Catalytic Cuffings, New Apartments, Mifepristone: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA —

Catalytic Converter Theft Crew Stole $2M Worth Of Parts In MA, NH

The thefts have exploded since the pandemic began, fueled by a surge in the value of metals found in the devices.

Worcester Picks Top 2 Proposals For Denholm Redevelopment

Worcester has selected two proposals submitted for the Denholm redevelopment. Both propose demolishing the building.

Marlborough Councilors OK Downtown Development, But Alter Plans

Councilors approved a 99-unit development at the former Rowe Funeral Home site, but it might not move forward due to major changes.

Berlin House Explosion Leaves Woman, 80, Dead

The explosion happened around 3:30 a.m. Friday along Pleasant Street, and firefights from 10 nearby cities and towns responded.

NYC-Born Halal Guys Restaurant Opening Shrewsbury Spot

The new Halal Guys location in a Route 9 shopping plaza will have a grand opening in April.

Hopkinton Couple Who Died In Fire Identified

A man and a dog died in the Sunday fire, and a woman found in the home was taken to a Boston hospital.

Worcester To Stop Field Trips To Old Sturbridge Village

The school committee voted unanimously on the idea Thursday. OSV has sponsored a charter school that will take money from Worcester schools.

Gov. Healey Orders Stockpile Of Mifepristone In MA After Rulings

Two federal judges have issued conflicting rulings related to mifepristone, an abortion pill that's been in use for decades.

Missing Northborough Teen Found With Man On NYC Bus

The 15-year-old from Northborough was reported missing more than two months ago.

Unclaimed IRS Refunds For MA Residents Total $38.4 Million

Nationwide, the IRS says taxpayers are sitting on $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds from 2019 — but the clock is ticking to claim them.

MA Will Get $42M In Multistate Juul Settlement

Juul "targeted young people" in multiple states, New York Attorney General Letitia James said in announcing the $462 million settlement.