Youth Football Coaches' Racist Messages Get Them Fired: Patch PM

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

Youth Football Coaches Fired Over Racist Messages

The three Framingham coaches reportedly used slurs against black people. The incident follows a recent antisemitic incident in Framingham.

Antonio Brown Blasts NFL, Accuses League Of Racism

On Thursday morning, a positive step was taken toward Antonio Brown's potential return to the NFL. Or so it seemed.

New Tolls, Higher Gas Tax Musts For Transportation Revenue: Group

Costs such as $2-per-trip tolls to I-93, $1 tolls on I093 and 95 interchanges and $1 fees to cross state lines in some spots were suggested.

Most Candidates Backed By New Super PAC Won On Election Day

A GOP-leaning super PAC boosted candidates in 15 races, including in Worcester, Marlborough, and Framingham. Almost all of them won.

What Happens To Mayor-Elect Brodeur's State House Seat

Paul Brodeur entering Melrose City Hall leaves a hole on Beacon Hill. The 32d Middlesex District will elect a new state representative.

Trial Opens For Peabody Police Officers Accused Of Beating Teen

A civil suit filed in federal court accuses Peabody police officers of false arrest and using excessive force against a North Reading teen.

Man, 85, Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Taunton

The victim, Jose Ferreira, was just feet from his house that sits on the corner.

Stoneham Firefighters Save Dog From Burning Home

Emergency crews found the family dog on the second floor of a burning home on North Street Wednesday.