Local Fighter Sentenced In 'Worst Case Of Domestic Abuse': Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Today's top story is the Michelle Carter conviction, which the ACLU has condemned as a violation of her free speech and saying it "could chill important and worthwhile end-of-life discussions between loved ones across the Commonwealth."

A local UFC fighter is getting jail time in what one officer called the worst case of domestic abuse he's ever seen.

Have you seen this video yet? One West Roxbury Little Leaguer with Down syndrome has stolen hearts and headlines by finishing his season with a strikeout.

An officer-involved shooting is being investigated in southern NH after Mass. State Police tracked a sexual assault suspect through the Bay State.

Should churches be permitted to co-sponsor community events? It's a sticky situation in Brookline.

Police responded to a car accident to find the operator of one of the vehicles with a pulse but not breathing due to a suspected overdose.

One of Watertown's most famous daughters has gotten engaged.

Boston police continued their crackdown on gang activity, arresting 15 people and seizing over a dozen guns in a sweep.