Gas Explosion Victims Return Home And Find A Mess: Patch PM

Welcome to Thursday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Massachusetts Patch network:

For Returning Gas Explosion Victims, Home Isn't Always Sweet

Residents sometimes find a mess when Columbia Gas tells them they can go back to their homes in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence.

Brookline Firefighter Saves Couple After Car Drives Off Pier

An off-duty firefighter happened to be there when the couple drove off the pier in Charlestown.

Dedham Company Develops App That Rewards Safe Driving

The company said safe drivers earn points to redeem towards gift cards at Amazon, Starbucks, Apple and more.

Sea Turtle Stranded On Cape Cod Dies, Second In 2 Weeks

Experts say it's unusual to have turtles wash ashore over such a short period.

Photo: Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff