Add release notes for v8.8.1

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+subject: Python agent
+releaseDate: '2023-06-26'
+version: 8.8.1
+downloadLink: 'https://pypi.python.org/pypi/newrelic'
+features: ['Add support for redis 4.6.0']
+bugs: ['Fix reporting of locally scoped packages']
+security: []
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+This release of the Python agent fixes a bug in package reporting and adds support for redis 4.6.0.
+
+Install the agent using `easy_install/pip/distribute` via the [Python Package Index](https://pypi.python.org/pypi/newrelic) or download it directly from the [New Relic download site](https://download.newrelic.com/python_agent/release).
+
+## New features
+
+* **Add support for redis 4.6.0**
+Adds instrumentation support for new waitaof method.
+
+
+## Bug fixes
+
+* **Fix reporting of locally scoped packages**
+Previously, locally scoped Python packages (such as those installed into user scope) were not reported on agent connect. This has been fixed.
+
+## Support statement
+
+  New Relic recommends that you upgrade the agent regularly and at a minimum every 3 months. As of this release, the oldest supported version is [5.16.0.145](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/release-notes/agent-release-notes/python-release-notes/python-agent-5160145/). More information can be found in the [EOL Policy Page](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/apm/agents/python-agent/getting-started/python-agent-eol-policy/).