Coach Charged In Rape, Camp Director Dies: Patch Top Stories

MARLBOROUGH, MA — From a fatal drowning in Worcester County to the closure of a high-end kitchen store, here are the top stories from Patch for the week ending July 17.

Hudson Gymnastics Coach Charged With Raping Teen: DA

The 41-year-old former coach raped the teen on at least three occasions beginning when she was 17, according to prosecutors.

Auburn Mall Stabbing Was Caught On Camera: DA

Yohance Jones, 19, was arraigned Monday in connection to a stabbing that left a man in critical condition.

Free Coronavirus Testing In Marlborough Begins

The state's new "Stop the Spread" testing effort is targeting cities with high infection rates.

Framingham Apartment Moratorium, EDIC Board Urges

Framingham's economic development board fears the moratorium would give the impression the city is "no longer open for business." The city's Planning Board has not voted on the issue yet.

Worcester Police Withhold Many Use-Of-Force Body Camera Videos

Worcester police recorded 23 use-of-force encounters during a 2019 body camera pilot, but video of only three incidents has been released.

Worst Heat Of 2020 Coming To MA This Weekend

Potentially dangerous heat begins in Massachusetts Saturday, with the worst expected Sunday and Monday.

Director Of Framingham Special Needs Day Camp Dies

Brian Rogan, 58, was the principal of the Kennedy School in Brockton and a Northborough resident.

Fatal Milford Police Shooting Still Under Investigation

Philip Castonguay III, 39, was shot and killed by a Milford officer on April 6.

Worcester Colleges Plan Fall Semesters Around Coronavirus

See how Worcester's eight largest colleges are planning to welcome students back amid coronavirus.

Wayland 'Lobsterfest' Will Benefit Alzheimer’s Association

This fundraiser is coming up on July 22.

Boy, 4, Drowns In Southbridge Pool: DA

The Sunday drowning is under investigation by state and local police, according to the Worcester Country District Attorney.

Natick Sur La Table Store Closing Amid Bankruptcy

Seattle-based Sur La Table filed for bankruptcy protection this week, and will close almost half its stores nationwide.

Video: Worcester Black Lives Matter Mural Painted On Major Taylor

Artists got to work at 6 a.m. Wednesday on the large mural near the intersection of Major Taylor and Martin Luther King Jr. boulevards.