Crime & Safety
$474K Bill Follows Stroke Victim's Medical Flight: Patch PM
Also: Earthquake rumbles in Massachusetts; Chinese infiltrating MBTA via new trains?; 7th OUI charge for man who almost hit cruiser; More

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are the top headlines from across the Massachusetts Patch network.
$474K Bill Follows MA Stroke Victim's Medical Flight
The 34-year-old mother suffered a stroke in Kansas and was flown to MGH - at some kind of cost.
Earthquake Rumbles As Storm Knocks Out Power For Thousands
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was reported in northern Worcester County.
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Chinese Infiltrating MBTA Via New Trains? State Rep Is Wary
A Republican lawmaker plans on introducing legislation that would keep a Chinese-owned firm from working on new MBTA trains.
Massive Stolen Weapons Cache Seized From MA Home
Police said officers seized 16 guns and more than 1,000 bullets from Wayne Shay and Sheri Napier at a Massachusetts residence.
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Bruegger's Bagels Data Breach Exposed Credit Card Information
All 17 Massachusetts locations were potentially affected, the company said.
MA Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2003
Here are the sectors that gained and lost jobs in November, according to a state report released Friday.
7th OUI Charge For Cape Cod Man Who Nearly Hit Cruiser: Police
The officer pulled the 62-year-old over after they nearly collided on Rt. 28, police said.
Waltham's Embassy Cinema Sold To Billionaire Movie Fan
Landmark Theatres, the arthouse chain that owns Embassy Cinema on Pine Street and Kendall Square Cinema in Cambridge was sold.
Victim In Fatal Scuba Accident Was From Wilmington
Andrzej Holowenczak was an avid diver and a single father who leaves behind a young daughter.
Natick Neighbors Find Inflatable Decorations Slashed
A Christmas grinch struck one home in Natick, slashing their inflatable decorations.
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