Pony Recovering After 'Heinous Attack' On Cape: Patch PM

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

Cape Cod Pony Attacked With Pitchfork: Police

Scottie, a champion Welsh pony, was attacked after someone broke into a Harwich horse farm, police said. A GoFundMe effort was started.

Taunton Man Kills Relative In Apparent Freak Accident

A 52-year-old Taunton man died Saturday after he was run over when an older relative drove off while he was working on the bumper.

School Committee Chair Must Stay Away From Andover Schools After Arrest

Judge Michael Brooks ordered Tewksbury School Committee Chair Keith Sullivan to avoid Andover Public Schools.

Waitress Gets $2,000 Tip On $12 Bill

The tipper paid his $12 bill for a salad bar and fountain drink using a credit card.

Joe Biden Ditches New Hampshire As Primary Rolls On

Former Vice President Biden essentially ceded the Granite State with an early exit to South Carolina Tuesday.

Massachusetts Residents Spend Most On Lottery Tickets

Massachusetts residents spend more than $900 per year on lottery tickets, well above the national average of $288.06.

Salem Restaurant Owner Kicks Blogger In Belly: Police

Salem Digest editor and former city councilor William Legault had reported on legal problems at the restaurant.

Council Recommends Retail Liquor, Spirits Sales — Nips And All

Some Melrose retails stores — including Buckalew's and Beacon Hill Win — would be allowed to expand their alcohol offerings.

Brookline Rep. Tommy Vitolo Announces Bid For Reelection

Nobody has yet emerged to challenge Tommy Vitolo in the 2020 election.