Profanity-Laced Plea Has Andover Official In Hot Water: Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are the top headlines from across your region.

Andover Official's Profanity-Laden Tweet Has Her In Hot Water

Director of Veteran Services Alicia Reddin, who withdrew from a State Rep. race in July, had some choice words on Twitter.

Globe Calls For Coordinated Response To Trump's 'Dirty War'

The Globe is appealing to papers to publish editorials on Aug. 16 denouncing what it calls a 'dirty war against the free press.'

Woman, 20, Dies In Crash With Police Cruiser

The Somerset Police officer was responding to a report of a truck break-in when the crash occurred, police said.
>>>Also: Pike Motorcycle Crash Kills 80-Year-Old Man

Bill Murray, Photog Squabble On Martha's Vineyard: Police

In true Vineyard form, the pair allegedly exchanged "Do you know who I ams?"

William Shakespeare Convicted Of Boston Murder

"This was a cold-blooded and vicious shooting in broad daylight," prosecutors said

Alewife T Garage Closed This Weekend, Needs Work: MBTA

Crews found more patches of deteriorated concrete when they went in to fix a spot where concrete fell onto a car this week.

Trump Monument Smashed To Bits In New Hampshire Capital

A stone block commemorating President Trump's win in the 2016 New Hampshire primary was smashed in Concord at the state library.

Anonymous Business Person Donates 200 Yellow Bike Vests To JP

An anonymous donor gave 200 yellow bike vests to police to donate to underscore the importance of being visible when riding around the city.

Why This Newton Woman Volunteers At The American Cancer Society

After her husband died in 2015, she knew she needed to channel her grief.

Photo by the Committee to Elect Alicia Reddin.