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Homicide Arrest, Kidnapper Jailed, Tornadoes: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories: Another library ends late fees, "Black Panther" filming, rapper takes over cannabis store, more.

A crane carrying lights hovers over downtown Worcester on Thursday during filming of the Marvel Studios movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
A crane carrying lights hovers over downtown Worcester on Thursday during filming of the Marvel Studios movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." (Neal McNamara/Patch)

WORCESTER, MA — From a very over-the-limit driver to a Wakandan takeover, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Aug. 27.

Fine Idea: Wayland Library Eliminates Late Fees

The Wayland Free Public Library is now even more free, joining other local libraries in axing late fees.

First Worcester Economic Empowerment Pot Store Changing Hands

California-based Cookies will open a new location in Worcester where New Día opened in March.

OUI Arrest In Framingham On Mass Pike: Man Had .36 BAC

The 41-year-old from Douglas promptly fell asleep after his OUI arrest this week, state police said.

'Black Panther' Filming In Worcester: 5 Days Of Street Closures

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" literally took over downtown Worcester this week with closed streets and sidewalks every night.

No Bail For Woman In Worcester Baby Kidnapping

Kassidy Lauziere-Cuevas, 19, was arrested Saturday after taking a 4-day-old girl from her mother, according to police.

Opioid Overdose Memorial Back In Natick, Volunteers Needed

S.O.A.R. Natick will plant scores of purple flags this weekend, representing lives lost to substance-use disorder.

Virginia Man Arrested In Milford Homicide: DA

Victim Paul Weaver, 54, of Milford, was found stabbed to death inside a storage locker last week.

Final Damage Reports Out On Marlborough, Stow, Bolton Tornadoes

The National Weather Service has issued its final report on how big and damaging Monday's three tornadoes were.