Mother Arrested In Connection With Toddler's Death: Patch PM

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

Whitman Mother Charged In Death Of Toddler

Lyric Farrell was found unconscious on Dec. 28 and taken off life support Dec. 31.

One Dead In Burlington Fire

Burlington Fire Chief Michael Patterson told reporters that a man was found dead inside the home.

Celtics Fan Accused Of Throwing Drink At Opponent's Bench

An Everett man threw a can of hard seltzer onto the court Wednesday, coming inches away from hitting a Spurs player, police said.

Babson College Professor Suspended For Facebook Post About Iran

"I am sorry that my sloppy humor was read as a threat," the professor said, blaming it on a bad attempt at humor.

Bill Would Let MA Towns Collect Fees On 'High-Cost' Home Sales

If passed, towns could opt to collect fees on home sales over the state median home price, which is currently $422,856.

R.I. Woman Says She Was Held As Sex Slave For 3 Weeks

A Woonsocket man is charged with sexual assault, kidnapping after a woman said she was held as a sex slave in a Providence Street apartment.

Barnstable Airport Closes For Emergency Landing

Barnstable Municipal Airport was closed temporarily because of an in-flight emergency, fire officials said.

North Shore Medical Center Will Offer Sex Assault Care

The Salem-based hospital is the first on the North Shore to offer enhanced care for sexual assault patients.

Dedham B&E Suspect Stares Straight Into Surveillance Camera

Police are using the crystal clear shot of the man's face to try to identify and arrest him.

12 Arrested In Worcester 'Targeted Enforcement' Action

A Wednesday police operation along Main Street was aimed at quality of life issues, the police department said.