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Bear Killing, Odd Lotto Win, Gas Station Ban: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Framingham geothermal experiment, Alicia Witt on parents' deaths, brewery turns into restaurant, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From an illegal bear killing to a geothermal experiment in Framingham, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Jan. 28.
Worcester's 3Cross Brewery To Reemerge For A Fourth Time
The Cambridge Street brewery will transform into a restaurant. This is the fourth transition since 3Cross started in 2014.
Mixed-Use Project Planned For Former Natick Brewery Site
Local developer Stonegate Group has pitched a development for the former Kells brewery with 19 units.
Milford Man's $4 Million Win A Lottery First
He bought the winning ticket on New Year's Day at a West Street store.
State Sen. Chandler Retiring, A Jolt To Worcester Political Scene
Chandler, 84, announced her retirement after 20 years in the state Senate on Wednesday. Several local politicians may seek her seat.
Geothermal Experiment Coming To Framingham Neighborhood
About 100 Eversource customers in Framingham will soon be able to tap into a geothermal heating and cooling network.
Desert In Marlborough To Undergo Restoration With State Grant
The Mass Wildlife grant will aid an endangered pitch pine and scrub oak forest in Marlborough.
The Forestdale Road shooting happened early Tuesday morning involving two people in a parked car.
Alicia Witt Says Parents Refused Help Before Deaths In Worcester
Witt's parents were found in their Worcester home in December. She released a statement Tuesday addressing their living conditions.
MA Man Charged After Killing Bear Feeding In His Backyard
The mother bear was surrounded by her cubs when state Environmental Police went to the man's Worcester County home.
Milford Police Seek Woman Who Used Fake $100 Bills
The counterfeiter was caught on camera using the bills at several local stores.
Worcester Gas Station Ban: City Wouldn't Be First In U.S.
Worcester residents have petitioned the City Council to stop building gas stations. A California city was the first to do it last year.
The owner of Shoppers World talked plans for a new grocery store with officials last week. They ruled out one national chain.
