School Fire, Social Media Controversy, Odd Lobster: Top Stories

MILFORD, MA — From an intentionally-set fire that damaged an elementary school to the discovery of a rare type of lobster, here are the top Patch stories from the past week.

Abraham Lincoln Statue In Boston 'Has To Go,' Petition Demands

The downtown Boston statue is a replica of one on display in Washington, D.C., and features a freed slave on his knees in front of Lincoln.

Worcester Public Market Reopens With Coronavirus Safeguards

One of Worcester's biggest new public spaces opened just before coronavirus hit, and had been closed since mid-March.

Phantom Gourmet, Mendon Twin Owner Quits After Social Media Flap

The former head of Phantom Gourmet resigned this week amid controversy over social media posts he made related to recent Black Lives Matter protests.

Worcester Cop Uses 'Handgun Disarming Technique' After Shooting

A man was firing a gun in a Worcester neighborhood on Thursday morning. He was disarmed without injury in a confrontation with an officer, police said.

Oxford Shuts Off Water, Electricity To Gym Refusing To Close

The gym owner had defied Gov. Charlie Baker's order for gyms to stay closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Lakeside Resort Selling For $1.6M Near Worcester

This 1940s resort on Lake Quinsigamond went up for sale last week.

Jack's Abby Reopening In Framingham With 150-Seat Beer Garden

One of the state's biggest breweries reopened for sit-down service in downtown Framingham on Wednesday after more than three months.

Man Set Fire That Damaged Worcester School: Police

The school suffered fire and water damage in the fire early Thursday morning, Worcester police said.

Framingham Fences Off Cedar Woods Due To Health Hazard

A small area of the 16-acre property will be off limits after recent soil tests found high levels of lead.

Rare Orange Lobster Will Be Donated To Cape Cod Museum

The orange specimen was found at Arnold's Lobster and Clam Bar in Eastham, and it's actually the second rare lobster found there recently.

Attempted Murder Charge For Framingham Man After Grafton Robbery

The homeowner was injured after shots were fired during the Sunday morning robbery, according to Grafton police.