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Hi there, Stoughton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Stoughton officer turned a child's bike theft into joy

Also on today's calendar: Art In The Park Sharon 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After bike theft, Stoughton police officer delivers surprise (enterprisenews.com) — In Stoughton, a local police officer stepped in after a 5-year-old's bike was stolen from her family's Pinecrest Convenience store, using his own money and time to buy her a new one. The surprise visit by several Stoughton officers turned a upsetting theft into a moment of joy and helped strengthen trust between neighborhood kids, families, and the police department.
   

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  • Four people displaced after fire at multi-family home in Randolph (boston25news.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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