Concord, MA|News|
Haute Coffee Coming Soon to Walden Street
New coffee house will treat patrons to high-quality coffee, tartines and more.
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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Lexington|News|
Another Murder Charge for Man Jailed for Lexington Killings
Craig Conkey, the man jailed for the murders of two Lexington women in the 1990s, is now facing murder charges in New Hampshire.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
How Far Would You Go to Keep a Promise to a Dying Friend?
With his return to North Korea's Chosin Reservoir, Tom Hudner, a retired Navy pilot and Medal of Honor recipient, hopes to deliver on a promise he made 60 years ago: He’s going back for Ensign Jesse Brown.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Lexington Center: Imagining the Future of a Historic Place
Over the past year, students at Bentley University have worked with the Lexington Center Committee to envision a future path that would keep a historically significant downtown relevant into the future.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: When NIMBY Becomes NIMDW
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
5 Things: See the Concord Solar Challenge in Action
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on July 24.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
5 Things: Lexington Eatery Now Offering Hand-Tossed Pizza
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on July 24 in Lexington.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Sold: Homes Sold Below Asking Price
A sampling of homes purchased around Bedford, Concord and Lexington over the past week, compiled by Patch and local real estate agents.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Sold: Homes Sold Below Asking Price
A sampling of homes purchased around Lexington, Bedford and Concord over the past week, compiled by Patch and local real estate agents.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
New Upgrades on Patch: More Headlines, Better Conversation
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Bedford, MA|News|
Sold: Homes Sold Below Asking Price
A sampling of homes purchased around Lexington, Bedford and Concord over the past week, compiled by Patch and local real estate agents.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Free Candy With Your Caffeine Fix
Peet’s in Lexington will is giving out complimentary UNREAL candy bars with beverage purchases.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Flooding, Severe Weather Brewing Tuesday Afternoon in Lexington
Thunderstorms in the area could produce heavy rain Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Westborough Buildings Director Coming to Concord
Brian Schlegel had worked in the Westborough schools for 13 years.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
How Far Would You Go to Keep a Promise to a Dying Friend?
With his return to North Korea's Chosin Reservoir, Tom Hudner, a retired Navy pilot and Medal of Honor recipient, hopes to deliver on a promise he made 60 years ago: He’s going back for Ensign Jesse Brown.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Police Log: Accidents, B-and-Es and a House Egged
The following information was provided by the Lexington Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Alleged Stolen Car, A Dustup on Dover Street
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
