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Medford Schools Rated 98th in Boston Region; Recycling Savings Adding Up
Here's five things. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.

Good morning, here's five things to know today:
Medford Schools Rated 98th: Medford Public Schools were rated toward the back of the pack by Boston Magazine. The monthly publication recently release its list rating 135 public school districts in the Boston area. Medford came in a 98. Dover-Sherburn came in at the top of the list, while Lawrence came in last at 135.
Here's a look at how some schools nearby scored:
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- Winchester: 20th
- Wakefield: 51st
- Reading: 52nd:
- Stoneham: 69th
- Medford: 98th
- Saugus: 112th
- Malden: 119th
Recycling Savings Adding Up: In the first ten months, the city has saved $433,090 through its new single stream recycling program, according to a press release from Mayor Michael McGlynn's office.
Remembering 9/11: Medford Patch's coverage of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, continued with an interview with History Teacher Nick Tucci, who . Return at 9 a.m. today for our next installment.
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More Rain Expected: There's an 80 percent chance of showers today, mostly before noon, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the upper-60s.
Moms Talk: Local parents talk about transitioning kids from crib to bed. Got any tips? .
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