🌱 Patch AM: Jury Selection Begins For Trial Of Ex-MA Cop Accused Of Killing Pregnant Woman

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In today's newsletter:

• Former Stoughton detective faces federal trial in high-profile death case
• How a THC edible sent a Stoughton High student to the hospital

Also on today's calendar: Business Supports the Arts by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jury Selection Begins For Trial Of Ex-MA Cop Accused Of Killing Pregnant Woman (patch.com) — Stoughton residents are watching closely as jury selection begins in the federal trial of former town police detective Matthew Farwell, accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and causing the death of her unborn child. Prosecutors say Farwell abused his position in the Stoughton Police Explorers program to sexually exploit Birchmore for years, while the defense maintains she died by suicide. The trial is expected to last about 20 court days.
   

• At least one student at Stoughton High School hospitalized after taking THC edible (boston25news.com) — A student at Stoughton High School was hospitalized Tuesday after consuming THC edibles, prompting three separate shelter-in-place periods for student medical needs. District leaders are urging Stoughton families to talk with teens about cannabis and reminding students to seek adult help if a friend seems unwell. Counselors will be available at the high school throughout the week.
   

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Friday October 9
• Business Supports the Arts by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut →
  The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Rd, Danbury
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience →
  Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 701 Foundry St, Easton
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• Bell Bottom @ J&G Hillside Grill, Stoughton →
  J&G Hillside Grill, 1137 Park Street, Stoughton
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Stoughton Public Library - Gamer's Arcade with VR →
  Stoughton Public Library, 84 Park Street, Stoughton
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Friday October 23
• Little Miss and The Boom Presents: The Crimson Hour →
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  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Compost Site Open →
  Avon MA
  9:00 am
• Wiggle Waggles →
  Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
  10:30 am
• Teen Zone: Half-Day Hangout Edition!
  Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
  12:00 pm
• Teen Zone: Half-Day Hangout Edition! →
  Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
  12:00 pm
• Teen Craft and Chat
  Avon Public Library, 280 West Main Street, Avon
  2:15 pm
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  Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
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🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Jury selection begins in trial of Matthew Farwell for death of Sandra Birchmore (bostonglobe.com)

Sharon

• Costco Plans 33 New Stores: New Location Proposed In MA (patch.com)
• High school football notebook: Star transfer QB leading Peabody resurgence (bostonherald.com)

Randolph

• Randolph man sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearm crimes (wwlp.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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