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Pardons, Restaurant Break-In, Super Bowl: Patch Top Stories

See this week's top stories: Officer acquitted, health care workers honored, more.

Gov. Charlie Baker announced late last week that he was seeking pardons for two siblings charged in connection with a controversial 1980 Malden child abuse case.
Gov. Charlie Baker announced late last week that he was seeking pardons for two siblings charged in connection with a controversial 1980 Malden child abuse case. (Dakota Antelman/Patch)

STONEHAM, MA — From the football field to an area hospital, here are top stories on Patch for the week ending Nov. 25.

Investigation Ongoing After Burglary At Malden Restaurant: Police

Police said anyone with information on a break-in earlier this month at El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill should reach out to the Malden Police Department

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Pedestrian Airlifted To Hospital After Wakefield Crash

Wakefield Police investigated the crash near the Wakefield/Reading line alongside State Police last Friday night.

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Wakefield Boys Cross Country Wins State Title, Football Wins Semifinal

The Wakefield Memorial High School boys cross country team celebrated a state championship this past weekend just as football teams from three separate area high schools secured their own state championship appearances in MIAA Super Bowls early next month. The MIAA has since announced game times and details for Super Bowl games involving Stoneham, Wakefield and Shawsheen Valley Technical High School.

'Horrendous': Malden Officials React To Colorado Springs Shooting

Malden leaders responded over the weekend after the shooting, which killed five people and injured several others late last Saturday night.

Baker Seeks Pardons For Pair In Malden 1980s Child Abuse Case

Gov. Charlie Baker said he had "grave doubts" about the strength of convictions linked to the Fells Acres daycare in Malden.

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital Workers Honored With Street Co-Naming

Officials co-named Porter Street in Melrose as "Healthcare Heroes Way" in a ceremony on Friday of last week.

Reading Police Officer Acquitted In Manslaughter Trial

Erik Drauschke was found not-guilty on a manslaughter charge in connection with the 2018 shooting of 43-year-old Alan Greenough.

3 Hospitalized After I-95 Crash In Woburn

A Reading man, 51, and a Beverly man, 60, were among those taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Malden Beats Medford In Fenway Park Thanksgiving Game

Malden emerged victorious under the lights on Tuesday after taking an early lead against Medford.

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