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Police say they are investigating the theft of a boat constrictor snake from a Petco store in Westford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday.

Investigators say a male suspect removed the snake while two female suspects distracted the Petco employees.

According to Westford police, a man removed the snake from its display while two women distracted a pet shop employee. 

The 20th Annual Lowell General Hospital Themed Basket Raffle for The Sun Santa Fund has concluded and this year’s event netted $55,000 for families struggling to afford Christmas gifts for their kids or a proper holiday meal.

LOWELL — Dozens packed into the Blue Shamrock in Lowell Friday night for former state Sen. Steve Panagiotakos’ 27th Annual Benefit Event for The Sun Santa Fund and It’s All About the Kids, where a record amount of funds were raised for struggling kids and families during the holidays.

LOWELL — Sun Santa season continues this week with one of its most popular events as raffle tickets become available Friday for the 20th annual Tufts Medicine/Lowell General Hospital Themed Basket Raffle fundraiser.

The weather is getting colder and eggnog is starting to fly off grocery store shelves, which means it is time again for the return of The Sun Santa Fund.  Lowell Sun Charities was established in 1947 with the goal of supporting charitable causes in the Greater Lowell area. 41 years later in 1988, the charity found that many local families were finding difficulty in affording Christmas presents for their children or putting a proper holiday meal on the kitchen table. It was from there that the S...

While you're out buying coats, hats and mittens for your holiday gift list, please think about donating.