Obituary notices, week of August 31, 2026 through September 6, 2026

This week's Wilmington obituary notices column carries two entries: Carlson, Elliott R., 88, and Sevener, Walter J., 99. Both men died September 1, 2026. Sevener, described in his notice as a longtime Wilmington resident, was born in Bay City, Michigan, and his obituary was posted throu…

Markey Tops Moulton for Senate Nod, Minogue to Face Healey

Wilmington voters helped decide Tuesday's state primary as Markey topped Moulton for the Senate nod and Minogue advanced to face Healey. Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeated Rep. Seth Moulton for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, while Minogue won the Republican primary for governor and wi…

Markey, Moulton Face Off in Tuesday's Senate Primary Vote

Massachusetts voters head to the polls Tuesday in a state primary topped by the Markey-Moulton U.S. Senate Democratic showdown. Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton are squaring off for the Democratic nomination, a race Wilmington Patch called the headline contest in "a night of party b…

Wilmington Recreation Department releases its Fall 2026 program newsletter.

The Wilmington Recreation Department has released its Fall 2026 "Recreation Matters" newsletter, which residents can check for program updates and weather cancellations. The Recreation Commission's next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. No Wilmington Hig…

Obituary notices, week of August 24 through August 30, 2026

This week's obituary notices column carries two Wilmington, Massachusetts obituaries published between August 24 and August 30, 2026: O'Donoghue, Michael J., 71, a long-time Wilmington resident and graduate of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, who died August 23; and Un…

Ice Cream Chain's Expansion, Pizza Shops' National Praise Lead Food Week

A Massachusetts ice cream chain's expansion and two pizza shops' national recognition led weekend food coverage, per Wilmington Patch. The same report noted a coffee chain's first dog-only drive-thru in the state. Separately, longtime Wilmington resident Michael James O'Donoghue, 71, di…

Wilmington Library Rolls Out Fall Youth Programming

Wilmington Public Library expands its fall lineup with new and returning family programs starting this week. The library's "Coffee, Tea, My Toddler, & Me" toddler program returns Thursday, August 27, at 11 a.m., while a new "Homework Happy Hour" launches Wednesday, September 2, at 3:30 …

Wilmington Resident Wins $470,195 in Mass Lottery

A Wilmington resident won $470,195 in the Massachusetts Lottery on a $2 bet, Patch reports, and plans to buy a home. Jourdan Doherty was named the winner in Friday's Aug. 28 report from Wilmington Patch, whose headline "Wilmington Resident Wins $470K On $2 Bet In Mass Lottery" topped lo…

Wilmington Store Sells Winning $50,000 Lottery Ticket

A Massachusetts Lottery scratch ticket worth $50,000 was cashed after being sold at a Wilmington store this week. The Mass Lottery confirmed the prize as part of its statewide winner tracking, though the specific retailer was not identified in available reporting, and winners' names are…

Early Voting Opens At Wilmington Town Hall Ahead Of Primary

Wilmington voters have until Friday to cast early, in-person primary ballots at Town Hall, Wilmington Patch reports. The story, "Wilmington Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday," from Patch staff writer Chris Rhatigan, comes as the state's Sept. 1 primary approache…

Symbotic Insider Files To Sell Company Stock

Symbotic insider Michael D. Dunn filed to sell 2,063 shares of company stock worth about $85,875, a securities filing shows. The disclosure, reported Aug. 25 by StreetInsider, centers on the robotics firm headquartered on Research Drive in Wilmington. Separately, Wilmington Patch report…

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

One Wilmington obituary was published this week: Horak, Lois M. Long-time Wilmington resident Lois M. (Newell) Horak, 86, died August 18, 2026, with arrangements under the care of Nichols Funeral Home, per notices posted to Legacy.com and Echovita. No other obituaries explicitly identif…

New Coach to Lead Wilmington Girls Soccer This Fall

Wilmington High School's girls soccer team gets new coaching leadership this fall, Patch reported Monday, though it did not name the hire. The outlet's "Patch AM" preview, published the morning of Aug. 24, teased how the change could reshape the Wildcats' season without detailing who wi…

Patch Report Flags Later Bar Hours, New Events for Wilmington Nights

Wilmington nightlife could look different soon as later bar hours and new events emerge, Patch reports. Wilmington Patch's Aug. 22 morning dispatch, headlined "🌱 Patch AM: How later bar hours and new events will change Wilmington nights," flagged the possibility of extended bar hours an…