Wakefield, MA|News|
Winners Declared In 2026 Wakefield Primary Races
Candidates were vying for state Senate and House seats in the Democratic primary.
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Chris Rhatigan is a local editor for Connecticut Patch and Massachusetts Patch. In Connecticut, he covers Milford, New London, Stonington-Mystic, and Groton. In Massachusetts, he covers Andover, North Andover, Tewksbury, Burlington, Reading, Wilmington, and Wakefield.
He began his journalism career at The New Haven Register, where he covered city government and schools for the Milford bureau. He has also written for publications such as The Iowa City Press-Citizen, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Connecticut Magazine.
If you have a news tip for a local community, you can reach him by email at chris.rhatigan@patch.com.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Winner Declared In 2026 Chelmsford State House Primary
Voters weighed in on the 16th Middlesex District House seat on Tuesday.
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Milford, CT|News|
Police Provide Update On License Plate Readers, Other Cameras In Milford
The update comes after a city board passed resolutions on license plate readers and speeding/red-light cameras.
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The Lymes, CT|News|
State Poised To Approve Funding For Playground In East Lyme
The proposal calls for $650,000 in funding for an inclusive playground to be built at an East Lyme school.
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Clinton, CT|News|
Old Saybrook Bar, Restaurant Has Liquor License Temporarily Suspended
The establishment was also fined for an alleged violation of state law.
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Milford, CT|News|
What Sold: Milford's 10 Most Recent Closings
Check out the most recently sold properties in Milford, according to Zillow.com.
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New London|News|
Recent Death Notices From New London County: Parker, White, Croft
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
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Groton, CT|News|
Man Enters Plea In Accidental Shooting Of Neighbor In Groton: Report
A woman in a neighboring apartment was struck by the bullet and hospitalized.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Grad's Yearbook Dream Leads To Savannah Bananas Opportunity
Austin Lee recently got the chance to work with the Savannah Bananas at Gillette Stadium.
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Milford, CT|News|
Children's Facility Proposal To Be Considered By Milford Board
A developer is pitching a project that the Planning and Zoning Board will review this week.
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Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
What Sold: Stonington's 10 Most Recent Closings
Check out the most recently sold properties in Stonington, according to Zillow.com.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Free, On-Demand Microtransit System Coming To Woburn, Burlington, Reading, Wakefield
The Link operates within two separate service zones: Woburn-Burlington and Reading-Wakefield.
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New London|News|
Massive Residential Project To Be Reviewed By New London Board
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the proposal at its meeting this week.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Huge Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Wakefield Store
Check out the latest winner of $10,000 or more in a Mass Lottery game and find out where the lucky ticket was sold.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Voters Head To The Polls For MA Primary
Voters will weigh in on several contested races Tuesday.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Voters Head To The Polls For MA Primary
Voters will weigh in on several contested races Tuesday.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Voters Head To The Polls For MA Primary
Voters will weigh in on several contested races Tuesday.
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Milford, CT|News|
Recent Obituaries From Milford: Holohan, Shanley, Sebas
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
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Bedford, MA|News|
'Charming' 4-BR Home Hits The Market In Bedford
Check out how much a home in a "serene, tree-lined neighborhood" is listed for in Bedford.
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Groton, CT|News|
Groton Schools Seek Teachers, Staff To Fill Open Roles
Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.
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