Scooter-Rider Halted After 130 Miles, Police Say: Patch PM

Welcome to Monday's Patch PM. Here are some of our top headlines across the Massachusetts Patch network:

Scooter-Rider Halted After 130 Miles, Used Phone As Light: Police

Police didn't say why the man was driving from MA to ME overnight, but they did drive him the remaining 70 miles.

MA Native Nearly Throws No Hitter; Racist Tweets Revealed Post Game

Sunday was a day for varying emotions for Middleboro native and Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb.

Over $130K Raised For Marine, New Father Killed In Cape Cod Crash

Thousands have contributed to the family of a Marine struck while driving home from the hospital, where his wife had recently given birth.

MA Senate Approves Bill To Tax Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb

Now the bill heads to the governor.

Former Necco Employees Suing Over Plant Closure

The Revere factory was abruptly shut down last week.

Family Member: Beverly Dance Studio Owner Faked Illness Before

Meanwhile, Candy Dennis says she is in the process of selling Revive Dance Xchange in Beverly.

Shark Sighting Closes Swimming At Cape Cod Beach

Swimming at the beach was suspended after a lifeguard plane spotted the shark.

Burlington Police Have Fun At Phone Scammers' Expense

Posting warnings to social media wasn't enough for Burlington Police officers, who called the scammers back.

Maura Healey Endorses Pressley For Congress Over Capuano

Ayanna Pressley just landed a ringing endorsement as she runs for Congress.

Mark Wahlberg Casting For New Movie In Boston

Wahlberg is looking for extras for a new film that will have construction workers, blue collar workers, fishermen, and. "Mob guys."

Video Shows Man Throwing Dog Off Wareham Bridge: Officials

The Wareham DNR is investigating after video captured a man throwing his dog off a bridge and then jump in after it.

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