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What's up Quincy! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What jurors are hearing about the 2022 Elevation Apartments killing
  • Which Quincy lineman will you back in this preseason fan vote?
  • Where Quincy's newest $25 million lottery winner bought their ticket

Also on today's calendar: August Moon Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm with heavy rain, with a high of 69 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Derek Cardoso's murder trial in the 2022 death of Quincy man opens (patriotledger.com) — Jurors are hearing opening arguments in the murder trial of Derek Cardoso, accused of killing Jordan Wiggins in the garage of Quincy's Elevation Apartments in 2022. Prosecutors say surveillance, phone records, and video show planning that involved trips to a Quincy Home Depot and The Q apartments, while the defense insists Cardoso was never at the crime scene.
   

• Vote for South Shore Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year (patriotledger.com) — Quincy football fans can help spotlight local talent by voting in a South Shore preseason poll that includes linemen Breven Lyons of North Quincy and Matt Powers of Quincy High. The ballot features standout blockers from across the region, with online voting open through Friday, Sept. 18, to decide who earns preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year honors.
   

• Massachusetts Lottery Sells $25 Million MEGA MONEY Scratch-Off Ticket in Quincy with Multiple Major Prizes Still Unclaimed (sccgmanagement.com) — A Quincy buyer just hit a $25 million jackpot on the Massachusetts Lottery's $25,000,000 MEGA MONEY scratch ticket sold at the 7-Eleven on town. Another $25 million top prize and several $1 million and $2 million prizes are still unclaimed statewide, keeping the game very much alive for local players.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 5 fun fall activities perfect for families on the South Shore (patriotledger.com)
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  • Check out 5 key plays from Xaverian's OT win against Bishop Feehan (masslive.com)

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Ok Quincy! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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