News Nearby: Stoneham Armed Robber Also Hit Melrose, Winchester and Woburn

Each Saturday, Reading-North Reading Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to local residents.

: STONEHAM--Since Oct. 30, five Stoneham area businesses have been robbed at gunpoint, and police believe it's the same person.

Prostitution Arrests At Two Tewksbury Motels: TEWKSBURY--Four women were scheduled to be arraigned in Lowell District Court today (Nov. 9) on prostitution charges, after being arrested by Tewksbury Police at two local motels on Thursday. The women, three of whom list their home addresses as out of state, were arrested as part of a coordinated operation by the Tewskbury Police Department. Two were arrested at the Motel 6 and two more at the Motel Caswell.

Local Heroes Celebrates Another Milestone Day: WILMINGTON--Veterans Day is still a few days away. But on Wednesday, one group of Wilmington residents found a way to thank troops for their service, just as they do every week at the same time.

Local Heroes, which celebrated its eighth anniversary on November 3, packed its 16,000^thpackage on Wednesday night during their weekly trip to Knights of Columbus to pack boxes for troops serving overseas.

“Humbling,” said Local Heroes founder Lou Cimaglia. “It’s been an amazing show of support. It’s been an amazing show of support. For the residents of Wilmington and us to do what we do every week for eight years, and to hit 16,000 all in one week, it’s a great experience.”