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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 baseball loses a close oneA pitchers’ duel ensued on Wednesday afternoon, but when the smoke cleared Lowell High’s Matt Tulley came out on top. — Wicked Local Billerica Billerica High baseball qualifies for the tourneyThey’re headed back to the dance. It’s been eight years since the Billerica Memorial High baseball team has appeared in the postseason. The Indians have been close, but for eight straight spring seasons BMHS has not played a baseball game in mid-June. — Wicked Local Billerica 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
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 1 weekend only! Woodland Theatre can do Guys & Dolls at MHSWoodland Theatre Co.’s presents “Guys and Dolls,” this weekend at the Lowell Mason Auditorium at Medfield High School. Performances are Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30. — Wicked Local Medfield Court: Conviction needed for longer suspensionThe highest court in Massachusetts has overturned a 3-year license suspension given to a man who refused to take a breath test after being arrested on a drunken driving charge, finding that a law designed to increase penalties for repeat drunken drivers requires a previous conviction. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:58 AM
Celtics paint pretty picturePhiladelphia - Paul Pierce, on his way to a 24-point, 12-rebound game, slashed to the basket midway through the... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:51 PM
White powder found inside Billerica jailBillerica -- The Billerica House of Correction was placed on a level 3 lockdown Wednesday morning after a staff member at the jail opened an envelope containing a suspicious substance. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:38 AM Kindergartners get ride of their life on Billerica firetruckTwo Parker Elementary kindergarteners got the ride of their lives this week when a Billerica fire engine picked them up at their homes driven by fire fighters Mike Iannelli and Patrick Corbett . — Wicked Local Billerica Real School: How important is it to play original music?How important is it to play original music? A column written by the faculty at The Real School of Music Do I have to write and play original music to be considered a great musician? Certain people frown when I tell them I am in a cover band. Our few originals just don't groove like our covers so we are thinking about putting our songwriting on hold and learning more covers. Is that a cop out? —Maury from Billerica — Wicked Local Burlington Prosecutor: Groton slayingWoburn -- Allison Myrick was tortured by her ex-boyfriend, repeatedly stabbed, beaten, shot between the eyes with a pellet gun and burned with a cigarette, prosecutors alleged on Thursday. — Nashoba Publishing Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:26 PM More News