Community Spotlight

40th Special Field Games to Celebrate Special Athletes Saturday

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This Saturday’s 40th Special Field Games brings together more than 200 athletes, volunteers, coaches, and referees for a day of celebration and competition. Hosted by the Service Club of Andover, the event includes participants from various local organizations, including Knights of Columbus of Tewksbury and New Vision Pioneers. The games, which have been on hiatus for the past five years, are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Northern Essex Community College track, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. The event marks a return to tradition, offering a platform for athletes and volunteers to reconnect and celebrate accomplishments.

Crime

Plaistow, N.H., Police Arrest Three Minors After Investigation of Attempted Convenience Store Break

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Plaistow, N.H., Police have arrested three minors in connection with an attempted convenience store break in last month. Starting with shift officers and continuing with Plaistow detectives, police investigated the Wednesday, Aug. 14, early morning attempted break at Quick Mart, 18 Plaistow Road. Police Chief John J. Santoro said in a release Monday, investigators were able to identify a vehicle and suspects after following several leads, viewing video surveillance and processing evidence. The investigation led to several other New Hampshire and Massachusetts communities where similar break-ins occurred.

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Plaistow Fire Department Plans Sept.11 Memorial Ceremony

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The Plaistow, N.H., Fire Department plans a brief ceremony Wednesday to remember and honor those lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on America. The ceremony takes place at 8:46 a.m., the same time as the first commercial airliner, United Flight 11, struck between floors 93 and 99 of the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The remembrance ceremony takes place at the Plaistow Fire Station, 27 Elm St. The memorial event is open to the public.

Crime

Methuen Police Charge Two 14-Year-Old Students After Second Bomb Threat Hoax

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Two 14-year-olds were charged Sunday by Methuen Police for making bomb threats against Methuen High School—a day after a similar threat, deemed “not credible” was made Saturday against a city elementary school. Police Chief Scott J. McNamara revealed the latest incident Monday, saying police identified three suspects and charged two juveniles in connection with multiple threats made against the Methuen schools over the weekend. Students and parents reported the latest threat Sunday, Sept. 8, at 8:30 p.m., to Methuen Public Schools. Officials notified police of the “second, more specific bomb threat,” made on social media against Methuen High School.

Going Out

Georgetown Theater Workshop Celebrates 50 Years with Benefit Bash Sept. 14

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In the world of community theater, there aren’t many troupes that last half a century, but one is the Georgetown Theater Workshop. To celebrate the milestone, the group’s president, Liz-Mary Murray, brought one of the original members, Sue Clohecy, to talk about the launch on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” show. Clohecy recalled how it all began. “I was one of the founding members. There were 11 of us, and we decided—we were doing plays for the church, to benefit the church—we decided to start our own group so we could present plays all year long, and not just the one we did for the church,” he said.

Crime

Methuen Police Conclude School Bomb Threat Made by Grammar School Student Not Credible

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A bomb threat, allegedly made on social media Saturday by a grammar school student, against Methuen’s Donald P. Timony Grammar School was quickly ruled “not credible.”

Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara reported Sunday that Methuen Police Department learned of the threat from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Boston Field Office. Officers immediately notified Methuen Public Schools officials and began an investigation into the threat. McNamara said “Threats made online, whether intended as a joke or a serious act, are not only alarming but are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement. Any threat directed at schools, students, staff or the public will be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible will face significant legal consequences. Beyond that, these threats cause undue fear and anxiety, disrupt education and drain valuable law enforcement resources.

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Groveland Day Saturday Presents Parade, Food, Music, Kid’s Activities

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Saturday’s Groveland Day features an “Anything with Wheels” parade, live music, children’s activities, rides, animals, crafters and vendors, Touch-a-Truck, food, a library book sale and more. The annual event actually kicks off Friday afternoon, between 3:30 and 5 p.m., with a Parade Decorating Party at Langley-Adams Library, Saturday’s events begin at 9 a.m. and continue through 8:30 p.m., at Pines Recreation Area. Other happenings include a lice demonstration by Ocasio’s True Martial Arts, Second Annual Groveland Day Cornhole Tournament and Fifth Annual Peter Bevelaqua Memorial 5K. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is also expected to meet residents at 2 p.m.

A full schedule of events appears on the Groveland Day Facebook page.