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Happening soon: Winning as a Buyer in Today's Market on the Wakefield Patch calendar

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Winning as a Buyer in Today's Market at Legacy Hall
  • Austin Prep: Summer Preview at Austin Preparatory School
  • Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) at Ephraim Curtis Middle School

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 25
  • ONLINE - Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
    Lucius Beebe Memorial Library ONLINE
    2:00 pm
  • Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
    Lucius Beebe Memorial Library ONLINE
    2:00 pm
  • After Hours Networking- An Evening on the Terrace
    Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce Wrenly Residences 62 Foundry St. Wakefield, MA.
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON
    Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce Main ST Grille and Taphouse 1099 Main St. Wakefield, MA
    11:30 am
  • Drop-in Tech Help
    Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Lecture Hall Beebe Library, 345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Wakefield Porchfest 2026 →
    60 locations around Wakefield
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Get Labor Day Ready! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop →
    Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • The Walk of Hope →
    , Wakefield
    9:00 am
  • Class of 1966 60th Reunion →
    West Side Social Club, 4 Harrington Ct, Wakefield
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Several months into a major claim on my home owners insurance my insurance company sent an unsigned letter to me informing me that they would send Millenium Information Services to my home to conduct an "underwriting survey of my home to confirm
    that my homeowners insurance records are up to date". The procedure was noted to be conducted outside of the home. It was also noted that if someone… (Nextdoor Salem-Lowell)
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Stoneham. Apply here.
  • Global Partners posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown - 3rd Shift in Saugus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Reading

  • 🚨 RPD to Wear and Offer Patches in Support of Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support (readingrecap.com)
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Melrose

  • Leslie Parrish, Batman and The Manchurian Candidate actress, dies at 90 (ew.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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