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Rep's OUI Apology, Carnival Woes, Highway Birth: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Jeep swindle, fatal pedestrian collision, nurses file complaint, local school rankings.
WORCESTER, MA — From a fundraiser for a local girl injured in a collision to a state lawmaker's OUI arrest, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending April 29.
Fundraiser Aids Worcester Girl, 5, Gravely Injured By SUV Driver
The 5-year-old and her mother were shopping during school break when they were both hit by a driver along Stafford Street.
Marlborough Firefighter Delivers Own Daughter On I-290
Marlborough's Matt Lupisella sprang into action early Thursday morning when his daughter, Savannah, couldn't wait to get to the hospital.
Milford Driver Involved In Fatal Collision In Andover: Police
A 78-year-old from Andover died in the Wednesday collision, according to police.
Feds Charge Worcester Men In Jeep Wrangler Swindle
The two men worked together to create a phony check for $56,000 to buy the Jeep from a Newton dealer, prosecutors said.
'Desperate Wakeup Call': LeBoeuf Speaks Out After OUI Arrest
The Worcester representative released a statement on Twitter Thursday addressing his drunken driving arrest in Quincy this week
Marlborough School Ranked No. 2 Best In Massachusetts: U.S. News List
The ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
Nurses Say St. Vincent Hospital Is Breaking Strike Deal: Complaint
The nurses say the hospital is implementing 12-hour shifts months after an agreement that ended a nearly year-long strike.
MBTA Reducing Trains Along Framingham-Worcester Line Beginning In May
There will be schedule changes and the cancellation of some trains due to several major construction projects.
Permit For Carnival At Milford High School Denied By Select Board
The planned August carnival would raise money for the Milford Fourth of July Parade, but neighbors opposed the three-day event.
Food Truck Showdown In Worcester County Set For May
More than two dozen food trucks will rally at the Spencer Fairgrounds. The event will also feature live music and craft vendors.
