Viral Rally, Coronavirus At Dunkin', Free Masks: Top Stories

WAYLAND, MA — From a fighter-jet flyover to a raucous rally in front of the state House in Boston, here are the top stories from Patch the week of May 1 to May 7.

A 'Rallying Cry' For The Coronavirus Fight Born In Wayland

Two Wayland TV producers have come up with a symbol to rally around during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fighter Jets To Fly Over Massachusetts To Honor Medical Workers

A group of Massachusetts Air National Guard planes flew across the state on Wednesday afternoon.

MA State Parks Closing Some Facilities Over Warm Weekend

It may not be a problem with snow in the forecast this weekend, but some state parks saw closures last weekend due to crowding.

Hundreds Of Tightly Packed Protesters Gather At Statehouse

Dozens of people rallied in front of the state House demanding business return to normal amid the pandemic.

Worcester Dunkin' Closes After Worker Positive For Coronavirus

One worker at the Kelley Square Dunkin' tested positive, the company confirmed.

Natick To Discuss Cuts Including School Closure, Ending Programs

Like many towns, Natick is dealing with a budget crunch related to coronavirus.

Worcester Police To Give Free Masks, Fines For Non-Compliance

In Worcester, you can either accept a free mask or a $300 fine.

Car Rally At MCI-Framingham Planned As Coronavirus Cases Grow

Relatives and friends of inmates at MCI-Framingham rallied on Sunday to ask the state to release prisoners who are at risk of contracting coronavirus.

Owner Of Worcester, MetroWest Hospitals Gets $345M Stimulus

A Dallas-based company got a piece of the federal stimulus package, but has also furloughed employees in the area.

No Coronavirus: Marlborough Senior Facility Celebrates Test Results

The senior care facility has so far avoided coronavirus, although hundreds of others across Massachusetts have been hit hard.

1920s Tudor For Sale In Worcester Part Of A Historic Suburb

A piece of local architectural history went on sale last week on Worcester's west side.

Party Engines Idle: A Milford Limo Company Rides Out Coronavirus

The owner of a popular Milford limo company is weathering the pandemic by giving some unique rides.

81 Worcester Walmart Employees Positive For Coronavirus

City officials ordered all 400 Worcester Walmart employees get tested after finding a cluster of 23 had tested positive.

Worcester County Motorcyclist Dies In Florida Crash

A Clinton woman died over the weekend after crashing into a guard rail in the far northwest corner of the state.

Worcester Bookstore Sees Advantage Over Amazon Amid Coronavirus

The owner of a Worcester bookstore says she's able to compete with Amazon by offering better customer service during coronavirus.