Andover|News|
Man Sentenced For Methuen Marine Murder: Patch PM
Kindergarten quarantine | Man pees on bus passenger | Bullet on school bus | Vote tallies go missing | Somerville Sparkles | More
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
- Andover, MA
Chris joined Patch from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He covers Andover, North Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Tewksbury, and he looks forward to hearing from you. You can reach him at chris.huffaker@patch.com or 412-265-8353.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Police Ask Students To Help Name New Department Dog
The Labradoodle puppy is in training to serve as a "comfort dog" in Tewksbury Public Schools.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Lawrence Man Sentenced To Life With Parole For Methuen Murder
The 27-year-old Lawrence man was found guilty Nov. 9 in the 2019 shooting death of former US Marine Kelvin Frias.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Ellen Crowley: 'I Can Still Have A Positive Impact On Woburn'
Ellen Crowley may have lost her bid for the mayor's office, but she will "continue to do my best to serve this City," she told Patch.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover High Will Compete Again On GBH's High School Quiz Show
The 13th season of "High School Quiz Show" premieres in February, with 17 local high schools competing.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Santa Parade Set For Dec. 5
The Board of Selectmen recently gave their approval to plans for the annual holiday event.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Average North Andover Tax Bill To Increase $279
The average single-family home in town increased in value by over 8 percent, officials said.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Updated Map Keeps Tewksbury In 6th District, Moulton's Seat
The Joint Committee on Redistricting passed a House map Monday that keeps Tewksbury in its current district, contrary to prior plans.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Unattended Space Heater Causes House Fire | Patch PM
Also: Suspect dead in murder-suicide attempt | Woman fires gun in Wal-Mart | Puppy scam | Racist graffiti in Marblehead | More
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Andover|News|
Unattended Space Heater Caused Lawrence Fire Sunday: Officials
The Margin Street fire began when a space heater caught things on fire in a bedroom, officials said.
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Andover|News|
Superintendent Parvey To Hold Office Hours Dec. 1
The Andover Public Schools superintendent will hold open informal meetings with community members, the district said.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn To Hold Menorah Lighting On Common Nov. 28
The city is holding its second annual Hannukah celebration Sunday, Nov. 28.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Over $3K Raised For Injured Woburn Bus Driver
Hurld-Wyman bus driver Mike Morse was in a severe car accident, according to the GoFundMe.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Man Charged With Saugus Bank Robbery
A 48-year-old Tewksbury man was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with two counts of unarmed robbery.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Massachusetts Schools Respond To Reports Of Racism: Patch PM
Also: Good Samaritan assaulted | Suspect hides on restaurant roof | Julio Lugo dead at 45 | Cop on leave after OUI arrest | More
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Holds Lead Over Wilmington As Reading Rivals Nears End
The six-week library reading competition ends Nov. 24.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Homeowner Spends Nothing On Electric, Heat: Report
Resident Eric Peterson's home was designed to use as little energy as possible, he told WCVB.
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Andover|News|
$14K Raised For Family That Took In Boy Who Lost His Mother
After 10-year-old James Henkle's mother Kristy died, James' best friend’s parents, Michael and Noel Napolitano, took him in.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
10 Displaced By Lawrence House Fire Sunday: Reports
Firefighters were called to a Margin Street building around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, WCVB reported.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Snow Emergency Parking Rules Go Into Effect Dec. 1
During snow emergencies declared by the police chief, parking will be banned on almost all North Andover streets.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
