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  • Why South Chelmsford Road was shut down after a serious crash

Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Woman airlifted after crash in Westford (newportdispatch.com) β€” Emergency crews in Westford responded to a serious crash on South Chelmsford Road after a 74-year-old driver from Chelmsford allegedly hit two vehicles, then struck a tree that blocked the road. She was airlifted to a hospital with significant injuries, and the roadway was closed for about 90 minutes while police investigated and public works removed the fallen tree.
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    Saturday August 22
  • CHIPS Back To School Play Date
    Chelmsford CHIPS Playground
    9:00 am
  • Charlie Ellis party
    Tahattawan Lodge 310 King St, Littleton, MA 01460
    1:00 pm
  • Teen Video Game Tournament
    Reuben Hoar Library Teen Room , 35 Shattuck Street, Littleton, M
    1:00 pm
  • Film Screening: Earth's Greatest Enemy
    Chelmsford Public Library McCarthy Meeting Room (Entire Room)
    2:00 pm

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Lowell

  • Sea Dog Brewing Co.'s future in Lowell in doubt over Mass. liquor license (unionleader.com)

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