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Cheers Mansfield! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Mansfield's shutdown defense handle high-powered Marshfield on Friday?
  • What did a Mansfield caller challenge Gov. Healey about on energy bills?

Also on today's calendar: Cape Cod Pottery Trail and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 10 high school football games to watch in Week 2 and our picks (bostonglobe.com) — Mansfield High's football team is spotlighted this week as it hosts No. 10 Marshfield in a key Division 3 matchup, with its defense coming off a dominant performance against Bridgewater-Raynham. The article runs through top Week 2 games statewide, but Mansfield's showdown stands out as a major early-season test for local fans.
   

• Energy savings bill could emerge as October surprise (wwlp.com) — A Mansfield resident pressed Gov. Maura Healey on why she blames Donald Trump for high energy costs when local Eversource fees dominate her bill, prompting Healey to defend her stance and proposed reforms. Lawmakers are still negotiating competing House and Senate energy affordability bills that could eventually trim charges on Bay Staters' utility bills, potentially before November's election.
   

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  • The Village at Willow Crossings Resident Charlotte Beary Honored with Mass-ALA Resident Spirit Award —carol arnold Read on Patch
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    Not having any luck at home dopots or places like that?? (Nextdoor Mansfield)
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🗞 Nearby News

Foxborough

  • Barstool chief Dave Portnoy blasts Macklemore's shady past, strongly supports Patriots owner Robert Kraft (foxnews.com)
  • Macklemore's next scheduled concert is at Red Rocks (denvergazette.com)
  • 'I Don't Think That's Right': Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson Explains Tweet Involving Mass. Custody Battle (kentucky.com)

Stoughton

  • Stoughton Teen Missing Since August, Police Say (patch.com)

Brockton

  • Brockton Man Gets Maximum Sentence In Child Exploitation Case (patch.com)

Ok Mansfield! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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