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Pregnancy Centers Hit, Highway Shooting, Infestation: Top Stories

See the top Patch stories this week: 3-alarm fire, complaints preceded deadly fire, restaurant chain rolls prices back to 1980s, more.

Code violations and complaints came before a fire in Worcester that killed 4 in May, records show.
Code violations and complaints came before a fire in Worcester that killed 4 in May, records show. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

WORCESTER, MA — From a lanternfly infestation to an I-290 shooting, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending July 8.

3-Alarm Fire In Milford Damages Amazon, Green Mattress Warehouse

The fire broke out Thursday evening, drawing a region-wide response, according to local fire departments.

Spotted Lanternfly Detected In Sudbury For The First Time

Although not an established infestation yet, the presence of spotted lanternfly has put environmental officials on high alert.

Worcester Gage St. Fire: Many Code Violations Preceded Deadly Blaze

The owners of the Gage Street building and other Worcester rental properties had fires, unpermitted work and more, city records show.

Wayland Medical Marijuana Dispensary Gets OK From Planning Board

Earth Well Farms plans to grow, manufacture and sell cannabis at from an office park along the Boston Post Road.

Worcester Crisis Pregnancy Centers Vandalized: Reports

The Clearway Clinic and Problem Pregnancy centers steer women away from abortions.

I-290 Shooting In Worcester Ends In Two Arrests: Police

A Worcester man was wounded in the Tuesday evening shooting, police said.

Bertucci's Will Offer 1980s Menu Prices In July

The July promotion will celebrate 40 years in business for the Northborough-based Italian restaurant chain.

Worcester Police Arrest Pair In Teen's Shooting Death

The 17-year-old victim was shot along Millbury Street on Wednesday and died the next day.

12 Summer Events In Central MA, MetroWest To Look Forward To

From carnivals and a unicorn festival to tank rides and a famous jazz artist, here's what's going on nearby now that July 4 is over.