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Woburn

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Motorcycle Accident in Woburn

The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Main Street and Coolidge Road.

A motorcycle and a car were involved in a accident Sunday afternoon in the Main Street area, according to a scanner report. A motorcycle accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Main Street and Coolidge Road, according to the report. The cause of the crash is uknown. It is unclear if anyone was injured during the crash. We'll post more information as we receive it.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Two People Taken to Winchester Hospital After Rollover in Woburn

Two people were taken to Winchester Hospital following a rollover on Route 128 in Woburn Saturday evening, according to State Police Lt. Daniel Richard.

Two people were taken to Winchester Hospital following a rollover on Route 128 in Woburn Saturday evening, according to State Police Lt. Daniel Richard. At 5:38 p.m., State Police responded to a car rollover on Route 128 northbound, south of Washington Street, according to Richard.  Police declined to comment on whether speed, alcohol, drugs or texting played a factor in the rollover. Richard said the incident is currently being investigated by State troopers from the Danvers Barracks. A pair of people in the vehicle were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to Richard. Additional details about the injured were not immediately available, according to police. It is unclear if anyone else was in the vehicle with …

Monday, April 22, 2013

Doctors 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Officer Richard Donohue's Condition

An update the condition of MBTA Officer Richard "Dic" Donohue's from yesterday's press conference. Donohue was injured in a shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombers.

Watertown Fire Chief Details Rescue of Injured MBTA Officer

Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio expresses his pride in the job done by the Fire Department during the days of chaos.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Watertown Fire Chief: Firefighters Helped Save Injured MBTA Officer

Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio expresses his pride in the job done by the Fire Department, including their rescue of MBTA Officer Richard Donohue, who was injured in the line of duty.

In a letter posted on Watertown Patch, Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio offered information on the hectic events of Thursday Night and Friday, including how department firefighters helped in the rescue of MBTA Officer Richard Donohue, Jr.  Donohue, 33, of Woburn, was wounded Thursday night in a shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. He is currently at Mount Auburn Hospital. In a press conference on Sunday, Dr. David Miller said he was "cautiously optimistic" about the officer's recovery. Doctors said Donohue was shot through the anterior thigh and there was an entrance wound and no exit wound, meaning the bullet remains in the leg. Dr. Russell Nauta said that there were no fractures and partial transection of three out of …

Doctor: 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Injured MBTA Officer's Recovery

Dr. David Miller said he was "cautiously optimistic" about Winchester native and MBTA Officer Richard Donohue Jr.'s recovery after he was wounded during a shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects on Thursday night.

  During a press conference Sunday afternoon at Mount Auburn Hospital, Dr. David Miller said he was "cautiously optimistic" about Winchester native and MBTA Officer Richard Donohue Jr.'s recovery after he was wounded during a shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects on Thursday night. Following the conference, Dr. Russell Nauta, professor of surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital, explained what happened to Donohue Jr. "He was shot through the anterior thigh and there was an entrance wound and no exit wound so the bullet remains in the leg," Nauta said, adding that there were no fractures and partial transection of three out of the four blood vessels that are in the leg. "There was bleeding from the wound that led to cardiac arrest at…

Doctor: 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Injured MBTA Officer's Recovery

Dr. David Miller said he was "cautiously optimistic" about Winchester native and MBTA Officer Richard Donohue Jr.'s recovery after he was wounded during a shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects early Friday morning.

During a press conference Sunday afternoon at Mount Auburn Hospital, Dr. David Miller said he was "cautiously optimistic" about Winchester native and MBTA Officer Richard Donohue Jr.'s recovery after he was wounded during a shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects early Friday morning. Following the conference, Dr. Russell Nauta, professor of surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital, explained what happened to Donohue Jr. "He was shot through the anterior thigh and there was an entrance wound and no exit wound so the bullet remains in the leg," Nauta said, adding that there were no fractures and partial transection of three out of the four blood vessels that are in the leg. "There was bleeding from the wound that led to cardiac arrest …

Sean

3:01 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013

Our thoughts for this young man and his family.   more ›

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Brother of Injured MBTA Officer Releases Statement

Edward Donohue, brother of Winchester native Richard "Dic" Donohue Jr., the MBTA Transit Police officer injured during a Thursday night shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, released a statement Saturday.

  The brother of Winchester native Richard "Dic" Donohue Jr., the MBTA Transit Police officer injured during a Thursday night shoot-out with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, has released a statement, according to a Tufts Medical Center press statement. In the statement, Edward Donohue, a Winchester Police officer, said: "Dic still has a long road to go before we can safely say he has made it out of the woods. We are proud of his actions and extremely grateful for those courageous officers and EMTs on scene who braved gunfire and explosives to render critical care to Dic that has brought us to this point. The Mount Auburn Hospital doctors and nurses have performed extraordinarily well and their staff has been incredible. This week has …

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

What Do You Love Most About Woburn?

For Valentine's Day, tell us what you love most about the town you call home.

Whether it’s the local schools, the bakery, or the proximity from home to a great hiking trail, everyone has something they love about their community. Since it's nearly Valentine's Day, we want to hear from you about what you love most about Woburn and what makes it so special. Please post comments and pictures here to show us all your favorite things about Woburn!

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Earnhardt

10:40 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013

Taxes yes. but as for water rates.... just wait until they install meters... then the fun begins. :)   more ›

Friday, February 1, 2013

Report: Pedestrian Struck on Olympia Avenue

There are scanner reports of a pedestrian accident on Olympia Avenue near Mishawum Road.

According to scanner traffic there has been an accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Olympia Avenue. According to the reports, the accident occurred in the Mishawum Road area. One patient is being transported to Lahey Clinic in Burlington. The extend of the victim's injuries are not yet known. Woburn Patch will update as more information becomes available.    

Jodi

8:36 am on Saturday, February 2, 2013

my uncle witnessed that! hope he's ok!   more ›

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