9/11 Memorial Hit As Town Contends With More Vandalism: Patch PM

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

9/11 Memorial Targeted As Vandals Strike Plymouth A Second Time

The memorial was damaged one week after Plymouth Rock, and several other town historic landmarks, were hit with graffiti.

Struggling Friendly's Overhauls Kids Menu

The struggling Massachusetts chain, which closed 331 stores over the past decade, relied on a focus group made up of kids.

Tractor-Trailer Truck Crashes, Burns On Interstate 93: Watch

A Massachusetts man driving the truck was brought to the hospital as parts of I-93 were shut down north of the border.

Reading Fire Hospitalizes 2, Leaves 15 Homeless

Two people pulled from an overnight apartment fire are in serious condition.

Everett Police Officer Facing Domestic Violence Charges

The officer, an 8.5-year veteran of the Everett Police Department, has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Brockton Restaurant Owner Defiant Amid Repeated Break-Ins

The owner of Jamaica's Best is vowing to stay open despite three break-ins in less than three weeks, posts video of latest robbery attempt.

Braintree WWII Veteran Finally Receives Purple Heart After 75 Years

A World War II veteran and longtime Stop & Shop employee was honored Saturday in Malden.

Former Teacher From Worcester Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charge

Gregory Lisby, 40, of Worcester, was a kindergarten teacher in Holyoke. He was arrested in September on a child porn possession charge.

Man Charged In Lawrence DPW Shooting Held Without Bail

A 20-year-old Lawrence man plead not guilty at his arraignment Monday.

Melrose City Council To Decide On Retail Liquor Sales

The order is expected to pass Monday night, but things haven't exactly gone down smooth so far.

4-Day Bernie Sanders Festival Planned For Worcester

"Berniepalooza" begins Friday as he competes with U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in her home state ahead of Super Tuesday.