Crime & Safety
'Rob Gronkowski Of Whales' Washes Ashore: Patch PM
Also: A golfer's finger is bitten off 'like a Dorito' in a course dispute, the Patch Top Dog Contest, and more.

Welcome to Monday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines across the Massachusetts Patch network:
Whale Washes Ashore On Duxbury Beach
A massive whale was found on the shoreline this morning.
Golfer's Finger Bitten Off In Dispute Over Pace of Play
Derek Harkins of Brockton faces allegations that he bit off a man's finger "like eating a Dorito."
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Is Your Pooch Top Dog? Enter Patch's 'Top Dog In MA' Contest
Is your dog the top dog in Massachusetts? Tell us why, and you and your pet could win prizes from Especially for Pets.
Body Found In Texas May Be Former Falmouth Priest
William Costello was reported missing Aug. 1.
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Photo courtesy New England Aquarium officials
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