Malden, MA|News|
Man Caught With Guns, Drugs At Encore Casino: AG
Matthew Gorman, 32, was stopped on casino property with two semi-automatic pistols, three large-capacity magazines and meth, the AG said.
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
Alex is a Jersey transplant covering Arlington, Malden, Medford, Reading and Somerville for Patch. A graduate of Northeastern University, Alex has lived in the Boston area since college (though he still hasn't been able to bring himself to root for the Sox). He is an avid football and baseball fan, amateur woodworker and film geek.
Alex lives in Chelsea with his fiancée, their dog and a revolving door of foster puppies.
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Medford|News|
Medford Has 'Several Hundred' Vaccine Doses, Sets Clinic For 75+
The city announced a clinic for Medford residents only that will prioritize people 75 and older.
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Reading, MA|News|
Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen Comes To Reading Bertucci's
The celebrity chef and TV personality is serving his signature dishes out of select Bertucci's locations.
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Medford|News|
Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen Comes To Medford Bertucci's
The celebrity chef and TV personality is serving his signature dishes out of select Bertucci's locations.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Woman Pleads Guilty To Social Security Theft, Embezzlement
A former employee of Eastern Bank admitted to stealing from an account belonging to a person who had died in 2015, federal authorities said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Legendary Stoneham High School Soccer Coach Jim Carino Dies
Carino, who coached the Spartans for 26 years, was "Mr. Stoneham High School," Superintendent John Macero said.
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Medford|News|
Medford School Testing Finds Zero COVID Cases For First Time
The Medford Public Schools marked a major milestone in its weekly testing program, which started in November.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading To Move Forward With Local Vaccine Clinics
Despite a limited supply, town officials are preparing to offer weekly clinics at the Pleasant Street Center.
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Arlington, MA|News|
21 Arlington Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief Grants
The town awarded $180,000 in Business Resiliency grants to local small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Mail-In, Early Voting Part Of Election Reform Proposal: Patch PM
Also: Double shooting suspect arrested | Schools hit with internet problems | Biden to ask U.S. Attorney for MA to resign | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Say 'Intrusions' Causing Internet Problems
The district is working to fix Wi-Fi connectivity issues for in-person students.
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Medford|News|
Medford To Update Public On 16 Parks, Open Space Projects
Officials will provide updates and receive feedback on the 2019 Open Space and Recreation Plan.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Winter Storm: Hybrid Learning Gets Out Early
Based on forecasts of 3 to 6 inches of snow, Arlington is dismissing in-person students early Tuesday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Salem Shooting Suspect Arrested In Malden
Deven Kelley, 23, has been charged in a double shooting in Salem Jan. 24. He was arrested in Malden Friday night.
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Arlington, MA|News|
No Vote By Mail Option For 2021 Arlington Town Election
Coronavirus-related precautions are currently not a valid reason to vote absentee in elections held after March 31.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Neighboring Somerville Restaurants Shut Down
A pair of Davis Square eateries apparently quietly closed up shop.
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Malden, MA|News|
Storm Leaves Thousands Of Clams In Its Wake: Patch PM
Also: Where to get the best dessert in Massachusetts | Pooled testing begins in schools | Longtime local business flees high rents | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Thousands Of Clams Wash Up On Revere Beach After Nor'easter
Put that chowder recipe down: wildlife officials say the sea of shellfish left in the wake of the Feb. 1 storm is unsafe to eat.
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Medford|News|
Pooled Coronavirus Testing Starts In Medford Schools
MPS switched from individual to group testing to ensure the program's sustainability, district officials said.
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Reading, MA|News|
How Pooled Testing Will Work In Reading Schools
Reading schools are implementing free, optional pooled testing for the coronavirus for in-person students and staff.
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