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Also, don't miss It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening on the Waltham Patch calendar

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What's up Waltham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to try jewelry making without leaving Waltham?
  • Waltham man faces federal cyberstalking charge tied to high-profile target

Also on today's calendar: It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 37.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Massachusetts Schools Keeping Old-School Crafts And Handmade Skills Alive (takingthekids.com) — If you have been curious about hands-on metalworking, Metalwerx in Waltham offers flexible jewelry and metalsmithing classes, from beginner basics to advanced techniques, with weekend and evening options. The nonprofit studio also hosts visiting artists, community events, and rentable workspaces, making it an accessible hub for Waltham residents who want to learn or deepen traditional craft skills close to home.
   

• Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking Katie Miller (knewz.com) — A Waltham resident has been federally charged with cyberstalking conservative podcaster Katie Miller, after investigators traced a series of harassing calls and texts to him. The case, which led to internal FBI scrutiny and staff reassignments, raises questions about how far online harassment must go before it becomes a federal crime.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

  • Early Mornings Are Perfect for Building Community (belmontvoice.org)
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Watertown

  • Contrasting Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYPT) & GSK (NYSE:GSK) (defenseworld.net)
  • Globe Schools Insider: Two field hockey streaks halted, 11 stars of the day, and more (bostonglobe.com)

Ok Waltham! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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