Firefighter Dies, Vile Potholes, Fentanyl Raid: Patch Top Stories

MILFORD, MA — Here are the most widely read stories — and most-shared on social media — from Patch the week of Dec. 14 to 20.

Police Probe 'Untimely' Death Of Milford Firefighter

Milford firefighter Patrick Evans died unexpectedly on Sunday. Several fundraisers have been set up to help his family. Find them here.

Trump Or 'Our Oath': Massachusetts Lawmakers On Impeachment

Hear what members of Massachusetts' all-Democrat Congressional delegation have to say about their votes to impeach President Donald Trump.

Nearly 5 Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In Worcester Raid

Fentanyl is increasingly the deadliest illicit drug in Massachusetts, according to state health officials.

Beware Of These Nasty Route 9 Potholes: Photos

Anyone who's driven along Route 9 recently knows these craters. MassDOT is working on fixing them.

Housing 'Squandered' Near MetroWest MBTA Stations, Study Says

Towns and cities across MetroWest don't have enough housing near transit, according to this study.

Man Charged In Framingham Woman's Murder Wanted To Flee State

The mother was shot while she sat in her car outside her boyfriend's Hudson apartment. He's being charged in connection to her killing.

Cannabis Retailer Wants To Open Marlborough Store

The store, Vedi Naturals, has at least a year of state licensing to go through before opening.

Elderly Driver Dies In Worcester Collision

The driver likely died of a medical issue, according to Worcester police.

'Most Wanted' Worcester Shooting Suspect Arrested

A Worcester man was arrested in West Brookfield for shooting two people outside a convenience store last April.

State May Close MCI-Framingham By 2024: Report

The state is trying to avoid a costly renovation of the women's prison, which was built in the 1870s.

Framingham Teacher Rallies District To Send Cards To Carlos

A sweet story about one teacher's effort to send cards to a 5-year-old awaiting a heart transplant. There's a twist: the teacher is also a transplant recipient.

Painstakingly, Worcester Sets 2020 Tax Rates

Worcester Councilors set the fiscal 2020 tax rates this week, one of the most contentious issues in the city.

Send Us Your Holiday Photos!

Reminder: Patch is seeking photos of holiday decorations. We'll put them in a story before Christmas. Email yours to neal.mcnamara@patch.com.