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🌱 Patch AM: Can you help Stoughton police ID these two retail theft suspects?
Coming up: ESOL Conversation Group - Anne and Brendan on the Stoughton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Can you help Stoughton police ID these two retail theft suspects?
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stoughton Police Seek Suspect In TJ Maxx Larceny (patch.com) — Stoughton police are asking residents to help identify a suspect in an Aug. 11 larceny at the TJ Maxx on Park Street, sharing photos and contact information for tips. Officers are also seeking information about a separate reported theft at the Target on Hawes Way, emphasizing that all individuals are presumed innocent while encouraging community cooperation to keep the town safe. 
📸 Around Stoughton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton
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- ESOL Conversation Group - Anne and Brendan
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
6:30 pm - ESOL Conversation Group - John
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
10:30 am - Family Storytime at Halloran Park
Stoughton Public Library Halloran Park
10:00 am - ESOL Conversation Group - Julie
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
10:00 am - Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee Meeting 08.24.2026 (PDF) →
Stoughton, MA Calendar, 10 Pearl Street, 3rd Floor, Stoughton
7:00 pm - Gibbons School Kindergarten Stay & Play
Joseph H Gibbons Joseph H. Gibbons Elementary School, 235 Morton St, Stoughton
9:30 am - Gibbons School New Student Tour
Joseph H Gibbons Joseph H. Gibbons Elementary School, 235 Morton St, Stoughton
1:00 pm - ESOL Conversation Group - Art
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Stoughton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Summer Skill Stations
Canton Public Library Children's Room Tables , 786 Washingto
10:30 am - Bouncing Babies Playtime
Avon Public Library Children's Area , 280 West Main Street
10:30 am - Bouncing Tots
Turner Free Library 2 North Main Street, Randolph, MA, 02368, US
10:30 am - Crescent Ridge Story Time!
Sharon Public Library Crescent Ridge Dairy Grounds 407 Bay Rd, Sharon, MA, 02067
11:00 am
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2258) in Stoughton. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Stoughton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Two Seriously Injured in I-95 Crash in Canton, Massachusetts – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
- Matthew Farwell Defense Says Sandra Birchmore Died by Suicide (lamag.com)
- This Week's Must-See Lineup (ncr.rugby)
Sharon
- Are Wills Public Record in Massachusetts? New Guide Details Privacy Rules (rivertonjournal.com)
- USS Lincoln (lakevillejournal.com)
Ok Stoughton! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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