Homicide, MA Nursing Home Deaths, Poison Ivy: Patch Top Stories

NATICK, MA — From a rash of blooming poison ivy to a call for coronavirus face coverings, here are the top stories from Patch from May 22 to May 29.

Poison Ivy Is Really Blooming In MA Right Now: How To Spot It

Whether it's yard work or a hike, here's how to spot the itch-inducing plant as it blooms in late spring across Massachusetts.

As MA Reopens, Officials Don't Want A Rush Back To Workplaces

Gov. Charlie Baker asked employers across Massachusetts to avoid a rush back to work. Officials are concerned about possible safety issues in the region's transit systems.

Coronavirus Has Killed Thousands At MA Nursing Homes: DPH Data

For the first time this week, the state released details about how many people have died of COVID-19 while at nursing homes across Massachusetts.

Worcester Sees First 2020 Homicide After Stabbing

A 29-year-old woman died after a stabbing this week, Worcester's first homicide so far in 2020.

One Marlborough Nursing Home Has Half Of City's COVID-19 Deaths

Marlborough had 40 coronavirus deaths as of Friday, and more than half came from one nursing home.

2 Men Charged For Spit-Dealing Drugs In Worcester: Police

Police caught the two men using a very unhygienic method to deal suspected crack cocaine.

Map: Mosquito Spraying Coming To Milford, Marlborough

It's time to start thinking about mosquitoes, which carry deadly diseases like West Nile and EEE.

'Desperate' Need For Volunteers To Sew Masks For MA Reopening

A national group that organizes mask donations estimates Massachusetts needs 6,000 masks during the phased reopening.

Coronavirus Hits Worcester Sam's Club As City Total Hits 4,000

The Sam's Club warehouse is next door to a Walmart that saw nearly 100 employees sickened by coronavirus.

Peabody Man Caught On I-84 With Bags Of Pain Pills Charged: MSP

Police stopped the man early in the morning last week for speeding.

What Curbside Cannabis Sales In MA May Look Like

Recreational cannabis sales began again on Memorial Day. Here's how some stores are handling post-pandemic sales.

Video: Framingham Man Races Garbage Truck In Show Of Support

A Framingham resident decided to have a little fun with the sanitation workers on a recent garbage day.