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Beloved Teacher and Coach Dies, Mailboxes Vandalized, School Rankings and More
Plus, residents are trying to catch the ear of Trader Joe's representatives to see if they will consider opening a location in town.

Here’s a look at the top stories on Wilmington Patch last week:
- Francis P. Kelley, Jr., 87, of Wilmington
- Were Fireworks Set off in Local Mailboxes Overnight?
- Where Does Wilmington Rank Among Top School Districts in Massachusetts?
- State Police Investigating Tuesday Morning Train Derailment
- Wegmans Recalls More Than 1,100 Pounds of Chicken
- Residents Want to Bring Trader Joe’s to Wilmington
- Rain for Sunday, but Warm Temperatures Return
- This is the Last Week for Christmas Tree Pickup in Wilmington
- Pipeline Coalition Meets Monday Morning
- No Powerball Winner. Wednesday’s Jackpot Expected to be $1.3 billion
- Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Sunday in Wilmington
- Powerball Now up to $900 Million. Have You Bought Your Tickets Yet?
- Open Burning Season Starts Jan. 15 in Massachusetts
- Mary T. (Nigro) Baldassarri, Wilmington Resident
- Powerball Hits $800M: Where to Buy Tickets in Wilmington
- Icy Roads Possible in Wilmington Thursday Night, Friday Morning
- State Police Investigating Tuesday Morning Train Derailment
- Freezing Temperatures Expected Most of Tuesday for Wilmington
- Fares Going Up for MBTA Riders, But by How Much?
- Derailed Train Causes Haverhill Line Problems Tuesday Morning
- Anthony J. Spinazola, 83, of Wilmington
- 10 New Jobs Available in Wilmington This Week
- Joseph E. Carpenter, Jr., 69, Formerly of Wilmington
- Kellie MacDougall Named to Belmont University’s Dean’s List
- Paul Thiel, Wilmington Native
- Snow Showers to Make for Slippery Afternoon, Evening Commute
- What New Homes Are on the Market This Week?
- Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup Starts This Week in Wilmington
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