Arlington, MA|News|
Child Attacked By Rabid Raccoon In Arlington
Health officials said a raccoon that was euthanized after biting and scratching a child on Fountain Road tested positive for rabies.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
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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Somerville, MA|News|
City Cancels Halloween Events As Risk Level Rises: Patch PM
Also: Town's coronavirus cluster "contained" | Congressional candidates debate | School closes after staffer tests positive | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
MA 5 Debate: Where Clark, Colarusso Stand On National Issues
Congresswoman Katherine Clark and her challenger, Stoneham Selectwoman Caroline Colarusso, participated in a virtual debate Tuesday night.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield's COVID-19 Policies Won't Change, Cluster 'Contained'
Town officials said without a cluster of cases at one location, Wakefield would have gone from low to moderate risk, instead of high risk.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Halloween 2020: What You Need To Know
All city-sponsored and permitted events have been canceled in Somerville this Halloween.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Make a Pie From Scratch
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Wakefield and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Make a Pie From Scratch
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Stoneham and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Make a Pie From Scratch
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Malden and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
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Medford|News|
Medford Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Make a Pie From Scratch
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Medford and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Make a Pie From Scratch
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Arlington and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Make a Pie From Scratch
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Somerville and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Pumpkin Patch Bounty: Make a Pie From Scratch
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Reading and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
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Medford|News|
Medford On Pace To Start Hybrid Learning For More Grades
Based on community health metrics, the district said it will welcome four more grades back for hybrid learning Monday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Halloween 2020: What You Need To Know
The town is encouraging safer alternatives to high-risk activities like traditional trick-or-treating.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden School Staffer Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Linden STEAM Academy was closed Friday. MPS has so far opened in-person classes to its highest needs students.
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Somerville, MA|News|
New Businesses Coming To Popular Shopping Center: Patch PM
Also: School district mulls more early dismissals | 2 accused of defrauding MassHealth | Town's COVID-19 risk attributed to cluster | More.
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Medford|News|
2 Medford Residents Indicted In Home Care Scheme: AG
Abdikadir Maow and Abdinafa Maow fraudulently billed MassHealth for more than $100,000 over five years, the Attorney General's office said.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Halloween 2020: What You Need To Know
Town officials urge residents to follow strict health and safety measures when trick-or-treating this year.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Councilor Sheds Light On Fellsmere Pond Flags
Councilor-At-Large Craig Spadafora spearheaded an effort to replace the lights, which were determined to be obsolete.
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Medford|News|
Playground, Pool Improvements Up For Medford CPA Funding
The city will weigh funding six projects through the Community Preservation Act in Fiscal Year 2021.
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