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Fire chief urges people to enjoy professional fireworks shows, not backyard ones
OXFORD, Mass. - Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and only sparklers are allowed in Connecticut, but the Fourth of July is still a popular time for people to light off their own displays. Local fire departments are warning the combination of explosives and alcohol can be extremely dangerous, and partygoers should think twice.
Fewest ever contested state legislative primaries in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 33 contested state legislative primaries on September 3, 2024, the fewest since Ballotpedia started tracking in 2010. There are 27 contested Democratic primaries and six contested Republican primaries. For both parties that is below the average from 2010 to 2022. The average number of contested Democratic primaries was 36.9 and the average number of contested Republican primaries was 8.3.
Men's Lightweight Four Competes in Henley Royal Regatta on Day Three
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. –– The Harvard men's lightweight four competed in the third day of competition at the Henley Royal Regatta. The four faced Oxford Brooke's 'B' and lost by a total of three boat lengths. The four consisted of Zachary Mecca (stroke), Michael Fairley, David Picard, Ben Weatherwax,...
Construction Completed on Acre Crossing in Lowell
Lowell, MA – A ribbon-cutting was held recently to mark the completion of Acre Crossing in Lowell, where a parcel in the city’s Acre neighborhood was redeveloped into 32 new homes for sale to first-time, moderate-income homebuyers, and a new five-story office building for Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union (JDCU).
Former Lawrence Mayor Makes Stop in Lowell
– Coalition for a Better Acre (CBA) announced today that it has named Dan Rivera as interim Executive Director, effective July 8, 2024. CBA’s current CEO, Yun-Ju Choi, will step down from the post on July 5. The decision followed an extensive search by a committee comprised of Board...
A hometown hero’s welcome for Cannons’ Jeff Trainor
When Jeff Trainor takes the field at Harvard Stadium this weekend for the Boston Cannons’ Homecoming, he won’t just have a hometown crowd. He’ll have an entire cavalry. Immediate and extended family, yearslong friends from home, old teammates from UMass, former coaches and young players Trainor coaches now will all be in attendance to cheer on the pride of Billerica, Mass.
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for July 1, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Monday, July 1, 2024:. Police set free a deer that got stuck in a fence on Andover Street. (8:06am) A Plymouth Street caller reported he was attacked by a neighbor’s dog last night. (8:17am) Nicole Marrero...
NOW HIRING: Wilmington Public Schools Posts 12 New Job Openings
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools has posted the following job openings over the past week:. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: 7 Wilmington Students Named To Dean’s List At University of New England
The below announcement is from the University of New England:. BIDDEFORD and PORTLAND, ME — The following Wilmington students were named to the 2024 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of New England:. Ariana Catalano. Sarah Gray. Kaitelin Hally. Sarah LaVita. Dominic Pedi. Johanna Robinson. Gianna Spada.
BUSINESS BRIEF: Wilmington’s Liberty Defense Delivers Record Number of HEXWAVE’s To Customer Locations
WILMINGTON, MA — Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd., a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased to announce that recognized record revenue and delivery of it’s HEXWAVE system in the month of June. The deliveries supported customers for aviation employee screening as well as commercial applications in the US, Canada and internationally.
FEEDBACK WANTED: Public Input Sought For Proposed Redevelopment Of Olin Property
Below is a press release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:. WILMINGTON, MA — This week, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement (PPA) that is open for public comment for the Olin property – the approximately 50-acre parcel at 51 Eames Street in Wilmington, Massachusetts – where chemical manufacturing and waste disposal activities were formerly conducted. These industrial activities resulted in extensive environmental contamination that led to the Olin Chemical Superfund Site’s designation as a federal Superfund site in 2006.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: 10 Wilmington Students Named To Honor Roll At Abundant Life
WILMINGTON, MA — Abundant Life Christian School is pleased to announce the following Wilmington students have achieved High Honors or Honors for Semester II of the academic year 2023-2024:. High Honors:. Alexis Molgard. Lilyannika Molgard. Honors:. Cameron Chisholm. Olivia Contarino. Davio Dicenso. Lilyanora Ertsos. Cooper Hunt. Jack Jamieson. Isabellah...
Recent Wilmington Real Estate Transactions
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are recent real estate transactions in Wilmington:. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.
Heat, humidity could fuel severe storms for Boston this weekend
The first wave of rain, of several, exited the coast Friday morning but more is on the way. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of Maine. For a full list of severe weather alerts, click here. Clouds are tough and hanging low too as humid conditions arrive. The...
Haverhill Chief Credits Enlarged Crew to Fast Knock Down of Two-Alarm Triple Decker Fire
Two Haverhill families were displaced after what became a two-alarm fire broke out early this morning, but was brought quickly under control. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien credited the initial response from the enlarged four-man crew coming out of the High Street station. Engine 1 was dispatched after a 911 emergency came in around 12:30 a.m. for a three-family home at 97-99 Blaisdell St.
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