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Starbucks Strike, Toxic Algae, Cop Arrested: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: CT pair killed along I-290, new Ruth's Chris opens, rider flee commuter train, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a Worcester cop's arrest to an arson indictment, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Aug. 5.
Worcester Cop Arrested After Taking Pay For Fake Off-Duty Work
The officer has been charged with five counts of felony larceny, among other charges, police said.
Marlborough Baseball Team Heads To World Series In Indiana
The Marlborough 10U Panthers are raising funds to pay for travel to the world series in Indiana.
Lake Cochituate In Wayland Free Of Toxic Algae — Just In Time For Heat
State officials spotted potentially harmful cyanobacteria in the North Pond area of Lake Cochituate last week.
Riders Flee Stuck Worcester-Bound Commuter Train By Hopping Fence
Residents of a neighborhood near the tracks offered a ladder to the commuter rail riders trying to get off the train.
Worcester Starbucks Workers To Picket Over Wages, Benefits
Monday's demonstration comes as Starbucks plans to exclude unionized coffee shops from a new benefits plan, according to a union.
Woman Airlifted After Wayland Crash Along Route 30
The crash late Tuesday night also knocked out power to homes near the scene.
A Worcester man hit their pickup truck in the moments before the deadly rollover crash, state police said.
Man Indicted On Arson Charge After Wind Tiki Fire
The March fire destroyed the 50-year-old tiki restaurant along Route 193.
Sudbury School Committee Member Left Due To Possible Job Change
In a letter, former school committee member Tyler Steffey said he's seeking a principal job in the area.
Worcester Ruth's Chris Steak House Opens After Years In The Works
Plans for the upscale steak restaurant in downtown Worcester were announced in August 2019.
Flier Draws PAC's Ire In Petty-Kennedy State Senate Race
A claim of a Photoshopped campaign flier proved false, but a PAC still says the Petty mailer has problems.
