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Concord shop operator, stormchaser dies in Texas while tracking tornadoes

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:52:32 GMT

Chris Curtis, the operator of the West Concord Five and Ten and known throughout the region as a stormchaser who loved tracking tornadoes, died in his sleep in Texas.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots hand one to Colonials

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:24 GMT

In a must win game to continue their quest for the Division 1 North playoffs, the Patriots allowed a 4 goal half time lead to slip away losing 15-14 to the Shrewsbury Colonials on Tuesday. It was a tale of two halves for the Patriots who took control for the first half of the game.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots end season on high note

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:20 GMT

After losing to Shrewsbury Monday by one goal thus dashing any hopes for a Division 1 playoff run, the Patriots (8-9-1) rebounded in a strong fashion Tuesday by defeating 10th ranked Framingham (14-4) with a score of 15-13 at Doug White Field.

Tornado damage is 'horrific,' Concord storm chaser says after Oklahoma twister

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:20:47 GMT

Chris Curtis, who ran the West Concord Five and Ten in Concord, was in Oklahoma as part of a storm-chasing group. Shortly after he wrote this column about the Oklahoma tornado Monday night, Mr. Curtis died in his sleep, family members said.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots pull a magic act on Marblehead

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:38:09 GMT

The CCHS Girls lacrosse team (6-8-1) put on a show of their own Friday defeating the Marblehad Magicians (14-1-1), 17-8 at Doug White Field.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots push past Buccaneers

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:44 GMT

Junior Becca Olsen collected four goals to help pace the CC Patriots (7-8-1)past the Bedford Buccaneers (4-9-1) 18-6 in Sundays makeup game.

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:39:13 GMT

Meet Local painter Bobby C. Poole at the May 18 Art Walk from 2 to 4 p.m. at Gallery 111 inside Frame-ables at 111 Thoreau Street. The selectmen meet on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Town House. Track improvements on the Fitchburg Commuter Line, which runs through Concord, will require the suspension of weekend service from Fitchburg to South Acton through mid-November.

Teachers union president's dismissal sparks protest in Concord

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:19 GMT

CONCORD Several hundred protestors, including many parents, gathered in Monument Square on Tuesday to rally around Concord teachers who contend their voice has been bullied into silence by the school administration.

Concord Currents - Whats happening in Concord

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:50:36 GMT

Concord Currents - What's happening in Concord

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: CC 17, Weston 16

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:51:38 GMT

The Patriots defeated the Weston Wildcats Thursday 17-16 in a tightly contested lacrosse match. CC pulled it together in the second half defensively allowing only 5 goals on 12 shots while the offense sprang for 7 second period goals.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: LS 7- CC 6

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:51:33 GMT

With less than six minutes remaining and a 6-3 lead, things were looking good for the Patriots last Tuesday.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Battling for middle ground

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:50:03 GMT

ts been a tough season for the CCHS Girls Lacrosse team. With only one senior starter returning to the 2013 line up and several young, athletic but inexperienced Varsity players in the lineup, Coach Morrison knew in many respects this would be a re-building year for his team.

Weekend service suspension of Fitchburg line postponed to begin on June 1, not May 4

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:41:54 GMT

The weekend service suspension of the Fitchburg commuter rail line scheduled for May 4 has been postponed to begin on Saturday June 1, according to the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:05:49 GMT

The Sound of Music playing April 26 May 11 by the Concord Players; May is Celebrate Concord month, and to kick things off, the Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Tasts of Concord on Thursday, May 2; Board of Selectmen meets on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Town House.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: CC 12, Natick 8

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:27:07 GMT

The Concord Carlisle girls lacrosse team found their step again on Monday defeating the Natick Redmen 10-7 at Doug White Field.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Down but not out

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:03:18 GMT

Coach Morrison challenged his underclassmen and first year players to step up and push harder than they have ever before. And the players did just that as they played their hearts out for 50 minutes Thursday, falling short to Acton Boxborough 12-8 in a closer game than the score indicated.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots nipped by Tomahawks

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:34:22 GMT

The Concord Carlisle girls lacrosse team fell just short 12-11 on Saturday in a close contest to last years Division I State Finalist, Algonquin.

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:21:41 GMT

You still cannot buy water in single-serving water bottles as the result of the defeat of Article 30 at Town Meeting on Wednesday night. On Monday night the voters denied Walden Woods its opportunity to place a conservation restriction on the former landfill, and a petition article to build a school bus depot on the grounds of the new high school won overwhelming approval. Donate blood on Saturday, April 27 at the Hunt Recreation Center, 90 Stow St. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the 12th annual Nick Ressler Blood Drive.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots pull away from Chieftains 12-8

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:55:20 GMT

On an unseasonably cold and blustery day, the Concord Carlisle Patriots (3-3-1) defeated the Masconomet Chieftains (4-2) 12-8 in Topsfield.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Reading 12- CC 10

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:57:39 GMT

The Concord Carlisle Patriots (2-3-1) battled the Reading Rockets (2-1) for most of 60 minutes on Wednesday. Ultimately however, it was Readings three quick goals in the final 46 seconds before half that made the difference as the Rockets went on to win the game 12-10.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Down to the wire- Patriots 12, Warriors 12

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:51:50 GMT

With less than a minute remaining it appeared CCs hard fought battle against the Wayland Girl's lacrosse team would be all in vain.

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots route Buccaneers 14-1

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:20:19 GMT

CC took advantage of their speed, strength and more finely tuned stickwork trouncing Bedford Wednesday 14-1.

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:32:07 GMT

Donate blood at the 12th annual Nick Ressler Blood Drive on Saturday, April 27; The West Concord Supermarket and Thoreau Streets Serafina restaurant have both closed; Physician/Poet Rafael Campo will read from his award-winning poetry collection on April 28.

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:34:51 GMT

Its all about Patriots Day this week: Soak up the local color as events in Concord and Lexington impart the flavor of the American Revolution. Bright and early on Monday, April 15, go to the pancake breakfast hosted by the Lions Club at Monument Hall. Find out about Vacation week at the Emerson Umbrella.

Arts, cultural groups bring millions of dollars to MetroWest, study says

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:57:48 GMT

Museums, theaters, and art schools are bringing more than just culture and entertainment to the communities west of Boston. According to a newly released study, arts and cultural organizations are providing millions of dollars and hundreds of jobs to the region.

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Concord shop operator, stormchaser dies in Texas while tracking tornadoes

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots hand one to Colonials

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots end season on high note

Tornado damage is 'horrific,' Concord storm chaser says after Oklahoma twister

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots pull a magic act on Marblehead

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots push past Buccaneers

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Teachers union president's dismissal sparks protest in Concord

Concord Currents - Whats happening in Concord

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: CC 17, Weston 16

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: LS 7- CC 6

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Battling for middle ground

Weekend service suspension of Fitchburg line postponed to begin on June 1, not May 4

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: CC 12, Natick 8

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Down but not out

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots nipped by Tomahawks

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots pull away from Chieftains 12-8

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Reading 12- CC 10

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Down to the wire- Patriots 12, Warriors 12

Concord-Carlisle girls lacrosse: Patriots route Buccaneers 14-1

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Arts, cultural groups bring millions of dollars to MetroWest, study says

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Concord Currents - Whats happening in Concord

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week

Concord Currents, Whats happening in town this week