Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person in your carpool. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weekend Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light northeast wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 65. Light northeast wind becoming east 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 6 mph …

Reading Reading Man Arraigned on Fraud Charges A Reading resident, and newspaper delivery man in Woburn, is allegedly behind a string of identity fraud, forgery and larceny incidents. He was arraigned in court this week. North Reading Additional Funds Appropriated for School Building Project at Special Town Meeting, 525 to 120 Over 600 residents attended Special Town Meeting at North Reading High School Monday night to vote to appropriate $15.5 million in additional funds for the school building project. The auditorium filled quickly and the overflow space in the gymnasium was utilized. …

Tewksbury Tewksbury High Students Cited For Marijuana Possession Four Tewksbury High students were hit with $100 civil citations after being found to be in possession of small amounts of marijuana. The students' names were not released because they were not charged with a crime. According to Massachusetts law, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is not considered a criminal offense but is subject to a civil fine. Reading Details of Goddard School Alleged Abuse, Teacher Locked Children in Closet Two children at the Goddard School in Reading were allegedly put in a closet by a …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Jury Finds Ferreira Not Guilty In Death of Johnny McCabe TEWKSBURY--A Middlesex Superior Court jury found Michael Ferreira not guilty in connection with the 1969 death of Tewksbury teen Johnny McCabe. Despite the testimony of Edward Alan Brown, who admitted to his role in the murder and implicated Ferreira, the Salem, NH man was acquitted. The jury deliberated roughly five hours before …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Macaroni Grill to Pay $20K in Fines After Failing Health Inspection READING--The Macaroni Grill failed a routine health inspection last December with 31 violations, according to Health Department Director Ruth Clay. The restaurant will pay $20,000 in fines. During a routine health inspection on Dec. 18, Macaroni Grill had 31 violations including six critical violations and 25 non-critical…

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Teacher Fired After Allegedly Abusing Child at Goddard School READING--The Department of Early Education and Care reported that they received information from the Goddard School in Reading regarding alleged abuse of a child by one of the school's teachers. The teacher was fired. Details of the abuse have not yet been disclosed. DEEC officials are still investigating. Reading’s Sweet …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Man Charged In Connection With Motel 6 Carjacking, Kidnapping TEWKSBURY--A 23-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly carjacking a man at knifepoint in the parking lot of Motel 6. Jeffrey Venter of Boston, no know address, was arrested in Roxbury on Jan. 1 with the help of the Boston Police Department. Tewksbury Police had obtained an arrest warrant on Ventner, …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Tewksbury Brothers Arrested On Child Pornography Charges TEWKSBURY--Tewksbury brothers are facing felony child pornography charges after being arrested on Dec. 20. Steven M. Fierimonte, 43, and Robert C. Fierimonte, 50, were arrested by Tewksbury detectives at their residence at 100 Prospect Hill Drive. Newtown Shooting Victims Honored at Christmas Eve Vigil in Stoneham STONEHAM--Dozens …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Tewksbury Remembers Victims of Newtown Shooting at Candlelight Vigil TEWKSBURY--Nearly 150 Tewksbury residents dropped what they were doing on Saturday night to gather on the Tewksbury Town Common for a Candlelight Vigil in memory of the victims of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting. The event was organized by residents Trish Bourne and Kelly Joyce. Christmas Eve Vigil For Victims in …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Family Robbed During Father's Wake, TJ Callahan's To Help Out TEWKSBURY--A Tewksbury family with some relatives in Wilmington, already reeling from the untimely death of their husband and father, received another jolt when they returned home after his wake Tuesday night. Their home had been burglarized. Tewksbury Police are investigating the break-in at 117 Elm St., a home Wayne Fleury …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Reading Victim in Child Sex Crime Linked To Wakefield Day Care Business WAKEFIELD--A Wakefield husband and wife are facing numerous charges in connection with an illegal day care service that subjected at least 13 children - one of them just days old - to horrific sexual abuse that was recorded on video. Stoneham Police Searching For Suspect in Home Break-In STONEHAM--A man allegedly …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Alleged Serial Gun-Wielding Robber Arrested STONEHAM--Stoneham Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with seven recent armed robberies in the area, the department announced in a press release on Thursday morning. Taylor A. Goulding of Stoneham is charged with two counts of armed robbery while being masked and one count of attempted armed robbery while being masked for the three…

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Nancy Kerrigan's Brother to Return to Jail STONEHAM--Stoneham native Mark Kerrigan, brother of Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, is returning to a Massachusetts jail, according to a WCVB report. A Middlesex County judge ordered Mark Kerrigan to return to jail Friday for six more months for violating his probation, according to the report.   Ragucci: Hurricane Sandy Caused $35K in …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Armed Robbery in Reading Thursday Night READING--According to WCVB.com, the Gulf Station on Main Street was robbed late Thursday night. No injuries were reported. The suspect was armed and believed to be the same person who recently robbed stores in Melrose, Stoneham and Woburn, WCVB.com said. No Medical Marijuana Treatment Center in Reading, Town Meeting Says READING--Reading Town …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Police: Stoneham Armed Robber Also Hit Melrose, Winchester and Woburn STONEHAM--Since Oct. 30, five armed robberies—including one at the DB Mart convenience store and another at Sunset Tanning in Stoneham—have taken place in the area, including one in Melrose, Winchester and Woburn, according to investigators. The suspect is described as being a white male, approximately 5-foot-8, wearing…

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Alleged Formula Thieves Nabbed After High Speed Chase TEWKSBURY--According to a Tewksbury Police report, a call came in on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 1:50 p.m. from a loss prevention employee at Walmart on Route 38. The caller said that a person had just walked out of the store with a shopping cart filled with baby formula without paying. They then fled from police, and allegedly attempted to …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Two Men Charged for Murder of Reading Man READING--According to the Eagle Tribune, two men were charged with the murder of Reading man Martin Angelone Butt. Jose “Junior” Rivera, 32, of 176 Farnham St., Lawrence and Albert “Gordo” Vasquez, 18, of 22 Camden St., Methuen were held without bail after being arraigned in Lawrence District Court earlier this week. Investigation on Bullet Found …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Wendy's Restaurant Robbed, Police Seek Knife-Wielding Suspect TEWKSBURY--Tewksbury Police are on the hunt for a man who robbed the Wendy's Restaurant on Andover Street Monday afternoon. According to Tewksbury Police, a man walked into Wendy's at around 4 p.m. on Monday, held a knife to the cashier and demanded money. The report did not indicate how much money he took with him when he fled…

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Merrimack Valley Pavilion Expected To Open In November TEWKSBURY--With each passing day, Gary Brown's vision for the property at 2087 Main St. is becoming closer to reality. Some time in November, Brown is expecting to open Merrimack Valley Pavilion, a family-friendly recreation complex featuring a multi-level laser tag arena, a miniature golf course and an arcade. The complex will also …

Wilmington residents aren't only interested in what happens in town. So each week we provide you with a look at items that are making headlines in surrounding towns. Here is a look at the latest News Nearby. Tewksbury Woman Wins $10 Million On Lottery Scratch Ticket TEWKSBURY--A Tewksbury woman can lay claim to being the newest Massachusetts millionaire. Arlene Barnoth won a $10 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “40th Anniversary Millions” instant game, Mass. Lottery officials announced last week. Barnoth is the first lucky player to win one of the five $10 million …