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Nurse Strike, Rug Rascal, Cannabis Ice Cream: Patch Top Stories
Plus: New vaccine hub, temperature record broken, fundraiser for Natick teen.
WORCESTER, MA — From record-breaking temperatures to a wanted man hiding in a rug, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 12.
St. Vincent Nurses Go On Strike In Worcester
The open-ended strike began early Monday morning. Nurses are seeking boosted staffing levels at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Framingham Cannabis Ice Cream Business Gets Final OK
Cloud Creamery will manufacture the adult treats in Framingham for sale at retail cannabis stores.
Family Sets Up Fundraiser For Natick HS Student Killed In Crash
Giovanni Taboh, 17, died on Saturday night when an SUV he was riding in crashed along I-93 in Canton.
Marlborough Mayor Wants City To Challenge Mass General Facility
The parent company of Mass General is planning to build three outpatient facilities outside of Boston, including one in Westborough.
Loss Leads To Hope In Wayland Woman's Pandemic Year
On the anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic, Judy Currier reflects on a year that began with the death of her husband and is ending with the arrival of three great-grandchildren.
Framingham Council Overturns Mayor's Veto Of CPA Ordinance
This was Mayor Yvonne Spicer's third veto of her first term, and the third time the Council has overruled her.
The thermometer hit 70 degrees in Worcester, breaking a more than 40-year-old record.
Natick, Framingham Men Charged In Encore Casino Violence
The two men were involved in a stabbing in August at the Everett casino, according to prosecutors.
Coronavirus Vaccine Hub Coming To Milford Area
The Uxbridge site will serve a dozen communities in southeast Worcester County and western Norfolk County.
Worcester Man Rolled Himself In Rug To Hide From Police: MSP
A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery nearly escaped police by disguising himself as a piece of home decor.
