Trooper Pulled From Flaming Cruiser After Avoiding Deer: Patch PM

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Man Fought Police, Girlfriend While His Pregnant Dog Died: DA

The 29-year-old is accused of fighting a group of people that included his girlfriend and her daughters while his dog died in a hot car.

>>>Also: Westford Man Left Dogs In 128-Degree Car: Police

State Trooper Pulled From Flaming Cruiser After Avoiding Deer

The trooper was released from the hospital this afternoon.

Dorothy Pond Missing Kayaker's Body Found

More sad news from the water.

>>>Also: Mayflower Beach Drowning Victim ID'd

Little Dog Saves Family From Marlborough Fire

A family's dog barked when flames started to shoot from a home on Chestnut Street.

Boston Firefighter Dies In Motorcycle Crash

The Boston Fire Department announced Friday that an active member died on July 4 after an off-duty motorcycle crash.

Gripes Mount Over Salem Fireworks Display

Changes in where the fireworks were launched led to complaints from people who didn't get as good of a view as usual.

Newton Girl, 14, Missing

A Newton girl went missing early Friday morning and now police are asking for the public's help in finding her.

Luke Bryan At Fenway Park Event Guide

Bryan will be at the home of the Red Sox Friday night and he'll be joined by Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen and DJ Rock.

Fireworks Behind 'Significant Hand Injury' At Mansfield Train Station

The man has been taken to the hospital.

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