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Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
- Lexington, MA
Grew up in a small, sports-obsessed town in Central Massachusetts and attended three local colleges in five years, eventually graduating Framingham State with an English degree in 2007. According to a letter to my future self -- penned as an eighth-grader -- I've long had dreams of becoming a sports journalist. But I didn't really do anything about it until my third semester at FSC (now U). That's when my professor (thanks, Desmond) convinced me to quit messing around in nonsense classes, join the school paper and get an internship. I did. I was hired out of college to the Bedford Minuteman newspaper, and bounced around to a few of the Minuteman's sister papers, including The Concord Journal and Belmont Citizen-Herald, before joining Patch in April 2011 as Lexington's editor.
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Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: Well Is There a Hot Air Balloon or Isn't There?
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Cyclists Complain About Motorists, Motorists Complain About Cyclists
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Suspicious Activity, Unwanted Hunters and a Hit-and-Run
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: The Ducks Are Alright
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
How You Can Help Neighbors in Need This Holiday Season
There are many ways to lend a hand to help out during the holidays.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
'High School Musical' and Cabaret Both Open in Acton
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Friday, Nov. 22.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Singalong at the Library, Meetings and More
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Nov. 22 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Weekend Agenda: Early Bird Shopping, Turkey Trucks and Raffles and a Container Man Concert
A handful of events to consider before filling in your weekend planner.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
When Do Acton's Schools Break for Thanksgiving?
Local students will have a few days off next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
When Do Concord's Schools Break for Thanksgiving?
Local students will have a few days off next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
How You Can Help Open Table Help Your Neighbors This Holiday Season
From frozen turkeys to offering rides to Thanksgiving dinner to donating movie vouchers for gift bags, there are many ways to lend a hand this holiday season.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: The One with the Unknown Bones
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: Injured Animals, Traffic Trouble and Reported Gun Shots
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Squawking Turkeys, AB PIP STEM's Monthly Meeting and More
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Nov. 21 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Green Party Presidential Candidate Visits, Empowering Poor Women of Haiti
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Nov. 21 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
New Homes for Sale in Acton This Week
Find homes for sale in the region on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
New Homes for Sale This Week in Concord
Find homes for sale in Concord on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
A Lesson in Giving This Holiday Season
As part of its philanthropy curriculum, local preschoolers at The Learning Experience in Concord are hosting charity drive to collect clothing, food and toys this Saturday, Nov. 23.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Weekend Agenda: Cabaret, 'Container Man,' 'High School Musical' and a Pajama Party
A handful of events to consider before filling in your weekend planner.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
