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Teacher Dies In Crash, George Floyd Store: Patch Top Stories

See the top stories from Patch this week: postal worker fight; malls reopen; Framingham teen arrested in police car arson.

Erin Beth MacKay, 42, was driving along Route 2 in Fitchburg when a tire slammed into her on Wednesday.
Erin Beth MacKay, 42, was driving along Route 2 in Fitchburg when a tire slammed into her on Wednesday. (MSP photo used with permission)

WORCESTER, MA — From historic mansion to a family remembering a mother killed in a stabbing, here are the top stories from Patch from June 5 to June 12.

Hudson Teacher Dies After Tire Hits SUV On Route 2

State police identified the victim in Wednesday's incident as Erin Beth MacKay, 42, an elementary school teacher.

Traci Swan, Killed In Worcester, Was Mom Who Worked With Teens

The family of Worcester's first homicide victim of 2020 remembers a woman who loved her daughter and her job working with teens battling addiction.

Framingham Teen Torched Boston Police SUV, Authorities Say

Boston police arrested the 15-year-old on Thursday, charging him with arson and inciting a riot.

Natick Mall Reopens Following Coronavirus Closure
Solomon Pond Mall Reopens After Coronavirus Closure
Auburn Mall Opens With Coronavirus Changes

In shopping news, the region's three largest malls reopened this week, but each one is handling the post-coronavirus era differently.

Shirtless Man In Milford Wanted To Fight Postal Worker: PD

The incident happened after an apparent road-rage incident involving a postal employee.

New Natick Budget Includes Layoffs, Cuts, Town Hall Closures

Similar to many towns and cities, Natick's chief executive officer this week proposed a new budget with new cuts.

Worcester George Floyd Store A Coincidence Amid Tragedy

In a strange coincidence, a store in Worcester called the George Floyd Mini Mart now shares a name with a man at the center of a national tragedy.

See Inside: Mansion In Worcester Historic District Asks $800K

The home of the week is a relatively inexpensive mansion in Worcester that's actually two homes.

1 Arrested After Double-Stabbing In Worcester

Police followed a trail of blood into an apartment, where they found the suspect hiding.

Will Protests Slow MA Reopening? Baker Says It's Too Soon To Tell

Gov. Charlie Baker said last week that the state's reopening would not be immediately slowed down by large protests.