Acton, MA|News|
Almanacs: Winter Will Be Snowier, Colder
Both the NH and Maine Old Farmer's Almanac suggested we could see high-than average snowfalls.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
- Lexington, MA
Grew up in a small, sports-obsessed town in Central Massachusetts and attended three local colleges in five years, eventually graduating Framingham State with an English degree in 2007. According to a letter to my future self -- penned as an eighth-grader -- I've long had dreams of becoming a sports journalist. But I didn't really do anything about it until my third semester at FSC (now U). That's when my professor (thanks, Desmond) convinced me to quit messing around in nonsense classes, join the school paper and get an internship. I did. I was hired out of college to the Bedford Minuteman newspaper, and bounced around to a few of the Minuteman's sister papers, including The Concord Journal and Belmont Citizen-Herald, before joining Patch in April 2011 as Lexington's editor.
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Concord, MA|News|
Almanacs: Winter Will Be Snowier, Colder
Both the NH and Maine Old Farmer's Almanac suggested we could see high-than average snowfalls.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
What's Concord Paying for Gas Today?
Prices range from $3.60 to $3.90 for a gallon of regular in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Chipotle, Five Guys Voted Among 'Least Gross of the Grossest'
See where Acton's fast food joints landed on BuzzFeed's list ranking fast food restaurants by level of 'grossness.'
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Real Estate: Another Monument Street Mansion Hits the Market
All information provided by Zillow.com.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Home of the Week: You'll Love These Digs on Duston Lane
All information from Zillow.com.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: An OUI and a Guy Cited for Texting While Driving
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: Arguments, Loud Music and Alleged Motor Vehicle Violations
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Sierra's Restaurant Reopens Tonight as an American Sports Pub
Famous margaritas will still be on the menu at the Acton resident's reborn eatery.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Weekend Agenda: Dance, Democrats and Uta Pippig Meets 'Little Women'
Consider these events as you fill in your weekend planner.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Weekend Agenda: Dance, Democrats and Uta Pippig Meets 'Little Women'
Consider these events as you fill in your weekend planner.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Gov. Patrick Pays a Visit to Minuteman High
Gov. Deval Patrick met with students and faculty and stopped in to hear about what students are learning.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Get the Details on the A-B United Way’s Day of Caring
50-plus volunteers will donate time and effort to eight local project sites.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Illegal Dumping, German Tourists and a Fireworks Complaint
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: Accidents, B-and-Es and Alarm Activations
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
It's Friday the 13th!
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Sept. 13 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
What You Need to Know on Friday the 13th in Concord
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Sept. 13 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
What's Playing in the Acton Area This Weekend
Find out what films are playing locally.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
What's Playing in the Concord Area This Weekend
Find out what movies are playing around the Concord area.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Expected Late Thursday
Storms could bring damaging winds, hail and localized flooding.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
