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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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Erin McGrath, 38 of Wilmington, was unable to eat foods with protein until she began a new treatment for her Phenylketonuria.
A Phillips student received a National Merit Scholarship sponsored by the University of Chicago.
Nelson has previously run for the Board of Selectmen multiple times, going back to 1997.
The developer proposed cuts to multifamily, townhome and age-restricted units by over 300.
The Peabody resident will appear on the Tuesday episode of America's Got Talent for his act where he plays music on his teeth.
Case counts and hospitalization rates fell as vaccinations continued, but the statewide positive test rate rose for a second week in a row.
The Lawrence-based group distributes up to 8000 diapers, 400 packages of wipes and 50 cans of formula each month.
State police seized five guns, 1.5 pounds of suspected marijuana and 105 grams of suspected cocaine, they said.
Children in Massachusetts are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car in the summer.
Children in Massachusetts are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car in the summer.
Children in Massachusetts are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car in the summer.
Children in Massachusetts are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car in the summer.
Children in Massachusetts are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car in the summer.
The school district released a statement in response to "attention and controversy throughout the country."
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After being rained out twice in a week, organizers decided to plan for a "more predictable weather month."
The state granted Reading Municipal Light Department funds to install two electric vehicle charging stations.
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The boy's uncle was coached through CPR by Dispatcher Rebecca Maccaro, officials said.