Star Chef Mario Batali Groped Woman In Boston, DA Says: Patch PM

Welcome to Thursday's Patch PM. These are today top headlines from across the Massachusetts Patch network:

Mario Batali 'Abused' His Celebrity In Boston Groping: Lawyer

Celebrity chef Mario Batali was accused of enticing a woman for a selfie then groping and forcibly kissing her in Boston. He was charged with indecent assault and battery and denied the accusations.

Memorial Day 2019: Eastern Massachusetts Travel Guide

The three-day Memorial Day weekend will be a busy one on the nation’s highways. Here’s the best time to get out of Eastern Massachusetts.

CapeFlyer Train To Cape Cod Resumes Memorial Day Weekend

The weekend train service offers round trips to Cape Cod throughout the summer.

Somerville Bank Robber Who Shot At Cop Arrested: Feds

Police said Daniel Rosado robbed a Davis Square bank and fired at one of their officers May 1. A Good Samaritan saw Rosado running from the scene and shoved him, forcing him to drop a bag of cash and his gun, police said. (See video below)

6 Retail Marijuana Shops Selected For Framingham

Union Twist, Temescal Wellness, Cultivate Holdings, Innovate Flower, BCWC and Patient Centric were pre-approved by city officials.

Peabody Family Shares Details Of Attempted Abduction

The nine-year-old boy was able to break free as a man tried to drag him into the woods near his home Tuesday.

Edibles Caused 3 To Faint At Martha's Vineyard Restaurant: PD

Three people were hospitalized after eating edibles containing THC, according to authorities.

Stoneham Doctor Says Baseball Peanut Ban Isn't A Nutty Idea

Tufts Medical Center Community Care physician understands Hartford team's ban on peanuts at the ballpark.

Commuter Rail Train Hits Elderly Woman In Concord

The victim was flown to a Boston hospital with serious injuries.