New Massachusetts Mother Had 'No Idea' She Was Pregnant

These were Wednesday's top stories across the Massachusetts Patch network:

Medford Woman Had 'No Idea' She Was Pregnant, Gives Birth At Home

Emergency crews arrived at the woman's home to cut the umbilical cord and give the baby oxygen.

Loughlin, Huffman At Boston Court Amid College Admissions Scam

Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman have been charged with bribery in a nationwide college admissions scandal.

Police Search Home In 2004 Cold Case Of UMass Student's Disappearance

University of Massachusetts student Maura Murray went missing in North Haverhill following a car crash in 2004.

Melrose Residents Pass Proposition 2 1/2 Tax Hike

The "Yes" side won by a vote of 6,079–4,875.

Boston Police Ask For Help Finding Seaport Hit-And-Run Suspect

The driver of a stolen Amtrak truck hit a woman and several cars in the Seaport neighborhood then ran off, police said.

Reading Community Singers Celebrate 100 Years

With a 100-plus membership than includes 31 towns, the group is all about the music and having fun.

Tewksbury Hoarders 'Could Probably Fill' Town's Airport

The episode of the popular A&E show followed the story of three brothers who said they "collect things."

King Philip Teacher Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct With Student

The teacher was accused of the conduct during a class exercise.

Pot Dispensary Set To Open In Woburn

The 4,000-square-foot space on Commerce Way will be the flagship store for Sanctuary Medicinals.

Cape Cod Towns Get Over $380K To Improve Shark Safety

The state grant will go primarily toward improving response times in the event of a shark attack.

Makeup Date TBA For Fleetwood Mac's Canceled Boston Show

Fleetwood Mac said there was an illness in the band that forced the cancellation of its show Tuesday night at TD Garden.

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