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🌱 Which Franklin County “superheroes” are being celebrated for everyday acts of kindness?
Also check out Michelle Andrews: A Benefit Exhibition — Meet the Artist on the Orange Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Franklin County "superheroes" are being celebrated for everyday acts of kindness?
- Orange honors the life of Edward "Eddie" Gordon this month
Also on today's calendar: Kane Hodder Live "Friday the 13th Part VII" Screening and Q&A. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Addressing a 'recognition shortage': Third annual breakfast celebrates local heroes (recorder.com) — Franklin County's Super Chamber Breakfast recently honored six everyday "superheroes" for their quiet, consistent service to local communities, including a retired Orange and Greenfield district court judge recognized for her work in veterans treatment court and domestic violence cases. The event highlighted how residents across the county, from health workers to crossing guards, show up daily to support neighbors. 
• Edward T. Gordon (atholdailynews.com) — Services are planned in Orange this month for Edward "Eddie" Gordon, a lifelong Orange resident remembered for his humor, love of music and movies, and deep bond with his family. Calling hours and a funeral will be held October 12 at Witty's Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of life October 18 at the Tully City Council Club.
📸 Around Orange
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orange
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★ Featured events ★
- Michelle Andrews: A Benefit Exhibition — Meet the Artist →
Stage on Main, 17 South Main Street, Orange
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Michelle Andrews: A Benefit Exhibition — Meet the Artist October 3 →
Stage on Main, 17 South Main Street, Orange - Volunteer and Connect: Garlic Planting Plus! →
Seeds of Solidarity Farm, Orange
2:00 pm - Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Garden →
Seeds of Solidarity Farm, Orange
10:00 am - Wheeler Memorial Library: Knitting & Crocheting Club →
Orange, MA Calendar, 49 East Main Street, Orange
1:00 pm - Revival Tuesdays - Every Tuesday in September & October →
Revival Wheeler Mansion, 75 E Main Street, Orange
6:00 pm - Meet Me At the Mansion: D.M. Pulley in conversation with Dana McSwain →
Revival Wheeler Mansion, 75 E Main Street, Orange
6:00 pm - Revival Tuesdays →
Revival Wheeler Mansion, 75 E Main Street, Orange
6:00 pm - The Thinning of the Veil & Spiritualism Séance at Revival Wheeler Mansion →
Revival Wheeler Mansion, 75 East Main Street, Orange - Wheeler Memorial Library: Knitting & Crocheting Club →
Orange, MA Calendar, 49 East Main Street, Orange
4:30 pm - The Thinning of the Veil & Spiritualism Seánce at Revival Wheeler Mansion →
Revival Wheeler Mansion, 75 East Main Street, Orange
6:30 pm - Kane Hodder Live "Friday the 13th Part VII" Screening and Q&A. →
The Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Montague
6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the Mom on pleasant street that has the three children on red scooters.
Great Job mom, They are great kids, they visit Cheney street and the playground at Butterfield. Very polite Kind Children. , (Nextdoor Pleasant St/Congress St)
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Winchendon. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athol
- Athol Fire receives grant for training, equipment purchases (atholdailynews.com)
- North Quabbin Notes: Sept. 30, 2026 (atholdailynews.com)
- Ascend Wellness Holdings Facilities Associate in Athol, MA (pennlive.com)
Montague
- Turn Your Clutter Into Cash (franklincountynow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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