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1. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph decreasing to between 8 and 11 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind will be between 3 and 6 mph.

2. Snowflake Story Time will take place 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. Drop in for festive winter stories and a chance to cut a snowflake to decorate the bulletin board. Bring your scissor skills or a grown-up to help! No registration required.

3. Cork's Fine Wine & Liquor, 390 West St, Mansfield, is hosting a wine tasting with “The Wrap” girls 4 to 7 p.m. They will be pouring Kris Pinot Grigio, Bridlewood Chardonnay, Mark West Pinot Noir, Middle Sister Red Blend, La Hoya Reserve Syrah and ll Lambrusco Sparkling Wine.  

4. For the latest Norton Police Department logs, click here.

5. Your Norton Patch editor will be on vacation starting Monday, Dec. 19 and will return Monday, Dec. 26. Fill-in editor Jon Cronin will have access to my emails and the site, so be sure to continue to check Norton Patch for the latest news. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!