Poop, Business Owner Dies, Dad's Disney Trip: Patch Top Stories

NATICK, MA — Here are the most widely read stories — and the ones most-shared on social media — from Patch the week of Jan. 17 to Jan 24.

Ashland Woman Behind Serial Pooping In Natick

Unless you were somehow secluded from the internet, you probably already know about this stinking story.

Watch: Worcester Bobcat Is Back — This Time During The Day

The bobcat returned last week, but we're still trying to find out which neighborhood this is.

Milford Medical Center Seeks Companions For End-Of-Life Care

Milford Regional Medical Center is accepting applications for the "No One Dies Alone" program through the end of January.

Man Killed In Framingham Fire Was Local Business Owner

He was the longtime owner of a Westborough liquor store.

Suit: Worcester Cop's Falsehood Sent Man To Jail For 1,000 Days

A new federal lawsuit details how a man was sent to jail for almost three years after an apparent illegal search.

Worcester Man Going To Disney After $1M Lotto Win

Your lottery fantasy might involve a new house or paying down debt. This dad is dreaming of taking his son to Disney.

Chris Evans Series 'Defending Jacob' Gets Release Date

The local guy's new Apply TV miniseries is coming this spring.

State Police K9 Found Key Evidence After Framingham Double-Murder

A K9 sniffed out an important item in the investigation into a Framingham double-killing.

MA Nurses Respond To Leonard Morse Hospital Service Changes

MetroWest Medical Center's owner announced a huge change to services at Framingham and Natick hospitals.