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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Worcester Public Library director Jason Homer leaving for top job in Baltimore County (theworcesterguardian.org) — Worcester Public Library director Jason Homer will leave in November to lead Baltimore County's library system, with an interim director and national search planned. Residents are invited to a public farewell celebration Oct. 27 at the Main Library.
2. Developer looks to replace single-family Worcester home with 28-unit building (thegardnernews.com) — A developer plans to replace a single-family home on Worcester's Goldthwaite Road with a five-story, 28-unit building including three affordable apartments, with traffic impacts and parking to be reviewed by city planning and zoning boards this month.
3. Worcester Earns 3-Star National Designation For Immigrant Inclusion — Worcester has earned a 3-star Certified Welcoming designation for its immigrant inclusion work, highlighting strong efforts in economic development, schools, and public safety. Reviewers also outlined ways the city can better support immigrant leadership, mental health, and homeownership. (Worcester Patch)
4. Worcester Shootings, Robberies Decline Through August 2026 — Worcester has seen notable drops in shootings, robberies, and aggravated assaults through August 2026, even as police recover more guns and track four knife-related homicides. Residents can review five years of crime trends in newly released data. (Worcester Patch)
5. A Worcester school ranked among the top U.S. public schools. See why (providencejournal.com) — Worcester's Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science has been ranked fourth among over 20,000 U.S. public schools, reflecting its rigorous STEM focus and WPI partnership. Leaders say the goal remains life-changing learning experiences, not just national recognition.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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