Concord, MA|News|
A Movie About the Boston Marathon Bombings?
'The Fighter' screenwriters secure feature rights for an upcoming book about the Boston Marathon bombings. What do you think?
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|
How Attached Are You To Your Smartphone?
Nine percent of smartphone users surveyed said they use their smartphones during sex.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Patrick Signs Budget, Vetoes Transportation, Local Aid Funds
Boston Globe reports leaders in the Legislature promise to override the governor's vetoes next week.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Patrick Signs Budget, Vetoes Transportation, Local Aid Funds
Boston Globe reports leaders in the Legislature promise to override the governor's vetoes next week.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: The One with the Exploding Mailbox
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Scholarship Fund Established in Memory of Lexington Native
Fund was created in memory of Jordan Liebhaber, who died March 29, 2013, at the age of 26.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
5 Things: Concord Sonata Piano Concert
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on July 12 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
5 Things: Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Today
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on July 12 in Lexington.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Bedford, MA|News|
Lotto Winner Who Scammed Locals Ordered to Repay Rental Company
Alleged scam artist Michael Santaniello's victims include Bedford residents.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Lotto Winner Who Scammed Locals Ordered to Repay Rental Company
Alleged scam artist Michael Santaniello's victims include Lexington residents.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Atkins: Tell Gov to Keep Ethanol Out of Concord
Concord’s state rep is calling on constituents to call Gov Deval Patrick.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Flood Watch: Torrential Rain, T-Storms Possible
Watch is in effect for areas including Concord through this afternoon.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Flood Watch: Torrential Rain, T-Storms Possible
Watch is in effect for areas including Lexington through this afternoon.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Baker Ave Medical Office Building Sells for $24M
Harvard Vanguard's new digs have a new owner, reportedly.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
New Homes For Sale in Lexington This Week
Find homes for sale in Lexington on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Alleged Fireworks Activity and a Kid Without a Car Seat
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
5 Things: Star Wars Day and a Concert in the Park
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on July 11 in Lexington.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
5 Things: Dollar Oysters and Drop-in Storytime
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on July 11 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
