Obamas Reportedly Buying This Martha's Vineyard Home: Patch PM

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

Obamas Buying Celtics Co-Owner's Martha's Vineyard Home: Report

The 29-acre, 6,900-square-foot estate is listed at $14.85 million.

North Andover Suspends Recycling Drop-Off After Fire

The fire at the TBI Recycling center will not impact curbside trash and recycling pickup in North Andover.

Maria's Pastry Shop In North End Is Closing

The North End staple has been a go-to for locals wanting to avoid the lines at the more touristy spots for decades.

Local

The trial of two men facing charges in connection with the 2016 death of a 15-year-old Tewksbury boy was continued until Jan. 21.

Milford Marijuana Producer Wants To Make Regs Less Hazy

Sira Naturals, which grows marijuana in Milford and sells it to Boston-area dispensaries, requested voters change a law.

Woman Scares Off Man Stealing Her Car: Newton Police

Later, police said they found him face down, covered in dirt under a board hidden near a shed.

Worcester Police K9 Recognized For Sniffing Out Gun

K-9 Mattis was recognized by the department as "K-9 of the Month."

Sports

The Patriots host the Carolina Panthers in their third preseason game tonight. Here's what you need to know. Also, the team released a statement saying they essentially won't have a statement on Patrick Chung after the veteran safety was accused of cocaine possession ... The Red Sox played a game that lasted less than an inning today. They completed a game suspended from earlier this month, winning on a walk-off single by Brock Holt in the bottom of the 10th ... Search Patriots tickets and Red Sox tickets and use the promo code PATCHTICKETS10 to get a 10 percent discount.