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Fentanyl Bust, Coronavirus At CVS, Trump Threat: Top Stories
See the top Patch stories of the week: breweries get creative, photos show empty state, trails closing across Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, MA — From big job losses to a big fentanyl bust in Worcester, these are the top stories from Patch the week of March 20 to March 27.
Man Threatens To 'Kill' Worcester Police After Shooting
After a standoff with a shooting suspect, police in Worcester were ambushed by a second man waiting inside a home.
Wayland CVS Worker Positive For Coronavirus
The CVS has since reopened after a deep cleaning, town officials said.
Trustees, Audubon Closing Dozens Of Trails: MA Stay-At-Home Order
Trails across Massachusetts from Hingham to the Berkshires closed on Tuesday due to the new stay-at-home advisory.
Framingham Enacts New Order On What Closes Due To Coronavirus
Framingham went a step further than Gov. Charlie Baker's stay-at-home order, aiming to reduce crowds around lottery and food service.
Framingham Resident Dies Of Coronavirus, Cases Up To 36
Framingham marked a sad milestone on Thursday when an elderly man died of COVID-19.
Photos: MA Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order Empties Public Spaces
See how the stay-at-home advisory was playing out across cities, towns, and college campuses.
A man set to be released in April is back in hot water after making threats against the president and other federal officials, according to prosecutors.
2 People Treated For Coronavirus At Milford Regional Hospital
One of the people was released and able to go home, the hospital said.
Coronavirus Shutdown Forces MA Breweries To Get Creative
Read about how breweries, which rely on sit-down service, are finding new ways to deliver a product with a lot of restrictions.
Job Losses Hit MetroWest Workers As Coronavirus Outbreak Grows
Hear from MetroWest residents who are facing the economic fallout of COVID-19.
Worcester Coronavirus: Firefighter Tests Positive
The firefighter and a recruit tested positive, forcing many more from the department into quarantine.
MA Cannabis Shops To Close Due To Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order
Recreational stores across the state closed on Tuesday, but many have switched to offering medical marijuana.
Big Worcester Fentanyl Bust: 3 Arrested
A long investigation ended last Friday night when state and local police raided a Worcester home.
Worcester Hospitals Seeing Severe Coronavirus Cases Rise
The number of "acute" COVID-19 cases are rising in the Worcester area, a possible preview of when the disease peaks in Massachusetts.
