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Abduction, HBO In Town, Roller Rink Closes: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories from Patch: Illegal fishermen caught, hit-and-run driver sought, public works commissioner dies.

Worcester's Skylite Roller Skating rink shut down on Monday after 40 years.
Worcester's Skylite Roller Skating rink shut down on Monday after 40 years. (Google Maps)

WORCESTER, MA — From a Sunday night kidnapping attempt to a new medical marijuana dispensary opening, here are the top stories from the week ending Oct. 23:

Girl, 11, Abducted Off Worcester Street, Fights Off Kidnappers

The girl was able to fight off two men who grabbed her off the street in the city's Vernon Hill area, according to police.

HBO Julia Child Show Filming In Framingham

Signs for the film crew went up this week in the downtown Framingham area.

'Sumptuous' Mansion In Worcester Hits Market At $1.4M

The home of the week is a luxurious and relatively new mansion in one of Worcester's newest enclaves.

Man Kicked, Spit On Marlborough Officers During Arrest: Police

Police tried to arrest him for drunk driving, but he put up a serious fight, police said.

Nearly 100 Fish Destroyed After Illegal Catch At Coes Reservoir

Environmental police caught several people illegally netting a variety of fish at the Worcester reservoir.

Assumption President Responds To 'Offensive' Email About Election

The school sent students an article containing references to same-sex marriage as evil.

Worcester Public Works Commissioner Paul Moosey Dies

Moosey, 63, died after a battle with cancer. He worked for the city for 36 years.

Sudbury Advises Against Halloween Trick-Or-Treating This Year

Sudbury is taking a more cautious approach compared to some other communities, advising residents to avoid the Halloween tradition.

More Framingham Students Return To Classes in November

Framingham is still seeing a high number of coronavirus cases, but some special needs students will return to schools in November.

Skylite Roller Skating In Worcester Announces Closing

One of the last roller skating rinks in the region closed its doors this week after 40 years in business.

Holliston PD Find Driver In Delivery Man Hit-And-Run

Police haven't identified the driver, but said they are cooperating with the investigation.

Bountiful Farms Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opening In Natick

The new dispensary opened off of Route 9 on Thursday, but is only open to medical cannabis license holders.