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Hi Malden! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Malden firefighters raced onto thin ice to save a girl
  • Why did Malden Catholic’s title-winning coach step down this week?

Also on today's calendar: The James Webb Space Telescope: Awe and Wonder in Science, Art and Religion and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Maldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Maldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, temps: high: 32, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Girl rescued after falling through the ice in Malden (nbcboston.com) — A young girl was pulled from frigid water at Fellsmere Pond in Malden on Wednesday afternoon after falling through thin ice, with firefighters breaking through the ice to reach her. She was conscious when rescued and taken to the hospital, and Malden fire officials are urging residents to stay off all ice-covered ponds for their own safety.
   

• Malden Catholic boys basketball coach stepping down (masslive.com) — Malden residents following Lancers basketball will see a major change as longtime Malden Catholic boys head coach John Walsh steps down just days before the 2025–26 season opener. The school has promoted assistant Mark Garrity to lead the three-time state champions as they begin their new campaign Friday against Burncoat.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Malden Delegation and Mass. Legislature Protect Public Transit Workers from Assault —Jason Lewis Read on Patch
  • Lost cat: our cleaning people didn't shut the door properly today and our cat Winnie seems to have gotten out somewhere between 8:00-8:40.
    We've been canvassing the neighborhood (the intersection of Nichols and High Rock) for hours, but we can't seem to find her. Also, she'd recently… (Nextdoor Beachview Ave)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Malden. Apply here.
  • Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Everett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Everett

  • City Councilor Holly Garcia 35th Birthday Celebration at Village Bar and Grille (everettindependent.com)
  • Encore's Holaday discusses the resort's operations and how the gaming industry is changing (bostonfed.org)
  • Resident Parking Sticker Program begins Jan. 2 with new changes (everettindependent.com)

Melrose

  • Woman with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt granted bond after ICE arrest (bostonglobe.com)

Medford

Ok Malden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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