Thursday, January 12, 2012
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There wasn't a ton of white stuff falling in Wilmington this morning, and schools in town went on as scheduled. But the communte was certainly messy in certain spots. Not everyone who lives in Wilmington works right in town, so at times it can be a tricky dilemma. If you're still asked to be at work, but the roads are dangerous, you have a decision to make. So for today's questions, we want to know: How do you decide whether inclement will keep you from driving to work or not? Have you ever run into issues in the past with an employer because the office was open but you weren't able to make it in? How would you rate the State of Massachusetts' treatment of roads and highways? Let us know your thoughts on these questions and anything else …
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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We've all been there at some point. You're sitting at your desk in school and the teacher walks around the room and hands out the book you'll be reading for the semester. In many cases, required reading lists have changed. But other books that students in Wilmington are reading are the same classics that have been handed out for decades. So for today's questions, we want to know: What was your favorite required reading book when you were in school? What book did you read that you wish you hadn't wasted your time on? Is it important to leave reading lists the same as when you were growing up, or should schools adapt the list with the current times? What qualities make for a great required book? Let us know your thoughts in the comments …
Friday, October 14, 2011
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Saturday continues an annual Wilmington tradition as the Wilmington Pumpkin Fair takes place throughout the day. Wilmington has a host of traditions. From the annual tree lighting to the week long Fourth of July festivities that include things like the hosptial bed races. So for today's questions, we want to know: What is the best tradition, holiday or otherwise, that takes place in Wilmington? Compared to other towns in the area, how does Wilmington do in keeping up town traditions? Will you attend this weekend's Pumpkin Fair? Let us know your thoughts on these questions and anything else on your mind in the comments section below, and have a great weekend!
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
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Concort Street recently recieved a face lift as workers ripped up the pavement and replaced it with a new coat. There's always some sort of work being done in town, helping to make things easier for residents and those passing through. For the next three Fridays, there's construction being done at railroad crossings in town. So for today's questions, we want to know about the pavement in town: What is the worst road to travel on in Wilmington? Do you think the town does a good job paving, replacing potholes, etc.? What roads would you like to see resurfaced? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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College is an important part of the path to a fulfilling career. But it's also not cheap, and not for everyone. On Wednesday night, Wilmington Memorial Library hosts a college planning session about the financial aid process beginning at 7 p.m. That got us to thinking, and we want to know your opinions on the following: Did you go to college? If yes, what were the benefits, and if no, was it the right decision for you? If your children plan to attend or are attending college, how did you make the finances work, and how much of a part of that process was your children? Is a college education worth the high cost associated with it? Let us know your thoughts on these questions in the comments section below, and feel free to add any additional…
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Monday, October 10, 2011
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Students in town have Monday off from school, and many Wilmington residents also will also have the day off from work. That's because Monday is Columbus Day, which provides most with a long weekend. There's one Wilmington High School team at home on the day off, as the boys soccer team hosts Wilmington at 10 a.m. Meanwhile town offices and the library are closed for the holiday. And to celebrate, we want you to tell us what you're up to today. What are you doing to celebrate your day off? Do you have to work today? Did you use this weekend for three-day getaway with the family? Is today a day for just relaxing around the house? Let us know your plans in the comments section below.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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On Wednesday came news that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away, and tributes started pouring out around the country for the innovative inventor. Jobs helped put Apple on the map, making iPods, iPhones, and Macs a part of every day life for many. So for today's questions, we want to know: Do you use Apple products, or do you prefer the PC? How often do you use your iPod? How big of an impact do you think Jobs had on the world of technology? Let us know your thoughts on these questions and more in the comments section below.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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A problem with an NSTAR line in Woburn led to headaches for residents in Wilmington, Woburn, Reading, Stoneham and more on Wednesday afternoon as customers were without power. The issue started just before 1 p.m. and the majority of residents had their power back starting around 3:30 p.m. and in the ensuing hour or so. For today's questions we want to know: How did today's power outage impact your life? Did you have to adjust any plans because of the outage? What did you find to do without power? How do you think Reading Municipal Light handled the situation? Let us know your thoughts on these questions and anything else on your mind in the comments section below.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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In her latest Life in the Mom Lane column, Christine MacKenzie wrote about the positive impact that young members of the Wilmington community have. As a whole, it seems that teenagers and young people are not taken seriously around the country, and are often viewed in a more negative light than positive. But in Wilmington, there are plenty of great examples of young residents who make contributions on a daily basis, as is evident in MacKenzie's article. So for today's questions, we want to know: Do you think teenagers around the country have received an undeserved bad reputation over the years? Do you think Wilmington teenagers are more active in their community than others in surrounding towns? How has the perception of teenagers, if at …
Monday, October 3, 2011
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Don't you love it when leaves start to change colors and the temperature dips slightly? Fall is that time of year between sweltering summer days and praying away wicked winter weather. Fall is a great time to go for a stroll, play football in the park or carve a few pumpkins. Before you rake - and the kids jump in - the leaves, finding a spot with plenty of leaf-packed trees in full foliage could be hard. Where do you go to check out fall foliage? Is it somewhere local or do you make a family drive out of it? Let us know in the comment section below.
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8:40 am on Friday, October 14, 2011
I absolutely agree--had a blowout with my three kids in the car last year--in a pothole that was about 2 FEET long across the shoulder white line. Town said it must have been a "new" pothole -no one else had complained..LOL.. more ›