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Jewel Thieves Target Elderly In Merrimack Valley: Police Jewel Thieves Target Elderly In Merrimack Valley: Police
Jewel Thieves Target Elderly In Merrimack Valley: Police Police are warning six communities in the Merrimack Valley to keep an eye out for a man and woman who they say are targeting the elderly of their jewelry. Officials warned residents in Lowell, Tyngsborough, Chelmsford, Dracut, Billerica, and Tewksbury that the couple travel together and call people over to their car “to speak to them in a friendly and engaging manner,” a post issued by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. Police have not released the number of thefts. Crime Alert via the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. LPD6 Posted by Lowell Police Department (Officia…

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by Khier Casino
Traffic
Six-Car Crash Stuffs Up I-495 North In Lawrence: Officials Six-Car Crash Stuffs Up I-495 North In Lawrence: Officials
Six-Car Crash Stuffs Up I-495 North In Lawrence: Officials A multi-car crash during rush hour in the Merrimack Valley has caused several delays for evening commuters. The six-car crash was reported at Exit 102 on I-495 North in Lawrence on Wednesday evening, according to MassDOT on Twitter.  Multi-vehicle crash in #Lawrence on I-495-NB at Exit 102, 6 car crash. Multiple lanes closed. Expect delays. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 3, 2023 All northbound lanes were closed for cleanup as a result and delays were expected. No word yet on any injuries.  Traffic was at a slow crawl due to a six-car crash on I-495 in LawrenceMassDOT Traffic…

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by David Cifarelli
Neighbors
Westford Girl's Leukemia Diagnosis Is 'Worst News Imaginable' For Family Westford Girl's Leukemia Diagnosis Is 'Worst News Imaginable' For Family
Westford Girl's Leukemia Diagnosis Is 'Worst News Imaginable' For Family Every parent is afraid of getting the 'worst news imaginable' regarding their children and for one family from the Merrimack Valley, that unfortunately became a reality, an online fundraiser reads.  Rebecca Ennis' 6-year-old daughter Olivia was diagnosed with Leukemia the last week of March, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Rebecca's sister Jennifer Troester.  The Westford mom will now be out of a job as Ennis travels to and from Boston while Olivia gets treatment, Troester said. She hopes the GoFundMe will help ease the family's financial burden.  "No parent should have to fa…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Haverhill Residents Get Inline To Mourn Demolition Of Landmark Roller Rink Haverhill Residents Get Inline To Mourn Demolition Of Landmark Roller Rink
Haverhill Residents Get Inline To Mourn Demolition Of Landmark Roller Rink Merrimack Valley residents are skating into the backs of their minds and digging up older memories after demolition began at a landmark roller rink last week.  Self-described as the "best roller skating center in Massachusetts," Skateland in Haverhill was torn down on Friday, Dec. 9, according to a Haverhill Facebook group member. The rink was initially opened in Oct. 1951 and closed its doors for the last time in Oct 2021, according to Skateland's website. "Sadly, the rink is closing, but the endless memories and friendships live on," the now-closed rink's website reads. "To all who skate…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Duo Facing Charges For Alleged Kidnapping Death Of 37-Year-Old Man In Lowell Duo Facing Charges For Alleged Kidnapping Death Of 37-Year-Old Man In Lowell
Duo Facing Charges For Alleged Kidnapping Death Of 37-Year-Old Man In Lowell Two people have been charged in connection with the kidnapping death of a 37-year-old man in the Merrimack Valley, authorities said. Michael Burke and Samantha Perry, both of Lowell, were charged for allegedly holding the man against his will at their Coburn Street home, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office reports. The man's body was found after police were called the home for a well-being check on Friday, Dec. 2, the office reports. Investigation suggests the man was restrained at some point. Authorities believe this was an isolated incident, which is being investigated as a suspicio…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Mass Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught In New Hampshire: Police Mass Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught In New Hampshire: Police
Mass Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught In New Hampshire: Police A 21-year-old man from the Merrimack Valley wanted for attempted murder was arrested in New Hampshire this week, authorities said. Seth J. Castillo, of Haverhill, MA, was arrested at 30 Bridge Street in Pelham, NH, around 7:48 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, Pelham Police said on Facebook. Pelham Police Arrest Man Wanted for Attempted Murder On 12/2/22 at approximately 6:30 pm, the Pelham, NH Police... Posted by Pelham Police Department on Saturday, December 3, 2022 Castillo was wanted on attempted murder charges stemming from an incident in Lawrence, police added. He is facing several charg…

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by David Cifarelli