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4-Alarm Fire, Deer Rescue, Co2 Explosion: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories from Patch: Library project stalls, deadly I-495 crash, new coronavirus testing location.
WORCESTER, MA — From a fawn rescued from a drain pipe to tragic pedestrian hit-and-run incident, here are the top stories from Patch for the week ending Aug. 21.
4-Alarm Fire In Worcester Devastates Commercial Building
The fire broke out Tuesday morning in the Webster Square building. An illegal welding station is likely to blame, according to the fire department.
Eurie Stamps Death Investigation Under Review: Middlesex DA
Activists have renewed calls for justice in the 2011 police shooting death of Eurie Stamps, a 68-year-old grandfather and former MBTA worker.
'Serious Deficiencies' Will Close Wayland Route 27 Bridge
Route 27 will be closed between Wayland and Sudbury until well into September for emergency bridge repairs.
2 Pedestrians Injured In Natick Hit-And-Run Incident
Truck In Natick Hit-And-Run Located: DA
Two people were walking along a sidewalk Tuesday night when a pickup truck jumped the curb and hit them, according to police.
What To Do About People Not Wearing Masks? Patch Readers Respond
What would you do if you saw someone not wearing a mask when they were supposed to? Here's what local residents told us they would do.
1 Dead In Worcester Double-Shooting
A man shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself, police said. She was hospitalized with severe injuries.
A carbon dioxide pipe ruptured at a facility that makes fire safety equipment. Firefighters evacuated the nearby homes as a precaution.
Marlborough Library Move On Hold Due To Coronavirus
Marlborough hasn't moved forward with a major project due to uncertainty over state funding.
Framingham To Offer Walk-Up Coronavirus Testing
A drive-up coronavirus facility in Framingham is leaving, but it will be replaced with walk-up testing at a performing arts space.
Clinton Man, 41, Killed In I-495 Crash
The man died after rear-ending a semitrailer, according to state police.
Video: Ashland Firefighter Pulls Fawn From Drain Pipe
Unfortunately, the fawn had to be euthanized after it was pulled from a drain on Monday morning.
