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Aaron Curtis

Aaron Curtis is designated as the nighttime emergency response reporter throughout Greater Lowell. A native of upstate New York, Aaron Curtis previously worked as a reporter for upstate daily newspapers including The Palladium-Times, based in Oswego, and The Daily Messenger, located in Canandaigua. Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego.

Four area police departments announced plans last week to share the services of a co-response clinician who will accompany police on emergency calls involving mental health crises and substance use disorders.

Ayer, Littleton, Westford, Boxboro police to share co-response clinician

May 6, 2023 at 6:40 p.m.

Four area police departments announced plans last week to share the services of a co-response clinician who will accompany police on emergency calls involving mental health crises and substance use...

AYER — While standing at the bench of a packed Ayer District Court on Thursday, Judge Tejal Mehta referenced a quote from writer C.S. Lewis: "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."

Judge Tejal Mehta sworn in as first justice of Ayer District Court

March 3, 2023 at 6:50 p.m.

AYER — While standing at the bench of a packed Ayer District Court on Thursday, Judge Tejal Mehta referenced a quote from writer C.S. Lewis: "You can't go back and...

TOWNSEND — Police are on the lookout for the suspect of an armed robbery that occurred at a liquor store on Main Street on Wednesday night.

Police: Knife shown during robbery of Townsend liquor store

February 16, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.

TOWNSEND — Police are on the lookout for the suspect of an armed robbery that occurred at a liquor store on Main Street on Wednesday night.

In the days following the release of the footage that captures the fatal beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis police officers, several area law enforcement agencies issued statements condemning the violence. “I stand with Chiefs across the United States in condemning the actions of the five Memphis police officers during […]

Local law enforcement leaders respond to death of Tyre Nichols

February 4, 2023 at 4:45 a.m.

In the days following the release of the footage that captures the fatal beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis police officers, several area law enforcement...

TEWKSBURY — A Townsend man found passed out inside a car at a gas station parking lot on Friday morning was arrested on multiple gun charges after police said they uncovered a loaded handgun inside the vehicle.

Police: Illegal handgun seized from vehicle in Tewksbury

November 13, 2022 at 3:10 p.m.

TEWKSBURY — A Townsend man found passed out inside a car at a gas station parking lot on Friday morning was arrested on multiple gun charges after police said they...

PEPPERELL — Students of Nissitissit Middle School became ill after school officials said they were served undercooked chicken nuggets that were provided by the district's cafeteria vendor, Fresh Picks Café.

Pepperell middle schoolers fall ill from undercooked chicken nuggets

November 4, 2022 at 5:07 p.m.

PEPPERELL — Students of Nissitissit Middle School became ill after school officials said they were served undercooked chicken nuggets that were provided by the district's cafeteria vendor, Fresh Picks Café.

WESTFORD — The defiant group of colonists who participated in the Boston Tea Party nearly 250 years ago swore an oath of secrecy to never reveal the names of those involved in what is today considered among the country's most historic political protests.

Boston Tea Party participant honored in Westford

October 16, 2022 at 3:31 p.m.

WESTFORD — The defiant group of colonists who participated in the Boston Tea Party nearly 250 years ago swore an oath of secrecy to never reveal the names of those...

SHIRLEY — Authorities dismantled an explosive device that was discovered by a vigilant Shirley police officer in the middle of Townsend Road early Friday morning.

Police investigate explosive device found on Shirley road

October 14, 2022 at 3:35 p.m.

SHIRLEY — Authorities dismantled an explosive device that was discovered by a vigilant Shirley police officer in the middle of Townsend Road early Friday morning.

GROTON — Police are investigating a crash involving an Amazon delivery van that allegedly collided with a car and a pedestrian on Boston Road Wednesday night.

Pedestrian struck by Amazon delivery van in Groton

October 13, 2022 at 6:28 p.m.

GROTON — Police are investigating a crash involving an Amazon delivery van that allegedly collided with a car and a pedestrian on Boston Road Wednesday night.

BOSTON — Inmates with local ties who are being held in solitary confinement at MCI-Cedar Junction, in South Walpole, have filed a class action lawsuit against the state prison system, alleging inhumane treatment during their extended time in isolation.

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Inmates with local ties sue Department of Correction for solitary confinement policies

July 30, 2022 at 6:27 p.m.

BOSTON — Inmates with local ties who are being held in solitary confinement at MCI-Cedar Junction, in South Walpole, have filed a class action lawsuit against the state prison system,...

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