'Sick To My Stomach:' Dog Chained To Tow Truck On I-95 · Patch PM

Welcome to Thursday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

Dog Chained To Bed Of Tow Truck On Highway In Waltham

Massachusetts State Police said they're investigating after someone caught a photo of a dog chained to the flatbed of a tow truck (pictured above).

Kevin Spacey's Legal Woes Persist Even With Groping Case Out

Prosecutors in Massachusetts announced that they were dropping the indecent assault and battery charge brought last year against Spacey.

Fake Legs Left At Shark Attack Victim's Memorial On Cape Cod

Since March, three wooden legs have been left at a memorial stone for Arthur Medici in Wellfleet.

Danvers School Abuse Cases Likely Higher: Attorney

The lead counsel in the abuse cases against the Boston Archdiocese says there could be undocumented abuse cases at St. John's in Danvers.

After 75 Years, Fallen Marlborough Soldier Coming Home

Alfred Sandini served in World War II as a radio gunner on a B-25C Mitchell bomber that was shot down in French Indochina.

Local

Milford residents have taken their frustrations over the interim Police Chief appointment to the courts.

School officials will try to find a permanent principal for Peabody Veterans Memorial High School by the start of the school year after Eric Buckley unexpectedly resigned this week.

Lightning sparked a fire at a Stoughton Housing Authority senior housing complex, displacing more than 50 residents.

The motorcycle crash in Beverly that shut down Route 1A this morning came after police gave chase to a man they said was driving the bike recklessly.

Sports

The Red Sox played a day game against Toronto before flying to Baltimore for a weekend series. After that is lengthy run against Tampa Bay and the Yankees that could make or break the Sox' playoff hopes down the stretch. Buy tickets to Red Sox games.