Ice Rescue Attempt Fails For 3 Deer Who Fell Through: Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are the top headlines from across the state.

3 Deer Fall Through Cambridge Reservoir Ice; Can't Be Rescued

After about an hour of chopping the ice and attempting to shepherd the deer toward shore, Waltham firefighters had to call the rescue off.

DCF Employee Picks Up Wrong Child From West Bridgewater Daycare

Two children with the same name attend the daycare. The DCF employee took the wrong one, KinderCare said.

How To Buy Marijuana (Legally) In Salem

Here's what you can expect if you want to buy marijuana at the first recreational retailer in greater Boston, which opens Saturday.

New Restaurant Opening In Hilltop's Place By Weekend

Want nostalgia? How about taking your date to the Big Cactus this weekend.

Endangered Right Whales Return To Cape Cod Bay

There are just 411 right whales left in the world. Seven are right off Cape Cod.

Andover Democrat May Challenge Moulton In 2020 Primary

Moulton has been seen as vulnerable since leading an unsuccessful push to replace Nancy Pelosi as majority leader.

Columbia Says Merrimack Valley Restoration Effort Is Mostly Done

All but 150 of the 10,000 customers that lost gas after the Sept. 13 gas explosions now have heat and hot water.

Kraft-Owned House Declared Historical: Public Hearing Pending

The Kraft Group will await public hearing before taking any action. The house hosted a business that helped build the town's straw industry.

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