Medford|News|
Greater Boston League Sets 2021 Sports Calendar
Here is when football, hockey, basketball and more will be played for the remainder of the school year.
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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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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Public Library Welcomes New Board Member
Stephanie Filipski, a SimpliSafe engineer and longtime Reading volunteer, recently joined the board of the Library Foundation.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Hobby Shop Thieves Target 'Magic: The Gathering' Cards
The owners of Hobby Bunker said nothing was stolen except some "Magic" cards. Two other area shops have experienced similar break-ins.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Board Member Under Fire For Attending Trump Rally
Jessica Turner, a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, denies participating in storming the Capitol building last week.
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Malden, MA|News|
Here's Who Will Help Pick Malden's Next Superintendent Of Schools
Officials hope to select a replacement by April for Superintendent John Oteri, who is not seeking a contract renewal.
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Medford|News|
Somerville Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Medford Crash
The man was hit by a car in Wellington Circle early Monday, state police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Adds 7K+ Coronavirus Cases, 90 Deaths: Health Officials
The latest figures from the Department of Public Health show higher positive rates among younger demographics.
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Smithfield, RI|News|
RI State Police Arrest Man After Rt. 6 Crash
One person sustained life-threatening injuries in a four-car crash in Foster Friday evening.
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Worcester, MA|News|
4 Arrested After Shots Fired In Worcester
Four people led officers on a brief chase after shots were fired at a home on Lynwood Lane Friday night, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Michelle Wu For Mayor Of Boston
Warren said the Boston city councilor "gets out and does the work that needs to be done to make a difference in people's lives."
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Group To Rally In Response To Capitol Unrest
"The circumstances leading to this coup attempt will not disappear on inauguration day," Our Revolution Malden said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Falls Into High-Risk Category For COVID-19
The city reported more than 500 new cases over the past two weeks and a rising positive test rate.
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Braintree, MA|News|
2 Shot In Randolph Overnight
A man and his mother were shot overnight in what police believe started as a road rage incident.
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Boston, MA|News|
No Kids Died In MA Fires Last Year For First Time On Record
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said children and seniors are typically the most at risk of dying in fires.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
OD Uptick Attributed To 'Stronger Batch' Of Opioids: Patch PM
Also: Latest on fatal shooting of 18-year-old | Iconic restaurant plans for closure | Schools return to hybrid learning | More.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Police Warn Of 'Stronger Batch' Of Opioids In Wakefield Area
Police said there has been an uptick in overdoses in the area.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Opens New Allen Street Playground
Once a vacant lot, the site has since been transformed into gardens and a playground for some of Somerville's youngest residents.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Awarded $29K Grant From Italian Ministry
It's the highest amount of funding the Italian ministry awarded to any school district in the country.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Schools Announce Return To Hybrid Learning
Schools were remote this week due to COVID-19 cases among students and staff, as well as community spread.
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Malden, MA|News|
Police 'Making Progress' On Fatal Shooting Of Malden Teen
Police Chief Kevin Molis said Friday he is "very confident witnessing the work of our detectives" and asked the public for information.
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