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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 3 Boston Teens Arrested After Norwood Home Invasion (patch.com) — Norwood residents are learning more about a violent home invasion on Chapel Street, where three Boston teenagers allegedly displayed a gun, assaulted a victim, and stole property before fleeing through downtown and near the Norwood Central station. Police used traffic cameras, K-9 teams, and a quick perimeter to track the suspects, recover a loaded handgun and stolen items, and make three arrests without injuries. The investigation is still active and more charges are possible.
• Here's what you should know before turning on the heat (boston25news.com) — With colder weather arriving, a Norwood HVAC owner warns residents to schedule heating system checkups now, before systems fail and service lists fill up. He shares simple steps to cut bills, from lowering thermostats to improving insulation, while noting steep fuel prices. The piece also highlights new state heating assistance and urges early applications for help.
• Brazilian Man's Traffic Stop Triggers Supreme Court Immigration Fight (latintimes.com) — A Brazilian man stopped by immigration agents while commuting through Norwood in 2025 is now at the center of a major Supreme Court case over mandatory detention of undocumented immigrants. The ruling could decide whether people arrested far from the border can be held without bond hearings nationwide. For Norwood's immigrant families, the case links a local commute to sweeping national policy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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