North Andover, MA|News|
'Cram-A-Cruiser' This Weekend In North Andover
Help police cram their cruisers with non-perishable food items and personal care items to benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA Food Program.
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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Milford, CT|News|
Warming Centers Open In Milford Due To Cold Weather Protocol
Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures averaging 10 to 20 degrees below normal over the next several days.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Dog Falls Through Ice Into Frigid Pond In Andover, Fire Officials Say
Firefighters were called to rescue the dog Friday morning.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|News|
Outlet Mall To Be Demolished As Massive Development Moves Forward
Plans are progressing to demolish an outlet mall and construct a huge mixed-use development, according to a report.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Stonington Schools Seek Teachers, Staff To Fill Open Roles
Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Tewksbury Is This One
Check out how much a "stunning expanded & updated luxury home" is listed for in Tewksbury.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Nationwide Jewelry Theft Ring Member That Hit Milford Mall Store Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
The theft ring, which robbed a Milford mall store, stole merchandise worth a total of over $4.4 million, prosecutors say.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Groton, CT|News|
Man Charged With Hate Crime After Assault In Groton: Report
A man is accused of using a racial slur while assaulting a man at a gas station, according to a report.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
New London|News|
Severe Cold Weather Protocol Enacted For New London
The city has opened warming centers in several locations due to bitterly cold temperatures.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Burlington Is This One
Check out how much a new-construction home with over 5,700 square feet of living space is listed for in Burlington.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Coach Tried To Send Obscene Material To Minor, Prosecutors Say
A man sent sexually explicit messages and obscene material to an undercover agent posing as a 14-year-old girl, prosecutors said.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Here's How MA Stacks Up On Unemployment
A new analysis examines where unemployment claims are decreasing the most across the country.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|News|
Iconic Pizzeria To Open Foxwoods Location As Another Restaurant Closes
One restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino will soon close to welcome the "flagship location" of a well-known pizzeria.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Train Strikes Car At Andover Intersection: Report
The incident marked the second time a train has collided with a car at the intersection in recent months.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|News|
Person Extricated From Car Following Crash, Orange Fire Officials Say
It was a busy Thursday morning for Orange firefighters, who had to juggle two calls in a short span.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Tree Lighting, Santa, Menorah Lighting, More On Tap For Wakefield
The town has released information about a range of holiday events coming up.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Recent Uptick In Scam, ID Theft Attempts In Milford, Police Say
The police department is issuing advice to residents to avoid fraud attempts this holiday season.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|News|
3 Suspects Stole Over $6K Worth Of Pokémon, Magic Cards, Waterford Police Say
Police are seeking to identify three suspects accused of stealing the merchandise from a local store.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|News|
Driver Trapped In Pickup Truck After Accident In Orange
Crews rescued a person following a Wednesday night accident, according to fire officials.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
New London|News|
Armed Robber Hits New London Gas Station, Police Say
A robber brandished a handgun during a robbery of a New London gas station on Tuesday night, according to police.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
