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12 News Stories That Touched A Nerve In 2019
Funny, sad, weird: These are the stories that Patch readers liked the most in 2019. They run the gamut from food stories to odd crimes.
WORCESTER, MA — Take a glance back at 2019, and you can probably pick out a couple of events that really stood out — the impeachment of President Donald Trump, the Patriots Super Bowl win, the New Hampshire motorcycle crash, and the Antonio Brown saga.
But there are some stories that you might've forgotten about — smaller incidents and events that got lost in the shuffle of daily life. We looked back through all the thousands of stories published by Patch in 2019 to find the most-discussed incidents that happened in the MetroWest and Worcester areas.
From a strange incident involving a man with a hatchet to the rebirth of a beloved candy bar, here are the 2019 stories that seemed to really touch a nerve:
Burnt, Turnt: Tanning Salon Housed Massive Pot Stash, Cops Say
Maybe it was the headline, but this odd story of a marijuana operation run out of a Milford business was extremely popular.
Sudbury's Duck Soup Saves Sky Candy Bar
This beloved food shop in Sudbury began producing the Necco Sky Bar in 2019, and is trying to ramp up production to sell the discontinued treat nationwide.
Marijuana-Infused Ice Cream Floated In Framingham
Cloud Creamery proposed a production facility in Framingham in April (but, sorry, not on April 20).
Hero Worcester Firefighter Jason Menard Laid To Rest: Photos
The death of Lt. Jason Menard was one of the most painful moments for Worcester and the state in 2019.
Bloody Man With Hatchet In Milford: Here's What Happened
A Milford man experiencing a crisis went on a rampage this fall, disrupting a large backyard party while bleeding.
A Worcester School Committee member created a controversy when he made these comments in a Facebook post.
Chris Evans Attends His Lincoln-Sudbury High School Reunion
Movie stars: they're just like us. Evens graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury 20 years ago.
Pike Lanes Reopened After Falling Concrete Hits Cars
Commuters across MetroWest were dealing with the fallout of this February incident, where pieces of concrete fell onto the Mass Pike during a morning commute.
Natick High School Robotics Teams Qualify For State Competition
One team from a school headed to a robotics competition is an accomplishment — but Natick High School had three teams qualify in 2019.
Marlborough's Villatoro Restaurant And Cafe Closes
A restaurant that was once recognized as the best diner in the U.S. closed due to tax issues.
The Blackstone mother charged with second-degree murder in the death of her child was found not guilty in June.
8-Alarm Natick Fire Tears Through Shops On Common
Downtown Natick is still recovering from this July fire, which left a firefighter injured.
