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

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In today's newsletter:

• Why West Nile virus risk just jumped to "high" in Watertown
• Watertown resident identified in fatal Cambridge police shooting under investigation

Also on today's calendar: Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Officials identify 2nd human West Nile virus case in Massachusetts this year (masslive.com) — Watertown has been placed in the high-risk category for West Nile virus after two human cases were linked to Middlesex County and extensive positive mosquito tests statewide. State health officials warn this is peak season, especially dangerous for older or immunocompromised residents, and urge residents across high-risk communities to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.
   

• Man Fatally Shot by Cambridge Police Identified (thecrimson.com) — A 64-year-old Watertown resident, William Woodworth, has been identified as the man fatally shot by Cambridge police after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at officers in Central Square. Middlesex County prosecutors are reviewing body camera footage, interviewing witnesses, and plan to seek a judicial inquest, while Cambridge officials call the death a tragic loss and pledge transparency.
   

📸 Around Watertown

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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

Wednesday August 26
• Danger Club
  Watertown Free Public Library Children's Program Room , 123
  6:00 pm
• Girls JV Field Hockey vs Needham High School
  Daniel Butler School 221 Concord Ave, Belmont MA 02478
  6:15 pm
• Laura's Summer Basic Literacy English class
  Watertown Free Public Library Lucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Early Voting at Town Hall →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  8:00 am
• Youth Connections
  Waltham Public Library Microfilm Room , 735 Main Street, Waltham\
  9:00 am
• Stories and Play for the Littlest Ones
  Belmont Public Library Children's Program Room - 132 - 336 C
  9:30 am
• Job Search Help -- How To Use AI In Your Job Search
  Maynard Public Library Online
  9:30 am
• Notice of Advance Opening and Deposit of September 1 Primary Ballots →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  10:00 am
• Practicing English Conversation ESOL Class
  Medford Public Library Study Room 4 , 111 High Street, Medford
  10:00 am
• English Club ELL Conversation Group
  Public Library of Brookline Hunneman Hall - Brookline Village, Brookline Village
  10:00 am
• Talking with Toys
  Watertown Free Public Library Children's Program Room , 123
  10:00 am
• Terrific Toddlers with Ms. Sarah
  Needham Free Public Library Library Community Room , 1139 Highland
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

• Belmont kids bitten by the entomology bug (belmontvoice.org)
• Ryan, Solet Tout Records in Middlesex DA Forum (belmontvoice.org)
• Woburn, Winchester and Burlington primary day is almost here (Sept. 1) (homenewshere.com)

Cambridge

• Just a kid From Cambridge on why I support Marjorie Decker for state representative - Cambridge (csindie.com)
• From the RECORD Archives: 'Lighthouse on an Era' (architecturalrecord.com)
• Postdoctoral Scientist – Multimodal Representation Learning for Predictive Biology (jnj.com)

Newton

• Newton's West Nile Virus Risk Raised To High (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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