Bee Mishap, Beaver Flood, Homicide: Patch Top Stories

FRAMINGHAM, MA — From a perplexing homicide in Framingham to a bee tragedy, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending May 28.

Beaver Dam Break Floods Town In Worcester County

The 8-foot-high beaver dam sent water rushing into a commercial area in Warren on Saturday evening, blocking streets for several hours.

Large Number Of Bees Dead After Abandonment In Shrewsbury: Report

The bees were left on a UPS truck in Shrewsbury and most likely starved to death, according to a beekeeper.

Framingham Woman Is Victim Of Homicide: Middlesex DA
Jasmyn Beatty Homicide: Police Unsure If Attack Was Random
DA Identifies Framingham Woman Who Died By Homicide

Jasmyn Beatty's apparent homicide rattled Framingham this weekend. Investigators are still trying to figure out whether she was attacked by a stranger or someone she knew.

Raising Cane's Fast Food Chain Plans Marlborough Location

The Marlborough location would only be the second Raising Cane's in the Northeast outside of Boston.

Worcester Man Driving Wrong-Way On I-495 Had Drugs, Guns: MSP

Police believe the man was drunk when he decided to drive down the wrong side of I-495 in Middleborough last weekend.

New Restaurant May Replace Worcester's Closed Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone in Worcester lost its liquor license in 2020 following an incident where a patron hit and killed a pedestrian.

Framingham Psychic Predicts Bright Future After Pandemic

Kristina Paige saw a renewed interest in her spiritual services during the pandemic. She opened a new storefront in Framingham this week.

Machete Attack In Worcester Ends In Arrest

A 23-year-old man was stabbed and slashed during the attack late Monday, Worcester police said.