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In today's newsletter:

  • Waltham resident deported after 19 months in ICE detention
  • Waltham man faces federal cyberstalking charge tied to Stephen Miller
  • What will David Daley share about Waltham's voting future Thursday?

Also on today's calendar: It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. After attempted intervention by Sen. Markey, Gedion Masunsu is deported to Uganda (walthamtimes.org) — Waltham resident Gedion Masunsu has been deported to Uganda after 19 months in ICE detention, despite an earlier ruling that found his asylum claim credible. His case, which involved local assault charges later dismissed in Waltham and a late inquiry from Sen. Markey's office, has left him stranded in Kampala with little support beyond help from the Ugandan community in Boston.
   

2. Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking Stephen Miller's wife after dozens of alleged calls and texts (newsbreak.com) — A Waltham man has been charged in federal court with cyberstalking Katie Miller, the wife of former Trump aide Stephen Miller, after dozens of alleged calls and texts to her and her parents. The case, which some federal officials reportedly questioned internally, has already led to FBI personnel changes and raises questions about how far online harassment must go to trigger federal charges.
   

3. Author David Daley to discuss democracy at Waltham forum Thursday (walthamtimes.org) — A free public forum on the future of American democracy is happening this Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Waltham Government Center. Author David Daley will join Ranked Choice Waltham and Voter Choice Massachusetts to discuss voting systems, representation, and how ranked choice voting could affect local elections, with pizza, a presentation, and audience Q&A.
   

4. ICE activity in New Bedford raises alarm (umassmedia.com) — Waltham residents are being warned that recent ICE enforcement surges have reached the city, alongside New Bedford and Fall River, with advocacy groups alleging racial profiling and arrests of mostly non‑criminal men. The piece details how state leaders and immigrant organizations are responding, highlights community fears, and points to legal and support resources available across the South Coast that Waltham families may also look to for guidance.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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