Senate Debate, OSHA Investigation, Bluebikes In Malden: Top Stories

WAKEFIELD, MA — From a new bookstore coming to Melrose to an apparent power surge in Reading, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending in Oct. 21.

Malden Offers Free Bluebike Memberships As Program Adds Local Stations

Limited memberships will run for 30-days as Malden celebrates a set of three new Bluebike stations within city limits.

New Bookstore Set To Open Soon In Melrose: 'A Lifelong Dream'

Molly's Bookstore is eyeing a Nov. 19 opening date in downtown Melrose.

OSHA To Investigate Middlesex Turnpike Incident In Burlington

One person was taken to the hospital after an incident related to road work on Middlesex Turnpike on Thursday, according to police.

Remains Of MA Soldier Killed In Korean War To Be Buried Saturday

Flags will fly at half-staff at state offices in memory of Cpl. Joseph Puopolo and his service.

Men Released In Woburn Human Smuggling Case Pending Trial

Jesse Moraes and Hugo Moraes were arrested earlier this month in a set of coordinated raids on their restaurants in downtown Woburn.

Woburn Police Announce Results Of Investigation Into Former Officer

City officials said an investigation following recent allegations showed John Donnelly was indeed involved with extremist groups.

Report Of Man Dancing On Tracks Prompts Orange Line Delays: Police

MBTA Transit Police shut down a subway third rail on Tuesday, though officers were unable to locate the man, Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin said.

State Senate Hopefuls Talk Inflation, Transparency, More In Debate

Democrat Jason Lewis and Republican Ed Dombroski met in a debate on Monday ahead of early voting this weekend and Election Day next month in the 5th Middlesex Senate District.

Power Back On In Reading After Apparent Power Surge

Officials blamed the issue on a "small piece of equipment" that failed on Wednesday morning.

Malden Educators Ratify New Contract After Strike

Educators returned to work on Tuesday after reaching a tentative agreement on Monday evening to end their strike.