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Coffee in hand, Wakefield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two $100K lottery tickets sold at the same Wakefield 7-Eleven
  • How will Wakefield respond in Monday's crucial home volleyball showdown?
  • How can you share input with NECHE's Wakefield office on Dean College?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy with rain, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
  • Monday: Cool with rain, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Lottery Winners Worth $100K Sold At Wakefield Store (patch.com) — Wakefield residents have a new reason to check their tickets after two $100,000 Mass Cash winners were sold at the same 7-Eleven on Sept. 19. The combined $200,000 win also means a bonus for the local retailer, while lottery officials remind players to sign their tickets and gamble responsibly.
   

• 'They just want to talk about Kiki:' Andover girls' volleyball freshman making a smashing debut (bostonglobe.com) — Wakefield volleyball fans can look ahead to Monday night, when No. 20 Wakefield hosts Reading at 6 p.m. in a key Middlesex League matchup after dropping two straight. The story mainly spotlights Andover freshman standout Kiki Wright and other top programs, but closes with a schedule that includes this home test for Wakefield.
   

• Dean Accreditation Renewal in Process (town.news) — Residents should know that the New England Commission of Higher Education, based in Wakefield is inviting public comments as it reviews Dean College's accreditation this fall. While the evaluation visit happens on campus in Franklin, anyone can mail or email feedback to NECHE's Wakefield office through November 3, focusing on the college's educational quality.
   

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Ok Wakefield! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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