Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Not Among Most Fun States In U.S., New Study Says
The analysis considered everything from the number of movie theaters and marinas to access to the outdoors.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Chris Rhatigan , Patch Staff
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Chris Rhatigan is a local editor for Connecticut Patch and Massachusetts Patch. In Connecticut, he covers Milford, New London, Stonington-Mystic, and Groton. In Massachusetts, he covers Andover, North Andover, Tewksbury, Burlington, Reading, Wilmington, and Wakefield.
He began his journalism career at The New Haven Register, where he covered city government and schools for the Milford bureau. He has also written for publications such as The Iowa City Press-Citizen, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Connecticut Magazine.
If you have a news tip for a local community, you can reach him by email at chris.rhatigan@patch.com.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Open House This Weekend At 'Tastefully Renovated' Cape For Sale In North Andover
Check out how much a four-bedroom on the market in North Andover is listed for.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Milford High School Among Top 50 In CT For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
Nearly 24,000 public high schools in Connecticut were evaluated, and nearly 18,000 were ranked.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Crash Involving Poles, Wires Closes Down Stonington Road, Police Say
The accident Wednesday afternoon has closed down a Stonington road.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Back To School: Andover 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Andover can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Developer Plans To Convert Milford Church To Residential Use
A developer, who has projects in several nearby towns, is pitching a proposal for a church.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Back To School: North Andover 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in North Andover can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Stonington High School Among Top 50 In CT For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
Nearly 24,000 public high schools in Connecticut were evaluated, and nearly 18,000 were ranked.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Back To School: Wilmington 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Wilmington can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Groton, CT|News|
High School In Groton Among Top 50 In CT For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
Nearly 24,000 public high schools in Connecticut were evaluated, and nearly 18,000 were ranked.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Back To School: Reading 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Reading can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
New London|News|
Much-Anticipated Brunch Spot Set To Open In New London
A restaurant with two thriving locations in Texas is set to open a third in downtown New London.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Victim In Fatal Milford Fire ID'd; Police Call Case 'Criminal Investigation'
The victim in a fire that broke out behind a retailer Friday afternoon has been identified by police.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Back To School: Tewksbury 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Tewksbury can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Back To School: Wakefield 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Wakefield can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Back To School: Burlington 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Burlington can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
$1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Andover Store
A woman won the massive prize recently on a $10 scratch-off ticket purchased in Andover.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|News|
Truck Crash Closes I-95 Lane In East Lyme, DOT Says
The crash was reported Tuesday afternoon.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Groton, CT|News|
Back To School: Groton 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Groton can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Montville, CT|News|
Mohegan Sun Restaurant To Undergo Transformation
The popular dining spot will be closed this fall while the renovations take place.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
