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🌱 Motorcyclist Charged With Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl After Worcester Crash

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Hey there, Worcester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Worcester crash leads to serious heroin and fentanyl trafficking charges
  • Worcester dog park users face temporary closure during renovation work
  • Worcester marketing firm marks a decade of local creative work

Also on today's calendar: 9D Breathwork: Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • These little cuties (three kittens & mama calico) have been living in our bushes.
    If you recognize them please contact me. Thanks! (Nextdoor Indian Hill)
  • Hi This new cat has been showing up…
    This is a new indoor kitty? Who is missing their pet please? (Nextdoor Vernon Hill)
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Ok Worcester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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