🌱 Discover why Royalston’s waterfalls made this list of easy big-view hikes.

Greetings Royalston! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Discover why Royalston’s waterfalls made this list of easy big-view hikes.

Also on today's calendar: Alphabet & Allies: an LGBTQIA+ Tween Group and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 90, low: 58.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 13 Scenic Easy Hikes In Massachusetts With Big Views And Waterfalls (takingthekids.com) — Two of the most enticing hikes on this statewide list are right in Royalston, where Royalston Falls and Doane’s Falls offer dramatic drops, mossy gorges, and easy-to-moderate trails. The guide explains how to reach each waterfall, trail lengths, accessibility options, and safety tips, while also spotlighting other scenic, low-effort hikes across Massachusetts for day-trip ideas.
   

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📸 Around Royalston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Royalston

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday July 16

• Phinehas S Newton Library - Gamer's Arcade with VR — One Up Games - On The Go →
  Phinehas S Newton Library, 19 The Cmn, Royalston
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday July 20

• Alphabet & Allies: an LGBTQIA+ Tween Group →
  Athol Public Library, 568 Main St, Athol
  5:00 pm

Tuesday July 28

• VOC's Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club →
  Athol Public Library, 568 Main St, Athol
  3:30 pm

Wednesday July 29

• Movie Showing: Ratatouille →
  Athol Public Library, 568 Main St, Athol
  3:30 pm

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📣 Royalston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• Age & Dementia Friendly Workshop
  Athol Public Library 568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US
  11:00 am
• Kids: Buildwave →
  Athol Public Library 568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US
  1:00 pm
• Tweens and Teens: Buildwave →
  Athol Public Library 568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US
  2:00 pm
• Mu Alpha Theta Peer Tutoring Main Office
  Narragansett SD Baldwinville, MA 01436
  2:15 pm
• Wheeler Memorial Library: Knitting & Crocheting Club →
  Orange, MA Calendar, 49 East Main Street, Orange
  4:30 pm
• Let's Grow Mushrooms!
  Athol Public Library 568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US
  5:30 pm

Thursday July 16

• Anime 5E - Teen RPG
  Athol Public Library 568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US
  11:00 am
• Building Inspectors meeting
  Athol Public Library 568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Day Time & Closing Crew Member with Competitive Wage! in Winchendon. Apply here.
• Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Baldwinville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royalston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Athol

• Playground at Fish Park in Athol nears completion (atholdailynews.com)
• Boston man dead after skydiving accident in Orange (boston.com)
• Ryan Alyn White (atholdailynews.com)

Winchendon

• FSU pitcher named Cape Cod League All-Star (usatoday.com)
• Fundraiser by Felice Couture : Help Support The Couture Family after a Tragic Loss (gofundme.com)
• Funeral Held For Veteran, Attendees Awestruck As Doors Burst Open (ussanews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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