Rt. 1 Hit-And-Run Driver Sought By Police: Patch PM

It's Wednesday, Nov. 18. Here's what Patch has been covering in and around Middlesex County today.

Man Struck On Route 1 In Saugus, Police Searching For Driver

Police are asking for help identifying the driver who drove off after hitting a person on Route 1 Wednesday morning.

The victim, a 24-year-old man from Gloucester, was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital with serious injuries.

State Police said he was struck around 10:17 a.m. on Route 1 South. The man was working at an area business when he stepped into the road to get a barrel that blew over.

Police said the driver did not stop and continued on to Route 99.

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In and Around Middlesex County

Procession Details For Fallen Arlington Soldier Marwan S. Ghabour

A procession for a fallen soldier from Arlington will pass through town Thursday morning. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan S. Ghabour was one of five U.S. Army soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Egypt Nov. 12.

Ghabour grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School in 2010. He was a member of the soccer and wrestling teams and worked as a high school intern for ACMi, Arlington's local access television station.

Pot Shop Finds Unlikely Partner: A WWII Hero Who's Never Smoked

"I never smoked in my life," Marvin Gilmore says with a chuckle. Gilmore's sitting in a conference room at Western Front, Chelsea's first cannabis dispensary, where he serves on the Board of Managers. The irony isn't lost on him.

"If I [smoked] I wouldn't be sitting here today at 96 years old," he says.

Marijuana is the latest front in Gilmore's lifelong fight for justice. The grandson of slaves, Gilmore left school at 17 to fight in World War II. He returned a highly decorated war hero, but instead of reverence, he was greeted with hostility.

Rep. Katherine Clark Elected Assistant Speaker Of The House

U.S. Rep Katherine Clark was elected by her fellow Democratic House members to the position of assistant speaker, elevating her to one of the highest leadership posts in Congress.

Clark was elected, 135-92, in a remote vote Wednesday. She was vying for the spot against U.S. Rep David Cicilline of Rhode Island.

Clark, of Melrose, is already the second-highest ranking in the House. Now she's the fourth-highest ranking member overall.

Third Suspect In Wakefield Shooting ID'd

A Norwood man has been arrested in connection with a September shooting in Wakefield, the Middlesex District Attorney's office said. Shemar Nelms, 18, faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery with a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license and possession of a large capacity firearm.

Nelms was arrested Tuesday night at his mother's home. He was arraigned Wednesday in Malden District Court.

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COVID-19 Testing Coming To 134 School Districts

Phase 1 of the program will begin in early December in 134 school districts, charter schools, and special education collaboratives.

Eversource Truck In Crash That Killed Bicyclist In Milton

"This was an absolutely tragic accident. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victim's family and friends," an Eversource spokesman said.

Chelsea Man Charged In Boston Public Garden Rape

Francisco Romero, 38, forced a woman into the Boston Public Garden and sexually assaulted her Nov. 8, police said.

River Street Closed After Van Crashes Into Poles In Waltham

Crews are working to repair utility poles.

Woman Hurled Racial Slurs During Marlborough Fight: Police

The 56-year-old was arrested early Tuesday morning on multiple charges, according to police.

James Taylor, Paula Cole To Headline Cabot Theater's 100th Bash

The historic Beverly theater will host "Lights. Camera. Cabot 100 Celebration." remotely free to those who register on Dec. 3.

2 Women Killed In Separate Crashes In Brockton

Police are still looking for the driver who struck and killed a woman on Pleasant Street at about 7:15 p.m.