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Greetings Stoughton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Stoughton High's new no-rank policy affect college applications?
  • How a routine trash run at Stoughton Station 2 saved Meeko's life
  • What key evidence will jurors hear in the Farwell murder trial?

Also on today's calendar: Business Supports the Arts by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 40.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stoughton High School Ends Class Rank Reporting to Reduce Student Stress, Competition (wror.com) — Stoughton High School is dropping exact numerical class rankings from transcripts this year, aiming to ease stress and cut unhealthy competition while still reporting GPA and course rigor. The school will continue naming a valedictorian, salutatorian, and honoring the top 10 seniors, and students who need relative standing can request it from their counselor.
   

• What a "Purrrfect" Ending! Massachusetts Firefighters Rescue and Adopt Kitten From Dumpster (newsbreak.com) — Two Stoughton firefighters turned a routine trash run at Station 2 into a heartwarming rescue when they discovered a tiny kitten tied inside a bag in the station's dumpster. After carefully pulling it to safety, one firefighter's family in Rochester adopted the kitten, now named Meeko, who even tags along to their EMT training business.
   

• Key evidence questions linger days before Matthew Farwell trial (southcoasttoday.com) — A high-profile federal murder trial involving former Stoughton Police Detective Matthew Farwell is set to begin in Boston, with jury selection scheduled for next week. The judge is still weighing what digital evidence and expert testimony jurors will hear about the 2021 death of Sandra Birchmore, decisions that could shape how Stoughton residents ultimately understand this closely watched case.
   

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  • Matthew Farwell's defense drops data bombshell in final hearing before ex-cop's murder trial (bostonherald.com)
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  • Services announced for Fall River teen killed in stabbing, suspect still held without bail (fallriverreporter.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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