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Machete Attack, School Burns, Stores Closing: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Driveway scammer, 20 years for man in woman's killing, bomb threat arrest, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From the best local colleges to a machete attack, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Sept. 16.
Shrewsbury Man Faces 20 Years In 2018 Marlene Bleau Killing
Bleau was found in Lake Quinsigamond in July 2018, and an autopsy showed she was strangled, according to prosecutors.
Machete Attack In Westborough Leads To Shrewsbury Man's Arrest
The incident happened at the shuttered cinema along Route 9 in Westborough.
Doherty Fire Will Have 'Minimal Impact' On School Construction
The under-construction high school caught fire Monday after a welding accident.
Driveway Seal Coat Scammer Active In Area, Wayland Police Report
A lone man is driving around to offer driveway services at a sharply increased rate, according to Wayland police.
Bellingham Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Pedestrian Collision In Roxbury
The 47-year-old pleaded guilty Tuesday to motor vehicle homicide and OUI charges.
MA Woman Arrested In Boston Children's Bomb Threat: Feds
Two recent bomb threats have disrupted the hospital and follow harassment from the right-wing social media group Libs of TikTok
The three local stores are among the more than 50 across the nation that Bed, Bath & Beyond is eliminating.
MA National Guard Activated To Aid Martha's Vineyard Migrants
Gov. Charlie Baker Friday announced his plan to offer shelter to 50 men, women and children sent to the state by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Massachusetts Colleges Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best
The U.S. News annual list of best colleges and universities dropped Monday, and as usual, Massachusetts is well represented.
