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Hurricane Joaquin Intensifies, Heavy Rains, West Nile Virus in Town and More
Here is what’s happened in Wilmington so far this week.

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Here is what’s happened in Wilmington so far this week.

Any amount of time is appreciated, whether you're an individual or a group, and clean up will continue throughout the five hour event.
What you need to know and how to register to use the track inside the new Wilmington High School.
Leaves behind many family members in Wilmington.
The storm continues to grow in intensity. The East Coast continues to prepare for potential impact as the storm travels up the coast.
The storm continues to grow in intensity. The East Coast continues to prepare for potential impact as the storm travels up the coast.
A cement truck rolled over near Exit 35 just before 12 p.m. Thursday. Two right lanes of the highway were closed following the accident.
The storm continues to intensify and forecasters say if you live anywhere from South Carolina to Northern New England, pay attention.
The storm continues to intensify and forecasters say if you live anywhere from South Carolina to Northern New England pay attention.
Daily rainfall records were broken across the state with Wednesday’s storms. See how much rain fell throughout the area.
Daily rainfall records were broken across the state with Wednesday’s storms. See how much rain fell throughout the area.
Plus some incredible aerial images by a local photographer of Tewksbury’s Long Pond Here is what’s happened in Tewksbury so far this week.
Advance ticket sales will take place Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the TMHS cafeteria.
The virus was detected in mosquitoes collected from Wilmington on Sept. 22 in the Dublin Avenue wetland area.
The excess baggage fees begin October 1 for carry-on items.
The excess baggage fees begin October 1 for carry-on items.
Drivers should seek alternate routes if coming off Rte. 128 southbound.
Drivers should seek alternate routes if coming off Rte. 128 southbound.
Tropical Storm Joaquin has been upgraded to a hurricane. Officials are encouraging Massachusetts residents to be prepared.
Tropical Storm Joaquin has been upgraded to a hurricane. Officials are encouraging Massachusetts residents to be prepared.