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September 14, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Central Massachusetts Worcester replaces all windows in nearly 100-year-old school building Worcester Public Schools has begun a new year with several upgrades either completed or soon to begin. By Maureen Sullivan | For MassLive Read more News News Can Lindsay Clancy avoid a retrial? Lawyers see steep odds for latest challenge Lindsay Clancy's defense says a mistrial was avoidable. Legal experts say long-standing rules protecting jury deliberations could stand in the way. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    News A simple observation in an Indiana bathroom led to an invention that could change lives A team of student engineers helped create a wearable device that uses sensors and haptic feedback to help visually impaired users detect obstacles. By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com MORE    News A viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend is spreading fear. Now teens are being arrested Schools and police departments across the U.S. are warning families about the viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend. By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com MORE    See more news Sports Sports West Virginia coach, college football legend, arrested on disturbing charge The 38-year-old has been suspended from the team. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox win includes Willson Contreras making sure fans don’t boo, ‘big play from Nate’ Willson Contreras, who missed 12 games with a left hamstring strain, helped the Red Sox to a 4-1 victory over the Royals at Fenway Park. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Sports Convicted ex-NFL star moved to transitional housing as community trustee The former Alabama star was transferred. By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com MORE