E. Coli, Mystery Bird Disease, Snapchat Scam: Patch Top Stories

Natick MA

16 July, 2021

8:21 AM

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NATICK, MA — From a big toxic algae bloom to a mystery bird disease, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending July 16. New Worcester Bus Creates First Springfield-Boston Transit Route A planned bus line from UMass Amherst to Worcester would close a gap between three regional transit systems. Toxic Algae Seen In Lake Cochituate, Wayland Beach Shuttered Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, can be harmful to people and pets, according to health officials. The bloom was also affecting parts of Natick and Framingham. Summer Foodie Adventure Gets Underway In Framingham The 2021 Framingham Restaurant Rush began Friday, offering diners the chance to try more than two dozen local eateries — and win prizes. Two $1M Lotto Winners In Framingham, Including Man's Second Prize In June, Framingham's Stephen Toto won his second $1 million prize in four years. Another resident won after buying a ticket in Middleton. E. Coli Found In Natick Water, But No Boil-Water Advisory The positive test result came from untreated water from Elm Bank wells, according to the town. Worcester Man Charged After Snapchat Scam Led Him Into Home The 26-year-old went to a Northbridge home to meet a woman, but she didn't exist. Police charged him with breaking and entering. 3 Of Framingham's 'Most Wanted' Arrested In NY, Nevada, Tenn. The people arrested have been accused of crimes including child rape and armed robbery, according to Framingham police. Auburn Home Depot Reopens After Gas Leak Incident The store was evacuated Tuesday afternoon, and firefighters spent an entire night conducting a controlled burn of the gas. New Suspect In Worcester Lifeguard Stabbing Arrested, Charged Pedro Felix Camacho, 21, was ordered to stay in jail after he was charged with armed assault to murder. MA Warns Of Mystery Disease Killing Birds In Eastern States MassWildlife is asking residents to stop using bird feeders and bird baths as a precaution, although no cases have been confirmed here yet.