🌱 Why Southbridge’s Main Street McDonald’s just fired two employees

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Southbridge’s Main Street McDonald’s just fired two employees

Also on today's calendar: NCW School of Hard Knocks & Headlocks Wrestling Fundraiser! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 49.
• Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 57 and low of 47 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Southbridge McDonald's workers shown in viral video have been fired (telegram.com) — Southbridge residents are learning that two employees at the Main Street McDonald’s, including a manager seen putting fries in her mouth in a viral video, have been fired. Local police are weighing possible food-tampering charges, while the town’s health director reports no health code violations after inspecting the restaurant.
   

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📸 Around Southbridge Town

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southbridge Town

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• NCW School of Hard Knocks & Headlocks Wrestling Fundraiser! →
  68 Dudley Oxford Rd, Dudley
  6:30 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting →
  Southbridge, MA Calendar, 41 Elm Street, Southbridge
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Mokuhanga Magic: Woodprints by Lynita Shimizu
  Jacob Edwards Library
  9:00 am
• Yoga For Seniors (thru Charlton Senior Center) →
  Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St, Charlton
  9:45 am
• Catnip Junkies
  Jacob Edwards Library
  6:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Mokuhanga Magic: Woodprints by Lynita Shimizu
  Jacob Edwards Library
  9:00 am
• Tales for Twos Story Time
  Jacob Edwards Library Children's Room
  10:30 am
• Mindfulness Meditation
  Jacob Edwards Library
  2:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Mokuhanga Magic: Woodprints by Lynita Shimizu
  Jacob Edwards Library
  9:00 am

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📣 Southbridge Town Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• HS Spring Concert & All Arts Night
  BRIMFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT Auditorium and First Floor
  5:00 pm
• Paranormal Investigation & Dinner: Publick House Inn, 5/13/26 →
  Publick House Historic Inn, 277 Main St, Sturbridge
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• JH Spring Fling Dance
  Tantasqua SD Fiskdale, MA 01518

Saturday May 16

• HS Warrior Day of Service
  Tantasqua SD Cafeteria
  9:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Assistant Manager- Pay up to $65,000 - Sturbridge in Sturbridge. Apply here.
• NICHOLS COLLEGE posted a job opening for Graduate Assistant Coach for Womens Basketball in Dudley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southbridge Town here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Webster

• 38 Special Joins Indian Ranch 2026 Lineup in Webster (patch.com)
• Knife-wielding suspect arrested after disturbance in Webster (shrewsburypost.com)
• Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Road + Large Layoffs For Health Center + Longtime TV Anchor Departs: MA Weekend (patch.com)

Worcester

• Worcester Boys & Girls Club Receives $350K For Mental Health Services (patch.com)
• Worcester Nonprofit Leader Ron Waddell Announces Run For State Representative (patch.com)
• Central MA Airport Launches Therapy Dog Program For Travelers (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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