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Also on today's calendar: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Shrewsbury Home Sales, Prices Fell In August As Inventory Rose — Shrewsbury homeowners and buyers are seeing a cooler market this August, with both home sales and prices slipping while the number of available listings grows, reshaping options for anyone considering a move in town. (Shrewsbury Patch)
2. $2.4M Lottery Ticket Sold At Worcester County Convenience Store — A lucky player scored a $2.4 million lottery prize from a ticket sold at a Worcester County convenience store, a regional win that has residents across nearby communities like Shrewsbury buzzing about where lightning might strike next. (Worcester Patch)
3. MA Pickleball Club Ranked In Top 10 In The U.S. — A Massachusetts pickleball club has earned a spot among the top ten in the United States, highlighting the sport's growing popularity across the state. (Natick Patch)
4. Worcester paramedics can now give blood transfusions before patients reach hospital (theworcesterguardian.org) — Shrewsbury residents now benefit from Worcester EMS carrying blood for on-scene transfusions, meaning some severely injured local patients can start life-saving treatment before reaching the hospital.
5. 10 Massachusetts Towns Where Black Bears Have Been Spotted In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Shrewsbury residents saw a young black bear roam from Centech Boulevard to Boston Turnpike Plaza in May, prompting a coordinated response and practical advice on keeping pets and food sources secured during bear season.
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