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Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. The 10 high school football games to watch in Week 2 and our picks (bostonglobe.com) — Hingham football fans can look ahead to a big Week 2 home matchup against Abington, where the Harbormen's passing attack will be tested by a balanced, highly ranked opponent. Before kickoff, Hingham High will honor beloved Hall of Fame track coach and longtime teacher Fred Jewett, with his family ringing the bell and players wearing helmet decals in his memory.
2. Driver in deadly Hingham Apple Store crash cleared to stand trial (theapplepost.com) — Residents following the 2022 Apple Derby Street crash in Hingham should know the driver accused in the incident has now been ruled competent to stand trial. Prosecutors allege he drove an SUV through the Apple Store, killing one person and injuring more than 20, and the case will now move forward on second-degree murder and related charges.
3. Croí Health Hospice Residence Renamed To Include Barbara Roche (hinghamanchor.com) — Hingham residents should know that the Pat Roche Hospice Home on Turkey Hill has been officially renamed the Barbara and Pat Roche Hospice Home, honoring both co-founders of Roche Bros. supermarkets. Croí Health says the change recognizes the couple's philanthropy and long support for hospice and palliative care across 27 South Shore communities, including Hingham families who rely on the residence.
4. 5 for Good: Hingham teen collects shoes to help children (wcvb.com) — A Hingham teen, Maggie Driscoll, is closing in on her goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of shoes for children in need, with donation bins at local schools, businesses, and senior centers. Partnering with Soles4Souls as its Massachusetts ambassador, she's also raising funds through October for the 4EveryKid program, which provides new shoes and socks to children experiencing homelessness.
5. Mayor Charged With Assaulting 17-Year-Old Over Alleged Inappropriate Touching (ledger-enquirer.com) — Residents should know that a Massachusetts mayor accused of assaulting a 17-year-old band member at a Brockton parade is scheduled to be arraigned at Hingham District Court on September 28. The case, based on police reports, video evidence, and witness interviews, has drawn regional attention as the longtime Brockton official faces assault and battery charges he disputes.
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