Santa Comes to Town, Presidential Threat, Crash into Cop Car, and More: Nearby News

Here are a few of the day’s must-read items from our Massachusetts network. We hope you enjoy! Give us your feedback at patrick.luce@patch.com

Stories worth talking about tonight:

NORAD Santa Tracker - A Christmas Eve Tradition

Once again, the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) Santa Tracker is poised to trace Santa’s movements. The NORAD Santa Tracker website is already up and running with a countdown clock ticking away the time until the big night arrives.

More headlines:

Weymouth Woman Arrested After Crashing into Police Car

• A Weymouth woman faces multiple charges after allegedly crashing into a police cruiser following a chase up the South Shore.

Man Charged with Threatening President Obama Requests Dismissal of Indictment

• The Mansfield man allegedly posted a threat on an FBI website stating his intent to kill the president

Also worth a look today:

Driver Crashes Into Falmouth Home, Flees Scene: Police

After Outbreak, Boston-Area Chipotle Can Re-Open on Thursday

Aaron Hernandez’s Lawyers Request Interview with Juror

Nelson’s Home for the Holidays: The Severely Ill Pup Recovered, and Thousands Wanted to Adopt Him

Selectman Calls for Town Manager to be Reprimanded

Big-Time Harwich Drug Dealer Caught With Ecstasy, Rx Pills, Pot: Police