MetroWest Doctor Indicted For Money Laundering: Patch PM

LEXINGTON, MA — It's a relatively cool Friday afternoon in Massachusetts ahead of a weekend that may look a little different due to new coronavirus restrictions Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday.

Elsewhere in the region, a Lexington doctor and his office assistant have been indicted on money laundering charges, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Dr. Rahim Shafa had a practice in Lexington, but also offices in Natick and Milford.

Here are some other stories Patch has been keeping an eye on in the area:

Around MetroWest

Natick Firefighter Still Hospitalized After Fire At Former School

A two-alarm fire at the former St. Patrick's school broke out Thursday afternoon.

Framingham Black Lives Matter Protest Set For Saturday

The Framingham High School Black Student Union has organized the event at the old center common.

Two Toxic Cyanobacteria Blooms Detected In Charles River

The blooms were found in the Lower Basin of the Charles River between the Mass Avenue Bridge and Longfellow Bridge.

Around Worcester

Man Desecrated Jewish Symbols At Worcester Temple: DA

A 28-year-old Worcester man was arrested Wednesday after kicking a Star of David, police said.

Worcester EcoTarium Closing Due To Financial Fallout Of Pandemic

The EcoTarium natural history museum will cut 24 staff members and close beginning Sept. 4, with a plan to reopen in 2021.