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What's up Wellesley! 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:

  • What a judge decided in the Wellesley double-homicide bail hearing
  • Wellesley residents among those remembered in new 9/11 victim list
  • How Babson's big Wellesley round sets up their Maine showdown

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawyer for Mom Who Allegedly Killed Kids Compares Case to Lindsay Clancy (miamiherald.com) — A Wellesley mother accused of strangling her two young children at their home remains held without bail after a judge rejected her lawyer's request to dismiss the case or release her. Her attorney is urging Norfolk County prosecutors to reconsider first-degree murder charges, arguing mental illness and the recent Lindsay Clancy mistrial should influence how such cases are handled. The next court date is set for October 29.
   

• The names of 9/11 victims with ties to Massachusetts (bostonglobe.com) — A newly published list honors 9/11 victims with ties to Massachusetts, including several who lived or worked in Wellesley. It notes their ages, professions, and local connections, offering a solemn reminder of how deeply the attacks touched communities across the state. For Wellesley residents, it's a chance to remember neighbors and colleagues lost 25 years ago.
   

• Women's Golf Travels to Maine for the Polar Bear Shootout on Saturday and Sunday (babsonathletics.com) — Babson women's golf is heading to Maine this weekend, fresh off a strong season-opening performance at the Ann S. Batchelder Invitational at Nehoiden Golf Club in Wellesley. Several players posted top-10 scores on the Wellesley course, and the team now faces a deep national field at the Polar Bear Shootout, including multiple top-20 Division III programs.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Wayland

  • Wayland-Based Native Plant Trust Announces Dance Event, Fall Programs (patch.com)
  • Wayland Festival Returns To Town Center Next Month (patch.com)

Dedham

  • Runners carrying American flags from Boston to New York City to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)

Ok Wellesley! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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