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Good morning to you Framingham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Framingham man held on high bail in serious teen assault case
  • How a Framingham shop turned $5 finds into big collectibles

Also on today's calendar: POW/MIA Day Event and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Framingham MA man accused of sexually assaulting two teen girls (metrowestdailynews.com) — Framingham readers should know that a 24-year-old local man is being held on $100,000 bail after prosecutors alleged he sexually assaulted two 17-year-old girls at a Beaver Park Road apartment. The case, heard in Framingham District Court, could bring upgraded charges including rape and offenses tied to nude photos, with a pretrial conference set for October 14.
   

• Classic Chronicle: 2002 look at yard sale treasures and collectible reselling (wcvb.com) — A throwback TV segment revisits Wex Rex Collectibles in Framingham, spotlighting how its owner and other Massachusetts bargain hunters turned yard‑sale finds into surprisingly valuable collectibles. For local treasure seekers, it's a reminder that research, patience, and a sharp eye can turn a few dollars into serious profit, even from long‑forgotten trinkets.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Eastern Mass. field hockey: Players of the Week, Sept. 8-14 (bostonglobe.com)

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  • Sudbury Select Board Sets 7 Priorities For Fiscal 2027 (patch.com)

Ok Framingham! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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