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September 5, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Ne Where Best afternoon tea spots in Boston to split a pot (or two) in style From rooftop views to premium brews, a tea break in Boston never sounded so good. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Central Massachusetts Worcester School Committee rejects proposal banning flying Pride flags at school “This petition has no social value, and would only stifle free expression,” one resident said. By Maureen Sullivan MORE    Education Anna Maria College seeks court approval to move memorials amid campus sale Anna Maria College proposes to relocate memorials to Molly Bish, 9/11, firefighters who died in the Worcester Cold Storage fire, and a grotto. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    News Is Trader Joe’s open on Labor Day 2026? Trader Joe's will be open on Labor Day 2026. Here are its operating hours By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.com MORE    See more news Sports Sports Family of college football star who died during game retains attorney, issues statement The player's family called his loss 'unimaginable.' By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    Boston Legacy Fc Aleigh Gambone scores late as Boston Legacy ends four-game skid Aleigh Gambone played hero for the Boston Legacy on Friday night. By The Associated Press | MassLive MORE    Red Sox What caused Red Sox-Orioles’ benches-clearing incident? Closer at 399 (notebook) The Red Sox’ 1-0 win over the Orioles on Friday included a benches-clearing incident. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE