1 Dead In Interstate Bridge Construction Accident: Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Construction Incident Near Merrimack River

Two workers fell out of a bucket truck while working on a bridge over the Merrimack River in Haverhill, State Police said.

Goodbye, Menthol: MA First To Ban Flavored Tobacco, Vaping Products

Gov. Charlie Baker's signature makes Massachusetts the first to enact a permanent statewide ban, anti-smoking groups said.

'We Had No Time': Fisherman Rescued At Sea Tried To Save Friends

The lone survivor of a capsized boat off Martha's Vineyard recounted the devastating moment he knew his friend, another fisherman, was dead.

3 Killed In Separate Crashes In Worcester County

Local police are pleading with drivers to be more careful.

North Andover Man's Wedding Ring Found By Hikers Atop Mountain

Bill Giguere lost his wedding ring on a 4,000-foot snow-covered New Hampshire mountain. A hiking group with a metal detector found it.

Bedford Man Pleads Guilty To Concord Kidnapping

The kidnapping starting in Concord and ended in Connecticut.

After Salem Recount Win, Riccardi Is Thankful

In a Facebook post, Riccardi said she is looking forward to serving Ward 6 and thanked her opponent, Jerry Ryan.

It's A New Age For Melrose City Council — Literally

Jack Eccles is one of eight newly elected Councilors. But don't call the 23-year-old a newbie — he's ready to get to work.