Man Threatened To 'Rip Face Off' MA Prof: DOJ · Patch PM

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

Man Threatens 'You Will Have Your Face Ripped Off And Eaten': DOJ

The FBI and US Attorney's Office accuse a 30-year-old Rhode Island man of making threats against a Massachusetts professor.

Murder-Suicide In Northborough: Police

The DA's office said a husband and wife were killed in the overnight murder-suicide.

Natick School Committee Broke Public Meeting Law 14 Times: AG

The Natick School Committee "deliberat(ed) by email on committee business outside of an open meeting."

Baby Raccoons Rescued In Dedham

The raccoons were found alone near Sherwood Street and Veterans Road Wednesday morning.

Columbia Gas Faces 15 Lawsuits For Deadly Explosions

While most of the lawsuits have been consolidated, but at least four will proceed individually.

Rob Gronkowski Burglary Trio: 1 Avoids Jail

Eric Tyrrell is not allowed near Rob Gronkowski's Foxborough home after being found guilty of pawning stolen coins for $3,550.

Moulton Faces Primary Challenge In Congressional Reelection Bid

A day after Seth Moulton announced plans to run for president, Jamie Zahlaway Belsito said she would run for his congressional seat.

Bostonians Should Pay $25 For Resident Parking: Plan

Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu put the question up for debate out to city council today. She got some pushback.

Chestnut Hill Fire Day 3: Hundreds Of Residents Still Displaced

Those who live in the Towers of Chestnut Hill's North Tower were allowed home Tuesday night. But South Tower residents aren't so lucky.

Officers Race Into Burning Home On Cape Cod

Three police officers were treated at the hospital after racing into a burning home to look for residents.