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Coffee in hand, Wilmington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Thinking of a project? Learn how to win a Wilmington arts grant.
• How Wilmington kids can join Friday night history, crafts, and campfires.
• See which Wilmington stores just sold big winning lottery tickets.

Also on today's calendar: Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilmington Cultural Council Now Accepting Grant Applications Through October 15; Applicant Forum Set For September 10 (wilmingtonapple.com) — Wilmington artists, teachers, and community groups can now apply for Cultural Council grants supporting local arts, humanities, and science projects, with applications due October 15. The Wilmington Cultural Council is also hosting an Applicant Forum on September 10 at Town Hall to explain who can apply, how the process works, and tips for stronger proposals.
   

• Wilmington American Legion Auxillary hosts 'Friday Night Kids Fun' for children and Scouts (homenewshere.com) — Families in Wilmington can take part in the free weekly "Friday Night Kids Fun" program at the American Legion/VFW, where children and Scouts explore U.S. history through crafts, campfire snacks, and conversations with veterans. After a short Labor Day and 9/11 break, sessions resume September 18 and continue through mid-October, with space limited and email RSVPs requested.
   

• WILMINGTON LOTTERY ROUNDUP: 9 Recent Winners In Town, Including $4K Keno Winner At KofC (wilmingtonapple.com) — Recent lottery luck has been strong in Wilmington, with nine sizable Keno and scratch-ticket prizes sold at familiar spots like Knights of Columbus, Sunrise Market, Elia's Country Store, and Market Basket. If you shop or play at these local businesses, you might recognize the winning locations and keep an eye on where big tickets are being cashed.
   

📸 Around Wilmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 →
  Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
  12:30 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 September 8
• Picture Day
  Wilmington , MA 01887
• First Day of School for Preschool & Kindergarten Students
  Boutwell Early Childhood Center Wilmington, MA 01887
• Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  10:00 am
• Cookin' The Books
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  12:00 pm
• Tech Help Drop-in
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  2:00 pm
• Friends of WML
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Boston Roller Derby Home Team Double-Header! →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
  9:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Behind the Books with Allegra Goodman →
  Wilmington Senior Citizens Center, 130 Main St, Wilmington
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
  J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Reading

• Laura Gemme Celebrates 50 Elections as Reading Town Clerk (thereadingpost.com)
• 🌲 Reading School Committee Approves Mulberry Forest Montessori School in Split Vote (readingrecap.com)
• 🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 9-2-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)

Burlington

• Keurig Dr Pepper Is Selling Its Equity Stake in Chobani for $800 Million (dmagazine.com)
• Corient Private Wealth LP Takes Position in Phreesia, Inc. $PHR (marketbeat.com)

Ok Wilmington! 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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