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What's up Worcester! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Key details for Worcester Railers 2026 opening night
  • Worcester resident faces federal gun and fentanyl indictment
  • Former Massachusetts officer on trial over death of pregnant woman

Also on today's calendar: The Best Flippin' Card Show Central Mass and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Worcester Railers Opening Night 2026: What To Know — Hockey fans in Worcester get ready as the Railers' 2026 opening night arrives, with key details on what attendees should know before heading to the DCU Center. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. Worcester Man Indicted On Federal Gun, Fentanyl Charges — Residents in Worcester may take notice as a local man faces federal indictment on gun and fentanyl charges, highlighting ongoing concerns about drugs and firearms in the community. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Opening Statements Delivered In Trial Of Ex-MA Cop Accused Of Killing Pregnant Woman — Opening statements have begun in the trial of a former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing a pregnant woman, a case drawing significant statewide attention despite no specific Worcester connection mentioned. (Stoughton Patch)
   

4. Worcester considers banning smart glasses in schools (boston25news.com) — Worcester school leaders are weighing a new ordinance that would ban smart glasses and similar wearable tech in city schools to prevent cheating and protect student privacy, with the proposal now headed to a subcommittee for further review.
   

5. Worcester School Committee reviews proposed state graduation standards (theworcesterguardian.org) — Worcester Public Schools are preparing for possible new state graduation standards that could affect today's eighth-graders, while the School Committee also weighed gender support practices, expanded digital hall passes, and new policies on smart glasses and school choice.
   

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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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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