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Crystal Lake in Manchester back open after E. coli concerns
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Crystal Lake public beach in Manchester is back open. City health officials closed the beach last week because of elevated levels of E. coli. An analysis of water samples Thursday showed that bacteria levels were back within acceptable limits.
5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Monday, August 19, 2024: Select Board, School Committee & Finance Committee To Hear School Building Project Presentation
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Monday, August 19, 2024:. The Wilmington School Committee meets at 5pm on ZOOM. Read the agenda HERE. The meeting will be televised live on WCTV and wctv.org. The Wilmington Select Board meets at 7pm in the Town...
Wilmington’s Camden Connor: Local guitarist to play Tough Luck Fest on Sept. 7
WILMINGTON — Local guitarist Camden Connor will be featured at the Boston Alternative Music Festival, Tough Luck Fest, on Sept. 7, 2024 at the Brighton Music Hall in Boston. Connor is a graduate of the Wilmington High School Class of 2017, and continued his education at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, earning a Bachelors of Arts in Music Composition/New Media, although his passion for music was discovered at a much younger age.
JCPenney to close 4 stores, including 1 in New England, report says
JCPenney is set to close four stores across the U.S., including one in New England, according to a report from RetailDive. No Massachusetts locations are set to be affected by the impending closures. But one store in New England will close — a location at Elm Plaza in Waterville, Maine. The other locations closing are at the Shoppes at Bel Air in Mobile, Alabama, Sikes Senter in Wichita Falls, Texas and at the Wayne Towne Center in Wayne, New Jersey, RetailDive reported.
'They left the program better than they found it:' Hudson Post 100's Bowen after World Series loss
The end came quicker than expected, but only eight teams across the country can say their season ended just two weeks before Labor Day. Hudson Post 100's first-ever appearance at the American Legion World Series ended Saturday afternoon with a 12-3 loss to Fargo (North Dakota) Post 2. Hudson trailed 4-0 early and...
Winner of $15 million off of Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket is all about family
The winner of a huge prize on a Massachusetts scratch ticket is all about family. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, K & K Trust of Waltham claimed a $15 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “15,000,000 Money Maker” instant ticket game. The trust, represented by...
Police department hosts successful National Night Out
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department hosted their 10th annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m., outside of the public safety building at Rotary Park. The free event invited residents and community members to gather and enjoy games and activities for all...
Will interview initial candidates: Town Manager Screening Committee outlines process
TEWKSBURY — The Town Manager Screening Committee met on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for their first and only public meeting as they prepare to embark on the process of selecting candidates for Tewksbury’s next town manager. Select Board members Mark Kratman and Patrick Holland opened the meeting and guided...
Wilmington has a solid summer: Girls basketball finishes season with win over Burlington
WOBURN — The Wilmington High girls basketball team held its own at the Summer Basketball final tourney, last week at Torrice Gym, despite only coming with four players. The 12 teams were divided into three pods, and the Wildcats played in the middle one, suggesting they were in the middle of the pack this summer.
WATCH: Live Great White Shark Beaches On Nantucket, Rescued By California Family
Liza Phillips was walking along Low Beach in ‘Sconset Friday afternoon with family and friends before they had to catch a flight when they came across an all-timer of a beach find. “I was tossing the football with my dad and he looked down the beach and said ‘Oh...
Friends and Coworkers Mourn Woman Who Died in Moped Crash
The Florida woman who died in an Oak Bluffs moped crash Thursday was remembered by her colleagues as a sweet soul who was dedicated to nurturing women business leaders. Julie Harris, 41, of Fort Lauderdale, was pronounced dead at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Thursday afternoon after reports that she swerved her rental moped into an oncoming car.
Apartment lottery now open in conjunction with Chelmsford
TEWKSBURY — Some of Tewksbury’s new affordable apartments are now available as part of a lottery that is being conducted in conjunction with the Chelmsford Housing Authority. The rental units, located at 935 Main St., are part of a recently completed 19-unit development. The available units include one...
Massachusetts man sentenced for role in drug trafficking organization where 74,000+ counterfeit pills seized
BOSTON – A Lynn man was sentenced Friday in federal court in Boston for participating in a drug trafficking organization that allegedly distributed tens of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Christopher Tejeda, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dennis F. Saylor IV...
Hot dogs for helping Rowley Food Pantry
To thank everyone who contributed to its food drive, the Rowley Country Club is handing out free hot dogs today to say thank you. The food drive is to support the Rowley Food Pantry. Organizers are seeking non-perishable items to help those in need. Kevin Moriarity, who runs food services...
Youth softball: Another big weekend for Redmen Red squad
The 12U Redmen Red team came into last weekend’s tournament in Woburn riding high coming in the top two in three of their last four tournaments. “We knew the rain was going to play a factor for this tournament but we also knew that we had to play our game and we can’t control the weather,” Redmen Red coach Adam Perkins stated.
Chilling update as 5-year-old's grandmother arrested for Christmas Eve murder
A New Hampshire cold case has had a shock update after an arrest was made over the murder of a five-year-old boy on Christmas Eve 2019. Dennis 'Boo' Vaughan Jr. was found dead inside a two-story townhouse in Laconia, New Hampshire, with his death ruled a homicide after investigators discovered blunt force trauma to his head and neck. The case has remained unsolved until his grandmother, Sherry Connor, 61, was arrested and charged for his death this week.
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