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Deer Danger, Lightbulb Thief, Big Road Closure: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories: Restaurant moves, mayor's texts insult Councilors, body pulled from reservoir.

Deer mating season is at peak in Massachusetts, which means drivers need to be on alert.
Deer mating season is at peak in Massachusetts, which means drivers need to be on alert. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

WORCESTER, MA — From deer mating season to a lightbulb thief's guilty plea, here are the top stories from Patch the week ending Nov. 13.

Drivers Beware: Deer Mating Season In MA Is Peaking

Bucks will chase does for hours at all times of day, including across road, wildlife officials say.

Cops Catch Convicted Worcester Man Hiding In Canadian Ditch

He was supposed to show up for a prison sentence after stealing $900,000. He tried to flee to Canada instead.

Milford Issues Citations To Coronavirus Rule Breakers

Milford continues to ticket people and businesses caught violating rules as cases surge in the town.

See Inside: Sudbury Estate Is Biggest For Sale In MA

This was the biggest house for sale in the whole state as of last weekend, according to Realtor.com.

No Foul Play After Missing Framingham Woman's Body Found

Southborough, Framingham and state police spent much of the day Monday searching for the woman in an area off of Route 9.

Prolific New England Lightbulb Thief Pleads Guilty: Feds

Federal prosecutors say he made hundreds of thousands of dollars reselling pricey bulbs stolen from Home Depots across the region, including in Natick.

Mayor's Texts About Councilors Reveal Framingham Political Rift

The mayor issued a statement after a media outlet published text messages showing her distaste for some City Councilors.

New Sudbury Restaurant Hosting Job Fairs

The new restaurant hopes to open before 2021, and needs to hire about 50 people.

Framingham School Enrollment Drops, A Potential Budget Problem

The superintendent says there's a statewide trend of parents holding kindergarten-aged children home during the pandemic.

Route 30 To Close For Second Rail Trail Bridge Raising

The Sunday night closure is the last big piece in the extension of the Cochituate Rail Trail.

Longtime Framingham Restaurant Moves To Plaza Hit By 2017 Fire

A beloved Framingham Mediterranean restaurant will be the first eatery to occupy the plaza.

One Year Later, Home Where Worcester Firefighter Died Renovated

Worcester Lt. Jason Menard died on Nov. 13, 2019, while helping a colleague escape the burning home.