Patch's Top Videos of the Year
Let us know your most memorable video in the comments section below.
In honor of New Year's, we bring you 11 of the top videos that Wilmington Patch brought you in 2011.
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IMAGE GALLERY: Looking at the Year in Photos
Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve, Wilmington.
There were plenty of moments that made 2011 a memorable one in Wilmington. As the year comes to an end, we look back at the top photos from the last 12 months. Let us know your most memorable moments of the year in the comments section below.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Reflecting on the Year That Was in Wilmington Schools
Superintendent Joanne Benton offers year end thoughts.
The highlight of the year for Wilmington Public Schools isn’t hard to decipher. But 2011 was much for than just the approval of a new high school. “The Wilmington Public School system has much to be proud of as we look back on 2011,” said Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton. Benton said among this year's highlights was the concentration on saving energy and resources. This was highlighted as Shawsheen Elementary installed new energy efficient windows. The superintendent also said the development of a K-12 curriculum that offers students a coherent but also flexible education that changes based on students’ needs. But Benton said the biggest achievement of the last 12 months was the overwhelming support gained for the new high school, …
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Envelope Please! Patch 'Deck the House' Finalist from Wilmington
Wilmington sparkles in this national holiday decoration contest that goes to support our schools.
Thank you so much Brenda Gibbons for submitting the entry of your amazingly decorated home in the Patch Deck the House contest. You're the Wilmington local winner! Congratulations! Tonight, Dec. 29, we'll find out if Brenda is among the 24 National Finalists so keep your fingers crossed. Each Top 24 Finalist from around the country is guaranteed $500 to help pay those holiday-sized electric bills and have a shot at winning a $100,000 donation for their public school district. A special thank you to everyone who entered. You made our dark drives home more festive and made this holiday season a bit more merry. National voting begins Friday morning, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m. ET. Vote once a day, every day, for your favorite – and feel free to …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Five Wilmington Police and Fire Headlines from 2011
As the year wraps up, we look back at Patch's top headlines from recent months.
It was a busy year for the Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington Fire Department. There were fatal accidents, fires, home break ins, drug busts and more, and with the final days of 2011 upon us, we look back at five of the top police and fire that appeared on Wilmington Patch this year. Let us know what incidents were most memorable for you in the comments section below, and check back throughout the week for more end of year coverage. February 9 - Firefighters were called to Andover Street, where flames were showing through the roof of Contract Glass Service, Inc., after an electrical panel began sparking. Though everyone escaped the fire safely, the business was completely destroyed. “It’s pretty much gone now. Everybody is pretty…
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POLL: What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
What will you work on in 2012?
In a few days we will all bid adieu to 2011 and welcome a new year. As always, many area residents will be making resolutions to change or improve something in 2012. We want to know what you’re doing (or not doing) differently come Jan. 1. Be sure to vote in our poll above and leave a comment below.
Monday, December 26, 2011
POLL: What Gadget Did You Get for Christmas?
Vote in our poll and comment below.
Smartphones and tablets are all the rage right now and we want to know if you were one of the millions who received a new gadget as a gift this year.
jake
2:00 pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011
All my life it has been Merry Christmas, many movies come out with Christmas themes, commercials have Christmas themes, mall Santas, the majority of December has been Christmas themes. Why all of the sudden has this become a problem. I dont think other countries would like it if we went over there and tried change their customs for the past years. How would Israel feel if the Christians in that … more ›
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Patch Wants to See Your Christmas Photos
Upload your pictures to this gallery, or e-mail matthew.schooley@patch.com.
Santa Claus has officially come to town, and we want to see what your family's Christmas morning looked like. We want to see what Saint Nick dropped off under the tree, what you and your family spend the day doing, and what made today a special day for you and your loved ones. Sharing your photos is easy. You can upload them right to this gallery or e-mail Local Editor Matt Schooley with your festives photos. Hope you have a great Christmas, Wilmington!
Find Patch on Your New Smartphone
How to use your new mobile device with Patch.
Did you receive a new smartphone for Christmas? Do you want to know how to use it to stay connected to local Patch news, no matter where you go? We’re here to help! Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones, and also makes it easy for you to upload photos, news and comments from anywhere. Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep them engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. Patch’s useful features include: Plus, they can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Track Santa Through Wilmington Patch
Find out when Santa is near your home.
Our friends at NORAD are tracking the whereabouts of Santa Claus and Wilmington Patch will keep you updated through Christmas Eve night! If you see the man in red, we want to know about it! Post your Christmas sightings and the favorite Christmas moments of your childhood in the comments section below.
Steven McGinley
9:19 pm on Friday, January 6, 2012
And Jim Stewart who always liked and admired should man up as well. To all the people that don't like dealing with Kevin McDonald the remedy is simple, resign your position more ›