Drought, Artist Dies In Maine, Stuck Raccoon: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From raccoon rescued from a sewer grate to the reopening of local movie theaters, here are the top stories from Patch for the week ending Aug. 14.

Woman Drowns At Stiles Reservoir Near Spencer: DA

This was at least the second fatal drowning in Worcester County so far this summer.

Milford's 'Spite House' May Be Turned Back Into A Home

An odd 1899 home in downtown Milford has been an office for years, but may soon return to its original use.

Active Marlborough Coronavirus Cases Rise Again

Marlborough cases have risen slightly, but the city is continuing to reopen, with City Hall now open to the public during regular hours.

Bellingham Man's Body Found In Maine River

A local artist died over the weekend and was found by police floating in a river near Wells.

Raccoon With Head Stuck In Sewer Rescued By Police, Public Works

An Ashland raccoon caused a sewer blockage when he got his head stuck in a tiny grate.

In A Near-Drought, Only Some In MetroWest Are Under Water Ban

Many local cities and towns, from Milford to Sudbury, are restricting water use. The state declared a "significant drought" for the entire state on Thursday.

Worcester Woman, 18, Shot At Apartment Building

A series of summer shootings continued this week in Worcester when an 18-year-old woman was injured.

Video Shows Worcester Police Takedown Of Teen During Protest

A video from a June 1 protest shows an officer either jab or shove a 19-year-old woman just before her arrest.

Framingham AMC Reopening With 15 Cent Movies

The AMC chain is reopening nine theaters in Massachusetts, including the dine-in theater in Framingham.

Uxbridge Man Arrested For Threatening West Virginia Judge: Feds

He wanted hundreds of millions of dollars to keep quiet about misconduct that never actually happened, federal prosecutors said.

Worcester Barbershop Seeks 'Motley' Street Name Change

Why you might one day find yourself driving down Motley Crew Way in Worcester.

Plea Deal Possible In Worcester Molotov Cocktail Case

The Worcester man was arrested at that same June 1 protest when police spotted him with a satchel of suspected incendiary devices, according to charges.