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🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Wilmington This Fall — And How To Carve Them

Also, don't miss Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts Branch 6th Anniversary Concert on the Wilmington Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Plan your Wilmington-area pumpkin adventure and carve like a pro
  • Police seek tips after deadly I-93 hit-and-run in Wilmington

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📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Wilmington This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Wilmington are encouraged to enjoy a classic fall outing by visiting nearby farms and orchards for pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, and other seasonal fun. The piece highlights multiple pumpkin patches within an easy drive of town and offers clear, practical tips for safely carving a standout jack-o'-lantern to display on your Wilmington front steps.
   

• Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On I-93 In Wilmington (patch.com) — State and local police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run on I-93 northbound near Exit 34 in Wilmington, where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a black-and-red dump truck that left the scene. Lanes were closed for hours but have reopened, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact state police at 781-897-6600.
   

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