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Ashley Madison Leaks, Mutated Super Lice, Gas Leaks in Arlington: This Week Last Year in Arlington

A look at five of the top stories from the week of Aug. 23, 2015 in Arlington.

ARLINGTON, MA — Arlington Patch covered some very interesting stories during the week of Aug. 23, 2015. Here is a look at some of the top headlines from the week.

Map Shows Top 100 MA Communities for Ashley Madison Affairs

A Reddit data collection identified Massachusetts as the sixth highest on the list of states with the most unfaithful husbands and wives in the country, with more than 300,000 users - although the District of Columbia comes in higher — in terms of dollars spent on Ashley Madison per capita.

Map Reveals 154 Natural Gas Leaks in Arlington

The location of over 20,000 gas leaks were revealed as part of a new state law, which requires utility companies to report the location and age of all know gas leaks. Over 100 potentially damaging natural gas leaks were pinpointed across Arlington.

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Mutated 'Super Lice' Invade Massachusetts

Scientists discovered bugs found in 25 states that were resistant to over-the counter treatments.

Deadly Drug Disguised as Candy Spreading Across Country

Local police warned parents to watch out for "flakka," which can cause paranoia, "excited delirium" and death, even in small amounts.

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Arlington Police Encouraging Residents to Attend Community Candlelight Vigil

Arlington Police encouraged all members of the community to attend Arlington Overcoming Addiction‘s first Candlelight Memorial Vigil to remember those who we have lost to the disease of addiction.

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