🌱 Patch AM: Why West Nile risk in Watertown just jumped to “high” status

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In today's newsletter:

• Why West Nile risk in Watertown just jumped to "high" status

Also on today's calendar: Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
• Thursday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Massachusetts confirms second human West Nile virus case in 2026 (wickedlocal.com) — West Nile virus risk has been raised to "high" in Watertown and several nearby cities after two human cases were confirmed in Middlesex County. State health officials explain typical symptoms, who is most at risk, and why residents—especially those over 50—should take extra mosquito precautions now, even though most infected people experience mild or no illness.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watertown

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others →
  The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Project Literacy Teachers' Meeting
  Watertown Free Public Library Lucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)
  6:00 pm
• Family Story Time
  Watertown Free Public Library Children's Program Room , 123
  6:00 pm
• Cook the Books: The "Three Sisters" Cuisine
  Watertown Free Public Library Cafe , 123 Main St, Watertown, MA\
  6:30 pm
• Mix Beginner class at Project Literacy Office
  Watertown Free Public Library Project Literacy Office , 123 Main S
  6:30 pm
• Learn the Laser Cutter →
  Watertown Free Public Library Hatch Makerspace 20 Summer St, Watertown, MA, 02472
  7:00 pm
• Girl Scout Daisy Troop 81619
  Watertown Free Public Library Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor) Watertown Free Public Libr
  7:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Stories and Play for the Littlest Ones
  Belmont Public Library Children's Program Room - 132 - 336 C
  9:30 am
• Talking with Toys
  Watertown Free Public Library Children's Program Room , 123
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Household Hazardous Waste →
  Brookline, MA Calendar, Newton St. to Incinerator Dr., Brookline
  7:30 am
• Early Voting at Town Hall →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  8:00 am
• Baby Lapsit
  Medford Public Library Youth Services Programming Room , 111 High
  9:30 am
• Christines's Advanced English Conversation class
  Watertown Free Public Library Raya Stern Trustees Room (2nd floor)
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

• Brownsberger's Experience Nabs Vote (belmontvoice.org)
• Ryan, Solet Tout Records in Middlesex DA Forum (belmontvoice.org)
• Fair Cash Value at the Heart of Tax Dispute With Country Club (belmontvoice.org)

Cambridge

• DA identifies man shot and killed by police in Cambridge (boston.com)

Somerville

• Somerville Cell Phone Store Repeated Target Of Robberies: Report (patch.com)
• Somerville To Celebrate Brazilian Independence With Annual Flag Raising (patch.com)

Ok Watertown! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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