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Motorcyclist Killed In Groton Crash ID'd As 27-Year-Old Man Motorcyclist Killed In Groton Crash ID'd As 27-Year-Old Man
Motorcyclist Killed In Groton Crash ID'd As 27-Year-Old Man Police have identified the 27-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a head-on crash earlier this week in Groton.  Cody Trudel, of Ayer, died after his bike was struck head-on along Boston Road just after 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Investigators believe the driver of an oncoming car in the westbound lane veered into his lane. The 20-year-old Townsend driver of that car remained at the scene.  Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the crash. No charges had been filed as of Friday afternoon. 

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by Josh Lanier
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Head-On Crash In Region Leaves Man, Woman Seriously Injured Head-On Crash In Region Leaves Man, Woman Seriously Injured
Head-On Crash In Region Leaves Man, Woman Seriously Injured Two people are recovering from serious injuries following a head-on crash in the region. The Middlesex County wreck happened shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in Ashby on Turnpike Road. Ashby Police said a 2003 Cadillac Escalade was driving westbound near Greenville Road when it crossed the centerline and struck a Ford pickup truck head-on. The impact left a 43-year-old Ashburnham woman trapped in the Escalade and a 58-year-old Townsend man stuck in the pickup truck. Fire and medic crews had to use hydraulic tools to extricate both victims from their vehicles. The Ashburnham woman wa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Special Potion': Townsend Woman Accused Of Poisoning Husband After Fake Soap Star Texts Her 'Special Potion': Townsend Woman Accused Of Poisoning Husband After Fake Soap Star Texts Her
Roxanne Doucette Of Townsend Accused Of Poisoning Husband A Townsend woman is accused of poisoning a bowl of soup her husband was eating after a scammer impersonating “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Thorsten Kaye and texting her to “get rid of your husband honey.” Roxanne Doucette, 64, charged with attempted murder, intimidation of a witness, juror, police or court official; resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer, Boston 25 News reported. She insists that the soup her 73-year-old husband Paul had in December was just expired. “I’ve never ever tried to poison him in any way whatsoever,” Doucette told CBS News. “I love him…

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by Khier Casino
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$1M Lottery Win: Pepperell Man Knows How He Will Spend His Big Payday $1M Lottery Win: Pepperell Man Knows How He Will Spend His Big Payday
$1M Lottery Win: Pepperell Man Knows How He Will Spend His Big Payday A Pepperell man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he has big plans for his newfound fortune.  David Nelson claimed the seven-figure prize by playing the “777” scratch-off game.  Nelson chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He's decided to build a new house with the cash.  He bought the ticket at The Wine Nook at 18 Main St. in Townsend. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  The state lottery said three $4 million "777" tickets remain in circulation, and six more $1 million w…

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by Josh Lanier
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FOUND: Townsend Man Still Missing After Weeks, Phone Last Pinged In NH FOUND: Townsend Man Still Missing After Weeks, Phone Last Pinged In NH
Found: Townsend Man Still Missing After Weeks, Phone Last Pinged In NH Police located a man who was missing for several weeks after soliciting help from the public, officials say.  Joseph Paul Knisell, who had not been heard from since Tuesday, May 2, was found safe in Manchester, New Hampshire on the afternoon of Thursday, May 18, the Townsend Police Department said.  "I am grateful that this missing persons case has been brought to a successful conclusion, and I want to thank all the members of the public for their attention to this matter, said Townsend Police Chief James Sartell. A family member reported Knisell missing on Saturday, May 13. An i…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Townsend Woman Rams Car Into Building While On Drugs: Police Townsend Woman Rams Car Into Building While On Drugs: Police
Townsend Woman Rams Car Into Building While On Drugs: Police A woman crashed her vehicle into a building, damaging multiple stores in the process, officials say. Deborah Gyles, of Townsend, was arrested on Sunday, May 7 for allegedly crashing her vehicle into a shopping plaza building located at 220 Main Street in Townsend around 3:20 p.m. the same day, according to the Townsend Police Department.  Gyles, 61, drove away from the damaged building after the crash. An on-scene investigation determined what vehicle smashed into the building.  The car was found at Gyles's home. She was taken into custody after a follow-up investigation at her r…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Car Crash Into Home Leads To Arrest Of Man Wanted By Central Mass Police Car Crash Into Home Leads To Arrest Of Man Wanted By Central Mass Police
Car Crash Into Home Leads To Arrest Of Man Wanted By Central Mass Police A 46-year-old man from New Hampshire, who was wanted by police in Central Massachusetts, was apprehended after he crashed his car into a home this weekend, according to authorities.  Dennis Legere, of Mason, NH, was arrested and charged after he allegedly fled a traffic stop and crashed into a Townsend home just before 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, Townsend Police Chief James Sartell reports.  The crash came after an officer tried pulling over a gray 2021 Buick Encore, driven by Legere, that was speeding near the Lunenburg line. Police learned that the car had crashed in…

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by David Cifarelli
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UPDATE: Dog Rescued, Firefighter Injured From 5-Alarm Fire At Townsend Home UPDATE: Dog Rescued, Firefighter Injured From 5-Alarm Fire At Townsend Home
Update: Dog Rescued, Firefighter Injured From 5-Alarm Fire At Townsend Home A dog was rescued and several people were displaced after multi-family home in Townsend was significantly damaged over the weekend, according to authorities and online fundraisers. Firefighters responded to the five-alarm fire at 205 Main Street (Route 119) around 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, according to a Facebook post from the Townsend Fire Department. Townsend companies and mutual aid are working a 2nd Alarm structure fire at 205 Main Street. Please avoid the... Posted by Townsend Fire-EMS Department on Sunday, March 12, 2023 Heavy smoke was seen coming from the multi-family home,…

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by David Cifarelli
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7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Central Massachusetts House Fire: Officials 7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Central Massachusetts House Fire: Officials
7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Central Massachusetts House Fire: Officials Seven dogs are dead and several more animals were rescued from a burning home in North Central Massachusetts over the weekend, officials said. Crews responded to a two-alarm fire at 47 Mill Street in Pepperell around 8:11 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, according to Pepperell Fire Chief Brian Borneman.  Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from both ends of the home. Crews also found the two residents of the home suffering from smoke inhalation and transported them to local hospitals for treatment, Borneman reports. 2nd alarm 47 mill street Pepperell ma Pictures by MFB-c1(Jo…

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by David Cifarelli
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One Killed, 6 Injured In Middlesex County Car Crash: Police One Killed, 6 Injured In Middlesex County Car Crash: Police
One Killed, 6 Injured In Middlesex County Car Crash: Police One person has died from a recent head-on collision that happened in Townsend, authorities said.  Police responded to the crash near the intersection of Route 119 (Main Street) and Route 13  around 5:35 p.m. on Monday, June 6, Townsend Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found seven people injured from the two-car collision. All were taken to local hospitals for treatment and the driver of one of the vehicles later died from their injuries, according to police.  Initial investigation revealed a sedan crossed the center line while traveling westbound on Route 119 a…

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by David Cifarelli