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1. Framingham Man Charged With Dragging Dog While Driving Truck: Reports (patch.com) — Residents in Framingham are reacting to reports that a 23-year-old local man has been charged with animal cruelty and driving with a suspended license after a dog was allegedly dragged from his truck for about ten minutes. Witnesses intervened and followed the vehicle, and the injured pit bull mix, Laika, was treated for road rash and paw injuries at Framingham Animal Hospital.
2. Framingham MA firefighters quickly extinguish blaze involving jet ski (metrowestdailynews.com) — Firefighters in Framingham quickly knocked down a jet ski fire Monday evening inside the Eagle Rock Apartments parking garage on Route 9, with sprinklers helping contain the flames. No one was hurt, no residents were displaced, and officials say early indications point to an accidental cause that remains under investigation.
3. Authorities identify woman struck, killed by SUV on Route 9 in Framingham (boston25news.com) — Authorities have identified 30-year-old Michelle Poisson of Framingham as the woman fatally struck by an SUV on Route 9 early Saturday, near Worcester Road. Police say the Honda CRV driver remained at the scene, and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office is assisting Framingham police with the ongoing investigation.
4. Evenly matched Natick and Framingham boys soccer settle for 1-1 tie (metrowestdailynews.com) — Framingham High's boys soccer team battled rival Natick to a 1-1 draw Tuesday evening at Fuller Middle School, with freshman Santiago Nieto scoring for the Flyers. A series of photos captures key saves, goals, and standout plays from Framingham players across the field in this closely contested home matchup.
5. Door Systems vs. Door Systems: A trademark fight over a very similar name (boston.com) — A longtime Framingham-based garage door company, Door Systems Inc., is suing a Delaware tech firm that recently adopted the same corporate name, arguing the overlap is confusing customers and violates trademark law. The family-owned business, which has operated for over 50 years and expanded across the Northeast, is asking a federal judge for damages and an injunction to protect its brand.
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