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Potentially 'Devastating' Fire In Groton Ruled Suspicious: Fire Marshal Potentially 'Devastating' Fire In Groton Ruled Suspicious: Fire Marshal
Potentially 'Devastating' Fire In Groton Ruled Suspicious: Fire Marshal Fire investigators say a blaze at a large, abandoned building in Middlesex County may have been intentionally set.  The blaze at the 500 Main St. building in Groton started just before 2 p.m. in a utility room on Monday, Oct. 9, the State Fire Marshal said. The facility, which used to house the Deluxe Corporation, has been the target of vandalism in the past.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames, and no injuries were reported. Though fire crews admit, they got lucky. The outcome could have been much different and potentially deadlier if they hadn't reached the …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Six Lowell Teens Crash Stolen Car In Groton After Overnight Chase: Police Six Lowell Teens Crash Stolen Car In Groton After Overnight Chase: Police
Six Lowell Teens Crash Stolen Car In Groton After Overnight Chase: Police Six teenagers from Lowell were arrested for crashing a stolen car over the weekend, leading a police pursuit through several Massachusetts towns in the process, authorities said.  Groton Police learned that Shirley Police lost sight of a speeding car that they were trying to stop on Route 225 in Shirley around 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, Groton Police said on Facebook. 6 ARRESTED FOR CRASHING STOLEN CAR. APRIL 2, 2023 GROTON – On April 2, 223, at approximately 2 AM, the Groton Police... Posted by Groton Police Department on Sunday, April 2, 2023 Shortly after, a Groton Police Officer,…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Firefighters Receive Minor Injuries In 2-Alarm Ayer Fire, Home Heavily Damaged Firefighters Receive Minor Injuries In 2-Alarm Ayer Fire, Home Heavily Damaged
Firefighters Receive Minor Injuries In 2-Alarm Ayer Fire, Home Heavily Damaged A police officer who was the first on the scene of a fire engulfing an Ayer home was greeted with a large column of smoke that was visible from a distance, officials say.  A two and a half story home, located at 20 Wright Road, became heavily involved in a fire that broke out at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 27, according to the Ayer Fire Department.  Ayer Ma Fire pic.twitter.com/u9TrTkGbPr — Patrick Kerrigan (@pkerriganpk) March 27, 2023 To quell the roaring blaze, firefighters used seven hand lines and two fire hydrants, but the home still sustained heavy damage. Two firef…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Pepperell House Fire: Officials 7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Pepperell House Fire: Officials
7 Dogs Die In 2-Alarm Pepperell 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
Lifestyle
GoFundMe RoundUp: Help These Massachusetts Women Fight Breast Cancer GoFundMe RoundUp: Help These Massachusetts Women Fight Breast Cancer
GoFundMe RoundUp: Help These Massachusetts Women Fight Breast Cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we'd like to highlight some of the Massachusetts families battling this awful disease who need our help.  Aliza Is Battling Cancer Again, But She Dreams Of Hobbits For Aliza Guyer by Rachael Kalan (Arlington): Aliza Guyer will soon start another round of chemotherapy — a more potent and toxic version. She's been told that once she starts this new treatment, her mobility and lower quality of life may make traveling impossible. Aliza's son, Jonah, has wanted to travel to New Zealand for a long time since he first saw Lord of the Rin…

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by Josh Lanier
Schools
Norovirus Possible Catalyst Behind Closure Of Florence Roche Elementary School In Groton Norovirus Possible Catalyst Behind Closure Of Florence Roche Elementary School In Groton
Norovirus Possible Catalyst Behind Closure Of Florence Roche Elementary School In Groton An elementary school in northern Massachusetts was closed after numerous students came down with an unknown stomach illness, officials said.  Florence Roche Elementary School in Groton was closed after 204 students contracted the illness, reports said. School officials believe the illness was caused by a virus.  Florence Roche Elementary School #Groton has 200 of its 530 students sick. Superintedent reported #norovirus like symptoms in students, staff is healthy. School dismissed early.#wcvb pic.twitter.com/k0C5tihxBk — Rhondella Richardson (@wcvbrhondella) October 14, 2022 "Given the …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
50-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured After Hit By Delivery Van In Groton: Police 50-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured After Hit By Delivery Van In Groton: Police
50-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured After Hit By Delivery Van In Groton: Police A 50-year-old man was hospitalized after being struck by a delivery van in Groton, authorities said. Police responded for a report of a person hit by a delivery van near 321 Boston Road around 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, Groton Police said. The man was taken to Lahey Clinic with serious injuries. Initial investigation suggests the van struck another car and the man, police said. The driver of the van stayed on scene and is working with investigators.

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by David Cifarelli
Neighbors
GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them
GoFundMe Round Up: Help Boston-Area Animals And The People Who Love Them A round-up of the Boston-area GoFundMe campaigns that will local animals and the people who love them. Please Help Howard! Jade Correll organized this on behalf of Alexander Parris (Martha's Vineyard): Howard (also known as Howie or HowBow) is a much-loved face of Island Grown Initiative farm on Martha’s Vineyard, along with his incredible owner Alex Parris. Howard is 10 years old, and he’s a real good boy; arguably the BEST boy. Howard is in magnificent health. However, he recently tore his left ACL completely and is now struggling with a painful limp. This campaign has raised $2,070 of …

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by Josh Lanier