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Murder Charges After Fire, Robots, Guinea Pig Save: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: eBay execs going to prison, high school rankings, child porn charge against custodian, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a local home for Amazon robots to soaring electric rates, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Sept. 30.
Why Shrewsbury Has Some Of The Cheapest Electricity Around
Just a handful of towns in Massachusetts have their own utilities. They are cheaper and much more local than the big utility companies.
New 45-Day Closure Along I-190 In Worcester Starts Soon
This is the second of two long on-ramp closures during a bridge renovation project near the I-290 interchange.
Baby Guinea Pigs Abandoned At MA State Park Headed For Adoption
The weeks-old guinea pigs were found in a pond by fishermen, and one had suffered animal bites.
Worcester Woman Charged With Murder In Gage Street Fatal Fire
Yvonne Ngoiri, 36, has been charged with four counts of second-degree murder in connection to the fatal May fire.
Last Game Of 2022 WooSox Season Canceled In New York
The Worcester Red Sox will still end the 2022 season with a winning record.
Two Former eBay Execs Sentenced In Natick Couple's Harassment
David Harville and Jim Baugh are the second and third former eBay employees to face prison time in connection to the harassment campaign.
Roy Booth, 40, was charged Wednesday in the near fatal beating of MCI-Shirley guard Matthew Tidman.
Westborough Police Clarify Child Porn Charge Has No Local Connection
Police on Tuesday arrested a Westborough elementary school custodian Andrew Size, 52, on a child porn charge.
Amazon Plans To Use Closed Milford Warehouse For Robots
Amazon has asked the town for permission to change the use of its Industrial Road building.
Massachusetts Best High Schools: New Rankings Released
Here are the top schools in the state, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.
Effort To Suspend MA Gas Tax Seeks Supporters — At $3 A Pop
A new coalition wants to put a gas tax item on the 2024 ballot after recent record gas prices. Each supporter is being asked to donate.
