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The Five Minute Read highlights things to do, places to go and people to know in the Greater Lowell area. Have news to share? Send it to mgilbert@lowellsun.com.

Police in Chelmsford released more details on a Sunday night crash that left a popular diner severely damaged after a car drove into the front of the building.

Two men are being charged in separate vehicle crashes in Billerica after a 19-year-old driver struck a vacant building on Boston Road and a 74-year-old driver struck a police cruiser that responded to the first crash.

Reconstruction plans for North Chelmsfords Varney Playground are going forward, but proposed removal of a wooden castle is prompting concern.

On a frigid Sunday afternoon, a gathering joined together for the towns annual tree-lighting, held Nov. 28 on Westford Town Common.

The following is a list of events featuring an opportunity for kids to meet Saint Nick himself, and share their fondest wishes for this years gifts.

Chelmsford Police Log, Jan. 31-Feb. 6 Community Content The following are excerpts from the Chelmsford police log for Sunday, Jan. 31, to Saturday, Feb. 6. The log is public record and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Jan. 31 1:02 a.m.: An ambulance was requested on Brick Kiln Road. 7:02 a.m.: A motor vehicle traffic violation was reported at Chelmsford Street and Route 495. 7:28 a.m.: A motor vehicle accident with injuries w...

Chelmsford Police Log, Dec. 27-Jan. 3 Community Content The following are excerpts from the Chelmsford police log for Sunday, Dec. 27, to Sunday, Jan. 3. The log is public record and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Dec. 27 7:28 a.m.: A motor vehicle traffic violation was reported on Northern Avenue. 8:38 a.m.: A disabled motor vehicle was reported on Chelmsford Street. 8:45 a.m.: A motor vehicle traffic violation was reporte...