Braces Lawsuit, New Eateries, Crime Prediction: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From a possibly premature deal over a crime forecasting tool to an armed robbery in Milford, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 5.

Worcester Company Fined $450K Over Adulterated Heating Oil

The heating oil provided under a state contract contained too much biodiesel, according to state prosecutors.

Video: Milford Armed Robbery Leads To Crash; Suspects At-Large

The Sunday night incident left a driver injured after the robbers crashed immediately following the heist.

The Farmer's Daughter In Sudbury Sets Opening Date

It's time to start making your brunch plans — a long awaited breakfast spot is about to open.

Worcester PD Signed Deal To Use Crime Forecast Tool In December

Worcester police agreed to buy a controversial crime forecasting software in December, weeks before the public knew about it.

Marlborough Hospital Moves Coronavirus Vaccinations To Marriott

The city's "mini mega" vaccine site still isn't official, but vaccines are being handed out at a new location.

MA Panini Chain Expanding To Shoppers World In Framingham

More good news for local food lovers. The Hot Panini chain is opening its most eastern location in the state in Framingham.

2 Men Arrested In Marlborough For Cocaine, Fentanyl Trafficking

The men were wanted as part of a MetroWest Drug Taskforce investigation.

AG Sues Framingham Orthodontist Claiming MassHealth Fraud

Among other allegations, the AG says The Braces Place chain prolonged dental treatments. Some of those complaints originated from Brazilian Framingham residents.

First Worcester Economic Empowerment Cannabis Store Opens

New Dia has been in the works since 2017 and is the first store in Worcester owned and operated by a person of color.

Framingham's ātac Can't Reopen Yet, But More Programs Coming

New state rules allow performing arts venues to reopen, but smaller ones like ātac aren't just yet. Hear how they plan to move forward as coronavirus cases decline.