Massachusetts State Flag Deemed Too Offensive: Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top stories:

Cambridge City Council Deems Massachusetts Flag Offensive

The Cambridge City Council has voted support a resolution that would look into changing the state flag, calling it offensive to Native Americans. They also discussed taking it out of the chamber. See why here.

Boston's Accent Is Second-Sexiest In America, For Some Reason

These people have absolutely, 100 percent, never been to Boston.

Educator Named MA's Teacher Of The Year

Takeru Nagayoshi will now represent Massachusetts for the National Teacher of the Year award.

Cape Cod Town Rejects Shark Barrier Funding By 1 Vote

The money would have gone toward a potential barrier in an area known as Children's Beach, where the town holds swimming lessons.

Also today

A police officer was hit by a car while chasing a suspect in Egleston Square. He is expected to survive.

Local Democrats lashed out at the state Republican Party, accusing it of a misinformation campaign regarding legislation on undocumented immigration.

A 71-year-old North Andover woman faces federal charges after being accused of illegally performing face and butt injections with silicone oil.

A Lakeville woman won $1 million on a scratch ticket three years after her husband did — for the second time.

An elementary school in Wellesley has canceled classes for the rest of the week after a small fire.

Local

Arlington Police are seeking a suspicious person near where a fire started.

Worcester music legend Steve Going is dead at 66.

The Beverly Gran Prix is taking a hiatus this year.

Police in Tewksbury are looking for a street sign thief.

Sports

The Red Sox are back it one night after wasting a historic start by Chris Sale, losing, 5-4, in 11 innings. Boston hosts Colorado at 7:10 p.m. as Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound (NESN) ... The Bruins took Carolina's best shot and came out 2-1 victors in Game 3. Boston looks to sweep the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday night in Carolina ... The Celtics saw their worst possible outcome at Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery, missing on a top pick and settling for Sacramento's 14th pick ... The New England Patriots are looking at a possible reunion with star linebacker Jamie Collins, according to the NFL Network.