Police Officer Shoots Wife On Christmas Eve, Police Say: Patch PM

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

Boston Police Officer Shot Wife In Home Christmas Eve: Police

The officer's wife suffered non-life threatening injuries from the gunshot, which police said may have been an accidental discharge.

One Girl's Holiday Wish For a Service Dog

Emma Bianco's day - every day - consists of permanent exhaustion. She's hoping she can get a gift that changes her quality of life.

Boston College's Bowl Game Canceled, Ruled No Contest

The First Responders Bowl in Dallas, Texas, was called off with the Eagles leading, 7-0.

Embattled Mayor Won't Resign, Asks For Votes In Recall Election

Facing federal fraud charges and a City Council calling for his head, Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II stands defiant.

Father, Son Die In Christmas Fire

An Avon fire killed Louis and Vladmir Orelus, who ran a Brockton supermarket.

Tufts Doctor Killed On Hike Remembered For Love Of Family, Friends

Dr. Judith Pinsker, of Tufts Medical Center, died after falling ice hit her as she hiked the White Mountains with family Christmas weekend.

Verizon Fios Customers Could Lose Disney, ESPN Channels

The companies are having trouble reaching an agreement, meaning Verizon may drop the channels when the current agreement expires Monday.

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