Patriot Fumble Leaves Business Owners Scrambling Foxborough: The Patriot’s bitter loss to the New York Jets at last Sunday’s playoff game didn’t just break fan’s hearts across New England, it also created a dismal cloud for local Foxborough business owners who rely on the extra financial boost from the playoff season. Mark Jeffery, General Manger of the Renaissance Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place, told Patch that, “over 72,000 people come to this destination (Foxborough) which has a massive effect on business," but that the loss on Sunday was "a missed opportunity." Read more about it in this …

Moldy Town Hall Needs Money Seekonk: Seekonk officials may have to pump more money into the Town Hall mold remediation project after legions of mold were found in various areas on the building's exterior. During the Thursday, Jan. 13, Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Michael Carroll told members a change order was needed to allow contractors to complete additional work to remedy the mold problem. Find out where the mold was found in this Seekonk Patch story. Miss Your Childhood Friend? Mansfield: Has the value of true friendship been lost? One local columnist this week recalled …

Flying South for the Winter Seekonk: With snow and ice now the norm in New England, Seekonkers are busy booking trips to island paradises and European cities. That's according to World Wise Travel Owner Denise Poliquin, who says winter is her business's busiest season in Seekonk. What spots are people picking to run away to? How can you get the best wintertime deals? Read more about it in this Seekonk Patch story. Virtual Larcenists on the Prowl Seekonk: While some Seekonkers are busy spending money on vacations, one local woman is busy working to get her money back. Police reported this week…