Lexington|News|
Lexington Resident a Finalist in Danvers Idol
The finals round for the 6th Annual Danvers Idol is June 28 at Danvers High School.
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|
ICYMI: Alton Brown Came to Town This Week
The Food Network star and Welch’s spokesman was in Concord for a vineyard dedication at the company’s new headquarters to honor Ephraim Wales Bull.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
An Extra Mile in Memory of Adrian Martinez
An evening of mile races and fundraiser, the Adrian Martinez Classic returns to Concord next Saturday, July 6.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Map: Fourth of July Fireworks Around Lexington
Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Attempted Scams, Racing Sedans and More
The following was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
5 Things: Lexington's Parklet Opens Today
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 28 in Lexington.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
5 Things: A Library Singalong and Solar Installation
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 28 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Former Karate Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges
See Thomas Donahue’s sentence.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Clough Going
The principal of Concord’s Thoreau School announced her resignation earlier this week in an email to the elementary school’s families.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Kaufman an ‘Unlikely’ Candidate for Markey’s House Seat
Lexington’s longtime state Rep. Jay Kaufman says he’s unlikely to join the emerging field of Democrats campaigning to represent the Fifth District in Congress.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Rain, Thundershowers Could Cause Thursday Evening Flooding
The combination of thundershowers this week and a rainstorm on Thursday evening is creating the chance of flooding.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Find Fourth of July Fire Works Displays Around Concord
Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Today on Patch: New Features and a New Look
Check out our community Boards — we built them just for you!
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
A Second Course for Serafina
Eleven weeks after quietly closing its doors, the Italian-American eatery is back with a brand new menu.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
Today on Patch: New Features and a New Look
Check out our community Boards — we built them just for you!
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
A Parklet Grows in Lexington
The semi-permanent parklet, a social sidewalk extension that couples a bike corral with outdoor seating in Lexington Center, officially opens Friday, June 28.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
5 Things: Solar Challenge, School Committee and More
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 27 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
New Homes For Sale in Concord This Week
Find homes for sale in Concord on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Find Yard Sales Near You This Week
The map shows where and when sales are to occur, and by clicking on the "Details" link you can find out what's being offered.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Lexington|News|
5 Things: Meetings, Freemasonry and Patch’s New Look
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 27 in Lexington.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
