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🌱 Where and when Taunton can salute Cpl. Levesque’s homecoming procession

Taunton, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where and when Taunton can salute Cpl. Levesque’s homecoming procession
  • How a new Navy contract could boost Taunton’s high-tech defense work
  • Could Kaine be the next furry friend in your Taunton home?

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. From Taunton Teen to Korean War Front Lines: Cpl. Levesque's Final Mission Ends With Hero's Return After 76 years (newbedfordguide.com) — Taunton residents are invited to honor U.S. Army Cpl. Norman Ronald Levesque today as his remains return home after 76 years, with a police-led procession to O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home along Bay Street, Broadway and Washington Street. The story traces his Korean War service, decades-long MIA status, and recent identification, and directs questions to the Taunton Veterans Department.
   

2. Navy expands production of GDMS Hammerhead undersea warfare system (militaryaerospace.com) — A major U.S. Navy contract will bring expanded production work to General Dynamics Mission Systems in Taunton, supporting the advanced Hammerhead undersea warfare system. The $229.7 million award funds 188 additional units through 2028, with work split among Taunton and several other U.S. sites. The system upgrades Cold War-era mine technology with modern sensors and autonomy.
   

3. Kaine the shelter cat is searching for a forever home (tauntongazette.com) — A friendly young cat named Kaine is waiting for a new family after landing at a Taunton shelter when two earlier homes didn’t work out. Shelter staff say he’s affectionate, good with other cats, and possibly a cat-friendly dog, and locals can call or email to learn more about adopting him.
   

4. Staff Spotlight: Cassidy O'Hara, MPH — Epidemiologist (einpresswire.com) — Taunton readers may recognize epidemiologist Cassidy O’Hara from her work for the city’s health department, where she helped drive a major community health assessment. She’s now Barnstable County’s lead epidemiologist, using data to guide disease tracking, prevention strategies, and public health planning across Cape Cod while drawing on experience gained in Taunton.
   

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    Wednesday August 5
  • Yoga Storytime
    Raynham Public Library Library Meeting Room
    10:30 am
    • Thursday August 6
  • Air Traffic Controller →
    Black Hat Brew Works, 25 Scotland Blvd #1, Bridgewater
    5:00 pm
  • No Stress Book Club Meeting
    Berkley Public Library 2 North Main St., Berkley, MA 02779
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Prize Wheel Friday!
    Raynham Public Library Library Meeting Room

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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