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And on the Woburn Patch calendar - Winning as a Buyer in Today's Market

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Good day Woburn! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Woburn electrician turned a broken light into a movement

Also on today's calendar: Winning as a Buyer in Today's Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 68 Positive News From Around The World That Might Inspire You (boredpanda.com) — One of the most locally meaningful stories here spotlights Woburn electrician John Kinney, who rallied tradespeople and neighbors to fully repair 72‑year‑old Gloria Scott's deteriorating home after arriving to fix a single light. The rest of the long feature shares uplifting, non‑political human‑interest stories from around the world, aiming to counter the stress of negative news and encourage everyday acts of kindness.
   

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Winchester

  • Moulton Conducts Unannounced Visit to Burlington ICE Facility, Shares Observations (house.gov)
  • Butterfly Network Director Phanstiel Buys $1.0 Million in Stock. Is This a Sign Investors Should Also Buy? (nasdaq.com)
  • The Five Minute Read: MCC names new director of Adult Learning Center (lowellsun.com)

Burlington

  • Livestream: Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears its end (boston.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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