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WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for November 6, 2026

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Friday, November 6, 2026:. A 2-vehicle crash occurred on Concord Street. Airbag deployed. One vehicle towed. One party reported a hand injury. (8:30am) A caller reported an older male driver struck an AC unit at the Shell...

Wilmington, MA · 1d

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City mourns passing of former Ward 2 Councilor Richard Gately

WOBURN - Tributes to former City Councilor Richard Gately Jr. poured onto Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home’s website and social media pages late this week as word spread about the Veterans Day passing of the proud South End resident and doting grandfather. According to the funeral home, the 76-year-old Woburn native,...

Woburn, MA · 1d

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Police in Massachusetts looking for public’s help after lawyer disappears

Police in Massachusetts have put out a bulletin as a Bay State lawyer has disappeared. Swampscott police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 54-year-old Melissa Dragon, who was last seen driving west on Lynnfield Street at DenQuarry Road in Lynn, Massachusetts. Dragon is described as a white...

Swampscott, MA · 6h

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Northshore Mall has opened 5 new stores this year. See the full lineup

Ready for the holiday shopping season to officially begin on Black Friday ? With five new store openings over the past year, so is the Northshore Mall. One of the largest malls in New England, the Northshore Mall stands at roughly 1.67 million sq. ft. with over 160 stores. 2026 additions include a sit-down steakhouse, casual food chains and global apparel retailers. Here's the new store lineup. Northshore Mall new stores Here are the stores that have opened at the Northshore Mall in 2026, and where you can find them in the mall: Fogo De Chao: A full-service Brazilian steakhouse known for its signature rodizio-style service, where chefs carve premium meats at the table for each course. Located on the Upper Level Promenade next to Sleep Number. Dave's Hot Chicken: A casual chain known for its Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sandwiches with customizable heat levels. Located on the Upper Level Promenade next to Amigos. Shake Shack: A fast food chain with Angus beef burgers, hot dogs, french fries, frozen custard, hand-spun milkshakes and more. Located on the Upper Level Promenade between Immersive Gamebox and honeygrow. Lid's Locker Room: The world's largest retailer of officially licensed and branded sports merchandise,

Peabody, MA · 1d

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Town to use old Wildwood School for SWAT training

WILMINGTON — Police Chief Brian Pupa received clearance this week to use the old Wildwood School for law enforcement training exercises. The Select Board said the WPD may make temporary use of the building alongside the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) SWAT team. Pupa said he believes it...

Wilmington, MA · 4h

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Massachusetts High School Football Playoff Game Ends With Controversy As Personal Foul Penalty Yields Upset Win

It could’ve gone either way. Built in 1971, Norton High School is the only public high school in Norton, Massachusetts. It enrolls just under 700 students in Grades 9-12. Watertown High School is located in Watertown, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. It enrolls just under 800 students in Grades 9-12.

Watertown, MA · 7h

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Suspected ‘ghost guns' dealer arrested in Billerica

A man accused of illegally dealing firearms was arrested at his home in Billerica, Massachusetts, on Friday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Billerica police said they responded to 16 Richardson St. alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Massachusetts State Police. One person was taken into custody. Police said there is no threat to the public.

Billerica, MA · 1d

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The Prime Rib At This Old-School Saugus Steakhouse Has Kept Route 1 Diners Loyal For Generations

Some restaurants feed a town, and a few become part of its family stories. On Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts, one steakhouse once drew lines out the door, with waits that stretched past two hours and nobody seemed to mind. Its plastic cows, rustic dining rooms, and big plates of...

Saugus, MA · 7h

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New Hampshire Man Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-95 in Saco

SACO, Maine (WGAN) — A 36-year-old New Hampshire man was killed early Saturday morning following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Saco. According to Maine State Police, troopers responded to the northbound lanes of I-95 around 4:45 a.m. for a report of a collision involving a Hyundai SUV and a Ford Explorer.

Saco, ME · 8h

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Football Recap: Reading Memorial Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger + How To Watch

Reading Memorial's matchup on Friday was close up to the half, but then they kicked things up a notch. They were the clear victors by a 33-12 margin over the Malden Catholic Lancers. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by 20 points or more this season.

Reading, MA · 22h

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Massachusetts 15-year-old not expected to serve state prison sentence after shooting girlfriend in the head

SALEM, Mass. – In Salem Juvenile Court on Tuesday, a youthful offender pled guilty and was sentenced in relation to a shooting that occurred in the area of Simon Street in Beverly on October 11, 2025, the Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker confirms. The incident was investigated by the Beverly Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to Tucker’s office.

Salem, MA · 9h

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'She was a good girl': Police comfort dog in Massachusetts dies after brief illness

ANDOVER, Mass. (TNND) — A police comfort dog in Massachusetts who brought calm and smiles to officers, students, and community members, died after a brief illness, according to authorities. The Andover Police Department's announced Maggie's death on Sunday, describing her as a beloved partner of Officer Tom Paolera, a...

Andover, MA · 2d

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Malden man arrested, accused of murdering his sister

A Malden man has been arrested and is accused of murdering his sister, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office told Boston 25 News.

Malden, MA · 1d

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Your Burlington Thanksgiving Guide: Eating In, Dining Out, Feeling Good, and Giving Back

With Thanksgiving coming up, a lot of us are making lists — who’s coming, who’s bringing the pie, and whether you should give your kitchen a break and let someone else do the cooking. Whatever your holiday looks like, we’ve pulled together a little bit of everything to help.

Burlington, MA · 1d

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Wilmington officers help couple deliver baby

WILMINGTON — In the early hours of Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, two Wilmington Police officers responded to a 911 call made by Wilmington resident Denis Gotonoaga asking for assistance for his wife, Tatiana Topala, who was in labor and may not make it to the hospital in time for the delivery.

Wilmington, MA · 4h

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‘Mind-blowing': Contractor leaves trail of lawsuits and millions in alleged damages

A long list of Massachusetts homeowners has accused a home renovation business in Middlesex County of misappropriating funds, not paying subcontractors for their work, and leaving a landscape of unfinished projects. Court records and interviews the NBC10 Investigators conducted reveal dozens of lawsuits against Cutting Edge Homes and business president,...

Melrose, MA · 2d

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Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Principal’s Update — Nov. 13

Dear Shawsheen Students, Families, and Colleagues,. Quarter 1 report cards, exploratory report cards (for cycles one to five), and failure letters were published on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and are available to view in Aspen. Quarter 1 Honor Roll and High Honors. Congratulations to our students who earned high honors and...

Wilmington, MA · 1d