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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Motorcyclist Charged With Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl After Worcester Crash — Worcester residents are learning more about a recent crash where a motorcyclist is now facing heroin and fentanyl trafficking charges following the collision. The case highlights ongoing concerns about dangerous driving and illegal drugs moving through city streets. (Worcester Patch)
2. Part Of Worcester Dog Park To Close For Renovations — Dog owners in Worcester should prepare for part of a local dog park to temporarily close as the city undertakes planned renovations to improve the space. The work may affect regular routines but aims to upgrade amenities for pets and their owners. (Worcester Patch)
3. Worcester Marketing Agency Celebrates 10 Years In Business — A Worcester-based marketing agency is marking its 10th anniversary in business, highlighting a decade of serving local clients and contributing to the city's growing creative economy. (Worcester Patch)
4. Four Worcester schools earn state recognition for academic progress (theworcesterguardian.org) — Four Worcester elementary schools just earned top state recognition for academic progress, highlighting standout gains and ongoing challenges across Worcester Public Schools' test results and accountability scores.
5. Museum of Worcester auction open ahead of Harvey Ball (thisweekinworcester.com) — Worcester residents can bid online in the Museum of Worcester's silent auction through Oct. 8, supporting exhibits while the sold-out Harvey Ball honors longtime director Bill Wallace and the city's iconic smiley-face legacy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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