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Good morning Swampscott! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Swampscott residents can spot and stop this new invasive insect

Also on today's calendar: The Meditations and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Massachusetts' Swampscott, putting trees and vines at risk (thecooldown.com) — Swampscott has just been added to the list of Massachusetts communities where the invasive spotted lanternfly is confirmed, putting local trees, vines, and yards at risk. State agriculture officials urge residents to learn how to spot egg masses and adults, monitor their own properties, and kill any insects they see to help slow the spread and protect neighborhood greenery.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Meeting A Witch In The City Of Judson (alabamagazette.com)
  • Transcript: Rep. Seth Moulton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 (cbsnews.com)
  • Calvin Bickerstaff's Unique Path to Professional Baseball Has Him Ready to Succeed With Red Sox [Exclusive] (talksox.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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