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Monday August 31st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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  • What Waltham police say happened in this Main Street shooting case

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 70, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man charged with firearm, drug offenses in Waltham (newportdispatch.com) — Police say a man is facing numerous gun and drug charges after allegedly shooting himself during a confrontation at a Main Street residence in Waltham earlier this month. Officers reportedly found an untraceable "ghost gun" and a large amount of methamphetamine, and the suspect was later arraigned in Waltham District Court. He remains hospitalized while awaiting a dangerousness hearing.
   

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  • Found a French Bull Dog named Luna in the Plympton School area.
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    She did not do an adequate job. Litter box was a total mess when I got back. Plants were watered and cat was fed and watered. It is very clear to me… (Nextdoor Follen Hill)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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