Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in Real Time

From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Boston area roads right now.

If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the start of your three-day weekend. Mapquest scans for parade routes, ongoing construction, and traffic jams. If your route is green, your good. If it's red, you may want to look for an alternate route. Good luck! 

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Open Houses This Weekend in Lynnfield

Here's a look at open houses in Lynnfield this weekend.

Realtors and homeowners - here's your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property details in the caption. Selling your place without a realtor? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix and don't forget to check out our Real Estate section. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to william.laforme@patch.com.   Address Price Details Time: Agent 74 Oak Ridge Terrace $419,900 Single Family, 2 Beds/1 bath, 1750 sq. ft. Sunday, May 26, 2013 2:30 to 4 p.m. Northrup …

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LHS Grad Stars in Upcoming Movie on Lifetime Network

Lifetime Network premieres "Gone Missing" on June 15th.

Actor and Lynnfield native Nick Grava is among the stars in a new Lifetime Network movie called "Gone Missing." After graduating from Lynnfield High School in 2010, Grava studied acting at Pace University and for the past couple of years has spent much of his time living and working in Los Angeles. In a phone conversation this week with Lynnfield Patch, Grava said that along with the upcoming movie on Lifetime, he has also appeared in a stage production of "Our Town" in Los Angeles with Helen Hunt, and he also recently appeared on the CBS show "The Mentalist." In "Gone Missing," Grava plays Kennedy, the brother of a girl who goes missing while on a spring break trip with her family and some friends. The missing girl reportedly has a …

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Tisei Visits WIth Students at Lynnfield High School

Local business owner and former state lawmaker visited his former high school this week.

Former state representative and Lynnfield High School graduate Richard Tisei discussed the political process, working with constituents, the role of lobbyists, and life on the campaign trail with seniors in Ms. Breen’s World Studies class. Pictured here are Susan Breen, Principal Robert Cleary, and Tisei.

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Five Things: Live Music at LCC Coffeehouse Tonight

A look at what's coming up in and around Lynnfield.

Today is Friday, May 24. Here are five things worth knowing today. LCC Coffeehouse: This Friday night at 7:45 p.m. at the Lynnfield Community Church on Salem Street, Alec Hutson performs. Click here for more info about the shows, which occur on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Memorial Day: Starting Monday morning at 8:15 a.m., the town begins its annual Memorial Day parade and observance. The parade musters in the OLA Church parking lot and there will be ceremonies in the town’s various cemeteries followed by a cookout on the town common. Click here for complete information. Constituent Service: Congressman John Tierney has announced he will have a constituent service time at Lynnfield Town Hall next Friday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to …

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North Shore Food Buzz: The Return of Slice, and Entertainment at The Ship

A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.

When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities. Here's a round up of the area's latest food news: There's sweet news out of the Garden City — Winfrey's has brought their famous chocolate and candies to Cabot Street. And the new location isn't just for retail. The facility will soon open a production area adjacent to the store. Slice Pizza and More has reopened after an 8-month renovation. Renovations are just set to begin at Kernwood Liquors. The plan is to make the packie more upscale. And that recently reopened Route 1 landmark, The Ship, has the green light to add entertainment like maybe a piano player or violinist. The …

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Where's the Cheapest Gas in the Lynnfield area?

You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.

Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were expected to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011.  In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't …

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