Malden, MA|News|
Malden Receives $50K Grant For COVID-19 Relief Fund
The city and its community partners launched the Malden Together Fund Wednesday, which will support the needs of impacted residents.
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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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Arlington, MA|News|
Counter-Protest To Arlington 'Back The Blue' Rally Planned
Town leaders are wary about the pro-police rally, as they say organizers are affiliated with a controversial group called "Act for America."
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Medford|News|
Medford Looks To Fight Local Impact Of Climate Change
Medford released its report on the creation of Resilience Hubs, which serve as community support centers during environmental events.
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Newport, RI|News|
Bova, 7 Others Ahead In Newport Council At-Large Primary
Mayor Jamie Bova leads the pack of 12 Town Council at-large candidates with mail-in votes yet to be counted.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Shockley Leads Coventry's District 5 Town Council Primary
Incumbent Debra Bacon is behind challenger Kimberly Shockley with mail-in votes yet to be counted.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Bucci Ahead, Hopkins Wins Cranston Mayoral Primary
Jessica Marino leads the pack of four City Council candidates with mail-in votes yet to be counted.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 MA Breweries Close After 'Bar-Hopping' Customer Tests Positive
One of the two breweries, which are down the street from each other, said the customer went bar hopping while awaiting test results.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington 'Back The Blue' Rally Planned; Town Manager Concerned
Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said organizers are affiliated with an organization that has been labeled a hate group by the SPLC and ADL.
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Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Boater Drowned After Canoe Capsized
The boater was missing for an hour before rescue crews found him several yards offshore.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
9 Pulled From Water After Boat Capsizes Off Cape Cod
A boat with several people onboard capsized off the coast of Osterville Monday.
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Boston, MA|News|
New Candidate Enters Boston Mayoral Race
An incumbent Boston mayor has not been unseated since the 1940s.
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Somerville, MA|News|
About 20 Percent Of MA Restaurants Have Closed Due To Pandemic
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association painted a grim picture of the future of the state's restaurant industry as cold weather approaches.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Police Issue Warning After Uptick In Car Break-Ins
Since late August, 13 break-ins have been reported in various neighborhoods in Stoneham.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Whale Washes Ashore At RI Beach
Officials are investigating the death of a whale that washed up on Scarborough State Beach Sunday.
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Boston, MA|News|
After 124 Years, A New Boston Marathon Debuts
The weeklong broadcast of the "Boston Marathon Live" virtual race kicks off Monday night.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Starts Phase 3 Reopening Tuesday
The city will allow certain businesses included in Phase 3 to start opening with restrictions Sept. 8.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Primary Election Sees Record Voter Turnout
Advocates say this is a good sign for vote-by-mail and early voting, but the Nov. 3 election could prove to be a different beast.
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Medford|News|
Medford Man Caught At Scene Of Break-In: Police
Police said it is not known if Samuel Wambua, 31, is connected to a string of break-ins in Medford.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Labor Day 2020: What's Open, Closed In Wakefield
The Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7 will mean closures for key businesses, some transit and government offices.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Labor Day 2020: What's Open, Closed In Stoneham
The Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7 will mean closures for key businesses, some transit and government offices.
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