massachusetts
• How real is the wildfire threat in Newton's woods this summer?

Also on today's calendar: Shabbat on the Beach at the Wayland Town Beach and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newton North's Maddie Ngo is 'Mass. Public School Female Wrestler of the Year' (figcitynews.com) — A Newton North High School senior, Maddie Ngo, has become the school's first female wrestling recruit and was named Massachusetts Public School Female Wrestler of the Year after winning state and New England titles. Starting wrestling only as a sophomore, she rose to team captain, compiled a winning record against boys, and will now wrestle for Columbia University as its women's program moves toward Division I status.
   

• Dry summer increases wildfire risk in Newton's wooded areas (figcitynews.com) — With 2026 among Middlesex County's driest years, experts warn that Newton's woods, including Webster Woods and areas along the Cochituate Aqueduct, face elevated wildfire risk. Local and state officials explain how dry fuels, human behavior, and climate change increase danger, while Newton Fire Department details its specialized equipment, mutual-aid plans, and reminders about safe outdoor burning and cigarette disposal.
   

📸 Around Newton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Shabbat on the Beach at the Wayland Town Beach →
  Wayland Town Beach, 25 Parkland Dr, Wayland
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• The Boston-Dedham Pokemon & TCG Show →
  Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham
  4:15 am
• The Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show →
  Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Teen Room Yarn Club
  Needham Free Public Library Teen Room , 1139 Highland Avenue, Nee
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• The Cat Connection Calendar Raffle →
  Online
  9:00 am
• Village Movie Nights - Auburndale Cove →
  Auburndale Cove, 104 W Pine St, Newton
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , Newton
  9:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Reception for Dr. Albert R. Frederick: A Retrospective →
  Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library, 206 Waltham St, Newton
  11:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• MGH Mobile Blood Drive →
  Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton
  9:30 am
Thursday August 27
• Summer Pop-Up with Artist Gene Mackles →
  The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, Newton
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• ALS Walk for Research →
  Zervas School, 30 Beethoven Ave, Newton
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Book Launch Party with Hank Phillippi Ryan →
  The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, Newton
  7:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing our 1 year old approximate 5 lbs black cat "Salem" from Churchill Stables, Dudley Road, Bedford, MA.
  "Salem" has short black fur and a clipped LEFT ear. We think he may be missing since 8/6/26, but not sure because his sister "Bella" is also black so… (Nextdoor Newton Upper Falls)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Part Time in Newton. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watertown

• Gathering in Watertown Square Remembers Victims of Hiroshima, Nagasaki Atomic Bombs (watertownmanews.com)
• Bud's Goods Assistant General Manager - Cannabis in Watertown, MA (masslive.com)
• Ethos Cannabis Fulfillment Specialist, MA in Watertown, MA (masslive.com)

Waltham

• Celtic music duo will perform at historic Gore Place in Waltham MA (wickedlocal.com)

Ok Newton! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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