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Orionid and Draconid Meteor Showers Peak This Month
The Draconid meteor shower peak occurs on Oct. 9 and the Orionids is expected to peak on either Oct. 21 or 22.

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The Draconid meteor shower peak occurs on Oct. 9 and the Orionids is expected to peak on either Oct. 21 or 22.

Massachusetts lawmakers to debate hands-free phone law Tuesday.
Massachusetts lawmakers to debate hands-free phone law Tuesday.
Roger proudly served with the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War.
Jason O’Doherty, 30, was arrested following a robbery in Chelmsford Monday night.
The town is seeking to fill one open position on the Finance Committee. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 23.
The affected boxes were made at its Lodi production facility. Boxes were labeled gluten-free but may contain wheat flour.
You can actually get it nearby for less than $2 a gallon. Prices in all states dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2009.
You can actually get it right now for less than $2 a gallon. Prices in all states dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2009.
This time it was seen in the Woburn Street area. Here are some tips for keeping your pets safe and where else the bobcat's been spotted.
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
The train derailed Monday morning in Northfield, Vermont.
What's in store for the annual event, as well as some tips for safe Trick or Treating if you're headed out on Halloween night.
This year's theme is "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep" and the Tewksbury Fire Department is holding an open house on Sunday, Oct. 11.
This week is Fire Prevention Week. See this year's theme and what's in store at the Fire Department's Open House Saturday.
Coast Guard says human remains found in survival suit were unidentifiable; they had to move on with search.
Coast Guard says human remains found in survival suit were unidentifiable; they had to move on with search.
Served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.
With Hurricane Joaquin moving out to sea, Tewksbury is in for a great week weather wise. Here's what you need to know
With Hurricane Joaquin moving out to sea, Wilmington is in for a great week weather wise. Here's what you need to know