Dunkin’ Sued Over Data Breach That Hit 20,000: Patch PM
Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. These were today's top stories:
Dunkin' Sued After Hack Affects 20,000 Customers: NY AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office is filing a lawsuit against Canton, Massachusetts-based Dunkin' following a cyberattack that compromised the accounts of nearly 20,000 customers.
Lawrence Gas Leak 'Isolated Incident,' Hundreds Can Return Home
The majority of people will be able to return to their homes Friday after a major gas leak forced the evacuations of hundreds in Lawrence, sparking fresh memories of the deadly gas explosions last year.
Lawrence High School Locked Down, Dismissed Following Threat
Also on Friday, Lawrence High School was locked down and dismissed following an anonymous threat of a potential school shooting, police said.
State Erroneously Reported 4th EEE Death
The state's Department of Public Health said Thursday it had erroneously reported a fourth death of a Massachusetts resident from Eastern equine encephalitis.
Blue Ribbon Schools: 6 In Massachusetts Make The List
Schools in Lexington, North Reading, Norwood and Westwood made the cut.
Local
Several fundraisers have been established for a Mansfield gas station worker seriously injured in an explosion.
Four Wilmington police officers were exposed to fentanyl while booking a suspect, officials said. The officers were hospitalized.
Newton's mayor vetoed raises for the City Council.
Catherine Greig, the longtime girlfriend of the late James "Whitey" Bulger, is reportedly living with the mobster's family in Hingham.
Somerville is preparing to hold a vigil for domestic violence victims.
Sports
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