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Lawrence, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Lawrence! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Lawrence traffic stop left an officer gravely injured
- What Lawrence General’s new system says about leading hospital change
- Which Lawrence Trinitarios members are now facing federal RICO charges?
Also on today's calendar: Town Meeting 1776 - The Spark of a Revolution and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
- Sunday: Remaining very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘So lucky he's alive': Lawrence police officer improving after suffering severe injuries (boston25news.com) — A Lawrence police officer is recovering after being dragged by a driver during a Tuesday night traffic stop, suffering serious spine, rib, and head injuries but now improving. The suspect, held in New Hampshire and facing extradition, is expected to be charged with multiple violent offenses. Residents can expect more updates as this high‑profile local case develops. 
• What It Takes to Lead Successful Enterprise Transformation (healthleadersmedia.com) — Merrimack Health’s creation, following Lawrence General Hospital’s acquisition of two former Steward hospitals, is used as a case study in how to manage major healthcare transformations. CEO Diana Richardson stresses constant communication, clear decision-making, and involving staff as Merrimack integrates facilities and maintains patient care. For Lawrence residents, these leadership choices shape how local hospitals evolve and coordinate services.
• 26 Trinitarios Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy Related to 5 Murders in Massachusetts (lynntv.org) — Federal prosecutors have charged 26 alleged Trinitarios gang members, including many from the Lawrence chapter, in a sweeping RICO and drug case tied to multiple murders and attempted murders. Court documents say the gang sought control of Lawrence neighborhoods, recruited local teens, and is linked to several homicides here dating back to 2017. The defendants face potential life sentences if convicted.
📸 Around Lawrence
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★ Featured events ★
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Town Meeting 1776 - The Spark of a Revolution →
The North Parish of North Andover Unitarian Universalist Church, 190 Academy Rd, North Andover
6:30 pm -
Andover's 2026 Juneteenth Celebration →
34 Bartlet St, Andover
4:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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MHS - JROTC JCLC
Methuen SD Devens, MA, USA -
Speed Dating Ages 30-45 in Lawrence, MA at... →
Rapscallion Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery, 56 Island St, Lawrence
7:00 pm -
Vendor Bingo with Mill City →
Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks Lodge #2070, 777 South St, Tewksbury
12:00 pm
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 24
Sunday June 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Drop-In Tech Help
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Alcove 1
9:30 am -
Presidential Series: John Quincy Adams
Andover Memorial Hall Library MHL Virtual Programs -
10:30 am -
Friends' Book Sale
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall
9:00 am -
Shawsheen WEST walking tour
Andover Center for History & Culture 97 Main St, Andover, MA 01810
10:30 am -
Board Games Club
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room
1:00 pm -
Shawsheen EAST walking tour
Andover Center for History & Culture 97 Main St, Andover, MA 01810
1:00 pm -
An Azorean Family History
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall
2:00 pm -
MHS - JROTC JCLC
Methuen SD Devens, MA, USA -
Morning Book Discussion Group
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall
10:30 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- today is my birthday I am happy but I was working really hard too get a apartment to get my baby back meaning my dog karma but I got a phone call and she has since been adopted whomever has her please take good care of her she was well loved I had
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- ICP Group posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Andover. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrence here.
🗞 Nearby News
Andover
- 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For North Andover (patch.com)
- Town Meeting Reenactment to Mark 250th Anniversary of Historic Andover Vote for Independence (andovermanews.com)
North Andover
- Old Andover History Shuttle Tour To Explore Revolutionary Roots Of Andover And North Andover (andovermanews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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