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Walk Saturday in Chelmsford to raise money for syndromeChelmsford -- Isabella SanGiovanni was 11 months old when she was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that leaves most who have it, like Isabella, unable to speak. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:39 AM Billerica High boys lacrosse wins league championshipThe Billerica High boys lacrosse team captured another Merrimack Valley Conference title last Friday afternoon as they won at Chelmsford, 11-7. — Wicked Local Billerica Lowell fiscal 2013 school budget has room for new teachersLowell -- After several years of deep budget cuts and lengthy hearings punctuated by passionate speeches urging School Committee members not to slash the Latin program or eliminate librarians, the rebuilding is beginning. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:40 AM Motion denied to dismiss city inspector's caseWoburn -- Despite questioning whether a prosecutor proved his case against David St. Hilaire, a Superior Court judge on Wednesday kept alive the larceny case involving a suspended Lowell building inspector. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:40 AM Council eyes constituent roomLowell -- The City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday night to approve Marty Lorrey's motion requesting that City Manager Bernie Lynch locate a room for city councilors to use for meetings with constituents. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:39 AM Mass. rape suspect indicted for alleged threatA Martha's Vineyard man already facing child rape charges has been indicted for allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a prosecutor and his alleged victim. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:38 AM
Billerica’s Relay for Life walkers celebrate life and remember those lost to cancer2010 was a bittersweet year for Robyn Foti. Her daughter was born and then just four months later, her mother was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Throughout the two years she was sick, including having surgery, Foti helped her with daily chores and drove her to treatments, providing physical and emotional support. She said it was hard on her family and her sister, whose child was only 5 years old at the time. “It was a rough ride,” said Foti. “It was a shock how fast everything happened.” — Wicked Local Billerica
Mass. Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.3%New figures on Thursday show the state's jobless rate stood at 6.3 percent in April, down from 6.5 percent in March. — CBS Boston Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:58 AM
Mass. still below nation's jobless rateState officials say Massachusetts added about 30,000 new jobs over the first three months of 2012 and they are hoping that trend continue will continue with the release of the April jobs report. — The Boston Channel Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:33 PM
Tyngsboro pair face more drug chargesTyngsboro -- Two suspects already charged in connection with an investigation into drug distribution in Tyngsboro are now facing additional drug charges, and police say a firearm found in their home was stolen during a burglary in Methuen in 2009. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:39 AM Reading's Rachel McCarthy of UMass/Lowell fame joins USA Field Hockey Training CenterUMass/Lowell sophomore Rachel McCarthy of Reading has been selected to join USA Field Hockey’s New England High Performance Training Center. McCarthy is one of the first Division 2 players to be named to one of USA’s High Performance Training Centers. — Wicked Local Reading Level 3 sex offender arrested in AyerAyer -- A Level-3 sex offender was arrested Tuesday and charged with failing to properly register his residency. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:41 AM More News
