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Man Writes Touching Letter to Wife's Caregivers | Clown Hoax Hits Merrimack: Massachusetts Week in Review

Here's a look at the top stories across the Patch network in Massachusetts.

MASSACHUSETTS — Here's a look at the top stories on the Patch network in Massachusetts during the week of Oct. 3

Lynnfield Native Pens Letter to Wife's Caregivers

A Boston writer and Lynnfield native's letter to his wife's doctors and nurses has touched hearts across the country.

Gloucester Chief to Step Down After Termination

The Gloucester Mayor and Police Chief have reached an agreement following allegations of evidence tampering.

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State Police, National Guard Seize Lone Marijuana Plant on 81-Year Old's Property

A woman's pot plant was taken from her property as a part of a joint raid in the area.

Woman Charged With Stabbing Husband to Death

The woman has been sent for a competency evaluation.

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Clown Hoax Hit Merrimack, No Suspects

Merrimack President says the college was among those across New England hit by an anonymous Twitter account.

Victim Identified in Fatal Porter Square Bicycle Crash

The District Attorney's office identified the Lexington man killed Wednesday morning near Porter Square.

Two Suspects Engage in Shootout with Officers in Roslindale

The incident occurred on Newburg Street Tuesday afternoon.

Brush Up On Your Banter, Gilmore Girls is Coming to Town

Luke's Diner, the iconic diner of Stars Hollow, is setting up in Lynn and Brighton to promote the soon-to-be-released season on Netflix.

Wilmington Superintendent Resigns from Position

The Wilmington School Committee has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Mary DeLai

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