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Corn Maze Fire, Molotov Cocktails, Nonprofit Theft: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Sharp rise in homelessness, gym closes suddenly, summer forecast, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a race for underachievers to a suspicious corn maze fire, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending June 24.
Worcester Man Caught With Molotov Cocktail At Protest Sentenced
Vincent Eovacious was among a group of demonstrators confronted by police after a protest in Worcester in 2020 after George Floyd's murder.
Most Of Massachusetts Now In 'Significant Drought'
Lower rainfall has pushed drought levels up in the most heavily populated parts of Massachusetts. Conditions are worsening elsewhere.
Suspicious Fire Damages Davis Farmland Mega Maze
Local and state fire authorities are investigating the fire, which broke out Tuesday morning at Davis Farmland.
Westborough Crunch Gym Closes Suddenly
Members of the Oak Street Crunch Fitness location may still be able to use other nearby locations, according to the company.
Worcester Homeless Population Jumped 43% In One Year
There are now nearly 500 homeless people in Worcester, the highest number local human services workers can recall.
Northborough Man Pleads Guilty In $366K Nonprofit Theft
A 36-year-old local man stole hundreds of thousands from a Sturbridge nonprofit, according to federal prosecutors.
The first Justin and Ray 0.5K race will be held Sunday "to celebrate mediocrity at its finest."
Summer Solstice: See Worcester Long Range Summer Forecast
With the first real day of summer on Tuesday, see what temperatures and rainfall might look like through September.
Webster Man Who Died Suspiciously Identified
The 39-year-old was found dead early Friday morning at a shopping plaza along East Main Street.
