Aaron Curtis

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

TEWKSBURY - Juveniles who police said were engaged in "inappropriate horseplay" were identified as the source of unexpected walkie-talkie transmissions that prompted an investigation at Center Elementary School's after-school program, AlphaBest, on Tuesday afternoon. The Tewksbury Police Department said in a social media post that it was determined that the juveniles were not on school grounds at the time of the transmissions, and there was no threat to the community.

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

BOSTON - Attorney General Andrea Campbell issued $140,000 in fines against Cafua Management Company LLC, the operator of multiple Dunkin' franchise locations - including several restaurants in Lowell, Billerica, Westford, Dracut, Chelmsford, Tyngsboro, and Burlington - for violating state child labor laws.

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

CHELMSFORD - From rescuing people on the brink of tragedy to dismantling a multistate theft operation, members of the Chelmsford Police Department were honored on Wednesday for their service and commitment to public safety during the 26th annual Chelmsford Police Foundation Awards at Princeton Station. The ceremony recognized individuals who demonstrated remarkable courage, swift action in emergencies, and diligent police work over the past year, according to a department press release.

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

MANCHESTER, N.H. - A Lowell man is facing multiple charges after an alleged reckless and high-speed early-morning drive through Manchester on Sunday. Gregory White, 27, faces multiple charges, including aggravated driving while intoxicated, after a trooper allegedly clocked his silver 2025 Cadillac CT5-V traveling at 135 mph in a 50 mph zone on Interstate 293 South at about 1:35 a.m., according to the New Hampshire State Police.

1 week ago | lowellsun.com | Aaron Curtis

LOWELL - An 8-year-old girl was left in critical condition from smoke inhalation after flames tore through a second-floor apartment at 142 Concord St. on Sunday night. The girl's pregnant mother also suffered smoke inhalation and accompanied her to a Boston hospital for treatment, according to Lowell Fire Deputy Chief Frank Kelly. A medical helicopter was initially called, but was canceled due to weather conditions. Firefighters used an aerial ladder truck to rescue a man from a third-floor window.