🌱 Patch AM: How Bentley’s home opener in Waltham slipped away in a 5–1 loss

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bentley's home opener in Waltham slipped away in a 5–1 loss

Also on today's calendar: MAA Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AHA Men's Recap: Oct. 10, 2026 (atlantichockeyamerica.com) — College hockey fans in Waltham saw Northeastern spoil Bentley's home date at Bentley Arena, with the Huskies cruising to a 5–1 win while holding the Falcons to just 20 shots. The roundup also recaps Atlantic Hockey results from around the country and lists upcoming games, giving local followers context on how Bentley's early-season form stacks up.
   

📸 Around Waltham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waltham

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• MAA Open House →
  Mount Alvernia Academy, 20 Manet Rd, Newton
  8:30 am
• Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair →
  Goodwill Boston Career Center, 1010 Harrison Ave, Boston
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• 54th Annual Harvest Breakfast →
  Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham, 550 Winter St, Waltham
  8:00 am
• Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere! →
  Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Create a Glass on Glass Mosaic with Margaret Stevens at LexArt →
  130 Waltham St, Lexington
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Ham & Beans Dinner →
  French American Victory Club, 193 Elm St, Waltham
  5:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Things that Go Bump in the Night Tour of the Gore Mansion →
  Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret Stevens at LexArt →
  130 Waltham St, Lexington
  10:00 am
• 2026 REACH Fall Festival & 5K →
  Waltham City Hall, 610 Main St, Waltham
  10:00 am
• Autumn Glow →
  Zest The Collective, 282 Moody St, Waltham
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Fall Fest At Russell's Garden Center →
  Russell's Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
  1:00 pm
• Film Screening: One Sings, the Other Doesn't →
  Wasserman Cinematheque at Brandeis University
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Captured this shot today of the glorious fall foliage on Beaver Street in Waltham, near the Bentley University campus.
  One of the best spots on town for autumn leaves. (Nextdoor Bishops Forest)
• Hi everyone, my name it's Vanessa.
  I'm a mother of two beautiful kids and while they are in school I'm looking for a job. If you need help with cooking, laundry, ironing, cleaning,… (Nextdoor Calvary)

• Ricoh USA, Inc. posted a job opening for International Shipping & Receiving Specialist in Waltham. Apply here.
• ISS Facility Management posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waltham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

• Celebration Marks First Year of Miyawaki Mini Forest (belmontvoice.org)
• Lakin-Schultz Sisters Loving Their Only Season as Teammates (belmontvoice.org)
• Belmont Vaccine Rates Remain High Amid Rising Skepticism (belmontvoice.org)

Watertown

• Critical Analysis: Scilex (NASDAQ:SCLX) and Enanta Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ENTA) (defenseworld.net)
• Healthcare API Market To 2035: Regulatory Push for Data Exchange Supports Growth (indexbox.io)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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