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1. Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind between 5 and 14 mph. Partly cloudy in the evening, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
2. The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the , 31 Hampshire St., Mansfield. For more information, go to www.newenglandblood.com or to make an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
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3. There are two story times for ages 2-3 and 4-5 today at the . The group meets at 11 a.m. and the group meets at 1 p.m.
4. The Airport Commission will be meeting today at the Mansfield Municipal Airport building H.
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5. The varsity Hornets' football, field hockey, girls soccer and boys soccer teams will be playing today. Click here for a full schedule.
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