🌱 How a summer at Woods Hole turned a pre-med into an oceanographer
Woods Hole, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Woods Hole! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a summer at Woods Hole turned a pre-med into an oceanographer
- How a Woods Hole ICE transfer sparked a massive student walkout
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 57, low: 54.
- Monday: Occasional morning rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nina Aagaard: Wholehearted Commitment (amherststudent.com) — A young chemist and artist who spent a formative summer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is steering her career toward chemical oceanography and climate-focused research. Her work processing huge Cape Cod ocean data sets shows how Woods Hole shapes the next generation of marine scientists. Local readers may soon see her back on our docks, heading out for month-long research cruises. 
• MVRHS students hold walkout to honor classmate detained by ICE (mvtimes.com) — A local student and his father were taken into ICE custody after the Coast Guard brought them to Woods Hole from a fishing trip near Menemsha, prompting strong reaction on Martha’s Vineyard. Around 200 Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School students walked out Friday, holding signs and sharing emotional tributes, while a weekend rally in Menemsha is planned to support the family.
📸 Around Woods Hole
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★ Featured events ★
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THE WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL: Women on the Water →
Redfield Auditorium, 45 Water St, Woods Hole
3:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Audio for Production
Falmouth Community Media Center, 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth
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Intro to FCPX
Falmouth Community Media Center, 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth
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LAW Dodgeball Tournament
Lawrence Middle School, 113 Lakeview Ave, Falmouth
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AI for Creators
Falmouth Community Media Center, 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth
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Intro to Field
Falmouth Community Media Center, 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth
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Streaming for Creators
Falmouth Community Media Center, 310 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth
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Band Concert
Mullen Hall Elementary School, 130 Katherine Lee Bates Rd, Falmouth
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
Friday May 29
Sunday May 31
Monday June 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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*May Fair (*pending approval) →
Falmouth, MA Calendar, Taft Playground and Ball Field, Woods Hole
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*Rain Date - May Fair (*pending approval) →
Falmouth, MA Calendar, Taft Playground and Ball Field, Woods Hole
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Long Bar Summer Kickoff Party →
Flying Bridge Restaurant, 220 Scranton Ave, Falmouth
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Natasha Williams – A Reading and Conversation →
West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth
3:00 pm
Saturday May 23
Sunday May 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Falmouth. Apply here.
- Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Falmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woods Hole here.
🗞 Nearby News
Falmouth
- 'Blitz Build' planned for September in Falmouth (wickedlocal.com)
Vineyard Haven
- Small Fire Extinguished in Vineyard Haven (vineyardgazette.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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