Teacher Guilty Of Rape, Bus Attacker, Carnival Cash: Patch Top Stories

MILFORD, MA — From a donation to a local July 4 parade to a teacher found guilty of rape, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending May 13.

Pair Escape Weston 3-Alarm House Fire

The fire broke out around 8 a.m. Tuesday. A passerby woke up the couple sleeping inside.

After Milford Carnival Denied, Company Gives July 4 Parade Thousands

The big annual fundraiser for Milford's July 4 parade won't happen in 2022, but the carnival company has still donated big.

Ex-Auburn Teacher Guilty In Student Rape Case: DA

Stephen Jaszek, 66, will be sentenced later this month on aggravated rape charges.

Worcester Police Charge Man In Bus Driver Stabbing

The stabbing happened Wednesday afternoon along Lincoln Street. Police said the bus driver's injuries were non-life-threatening.

Worcester Council Voted To Fund K9, Now Money Will Go To Police Drone

The council voted in November to accept $100,000 from the state for a K9 program. Now some of the money will go toward a drone.

World War II Vet, 96, Taking 'Honor Flight' Thanks To Milford Charity

Nicholas De Maria served in the Pacific during World War II. Next month he'll travel to Washington, DC, for a "honor flight."

Wayland 2022 Election Results: Who's Winning In Town Races

Check out the preliminary Wayland election results, including contested races for select board and school committee.

Worcester Man Charged In 2010 New Bedford Rape: DA

An untested rape kit led to charges against the 47-year-old, who is serving a federal sentence for child sexual exploitation.

Father, Son Killed In Route 16 Crash Identified: Worcester County DA

The 34-year-old father and 15-year-old son were leaving the Alicante Restaurant on Friday when they drove into a pond after a collision.

Owner Fined After Dogs Kill Deer Along MA River

Massachusetts environmental police said the owner was walking the dog off leash when the attack happened.