'Lynching' In Decoration Prompts McDonald's Apology | Patch PM

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

North Andover McDonald's Removes 'Inappropriate' Decoration

The franchise owner apologized after resident Erik Pocock posted the decoration on Twitter.

No Bail For Framingham Murder Suspect Christopher McKoy

Christopher McKoy, 25, was ordered to remain in jail during an arraignment on Thursday. He's accused of murdering Jamee Ammons-Maddrey, 27.

Elizabeth Warren's Manchester, N.H. Campaign HQ Broken Into

A campaign staffer said "we have no reason to believe this was targeted to the campaign or is anything further than a regular break-in."

Guilty Verdict In Road Rage Killing Of Peabody Man

A 22-year-old Lowell woman will be sentenced on manslaughter and firearms charges next month.

Final Report: 'Weak Engineering Management' Led To Gas Explosions

The National Transportation Safety Board reiterated previous statements that the explosions were preventable.

Worcester Man Accused Of International Turtle Smuggling

Authorities intercepted a package sent to a Worcester man with black-breasted leaf turtles, a species protected under international law.

Lobster Deaths In Cape Cod Raise Climate Change Concern: Report

Cape Cod fishermen are finding dead lobsters when they pull up the traps, and climate change may be the reason, marine researchers said.

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Medford, Somerville ask: What's the deal with airplane noise?

Malden's Valerie Cekovsky will traverse Patagonia to raise awareness for multiple myeloma, which "ripped away" her mother five years ago.

A proposal to build a 350-seat restaurant on a Beverly waterfront property that has been vacant since 2006 is illegal, according to a letter sent to city council by an attorney hired by residents opposing the project.

Police in Foxborough are investigating after residents said a van driver was posing as a police officer to speed past other motorists.