Reading, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: Halsey's Record
Town Meeting member Angela Binda responds to a letter to the editor from Reading resident Alec Giacalone.
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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.
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Medford|News|
Medford Woman Robbed At Knifepoint In Home: Police
Police are searching for a suspect in a home invasion on Main Street early Monday.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: Facts Matter About John Halsey
Alec Giacalone responds to a letter to the editor written by Angela Binda on Aug. 11.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Recall Is Unjustified And Wrong Focus For Our Town
Beaver Road resident Mark Dockser shares why he is voting against the recall.
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Arlington, MA|News|
13 BLM Signs Vandalized Or Stolen In Arlington, HRC Says
The Human Rights Commission said it has fielded more than a dozen reports of banners and lawn signs being stolen, vandalized or destroyed.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Seize 30+ Grams Of Crystal Meth
Police searched a home on Eastern Avenue Friday as part of a drug investigation in Malden.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Crash Leaves Car In 'Precarious Position'
Emergency crews responded to Oak Street Sunday morning after a car struck two parked vehicles.
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Medford|News|
Protest Planned At Tufts President's House In Medford
Our Revolution Medford says it will rally outside Tufts President Tony Monaco's house this week to protest the university's reopening.
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Medford|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing For Medford HS Students, Families Monday
Free testing will be held at MHS Monday following a recent increase in cases among the high school community.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Reports Issue With Some Mail-In Ballots
Some voters were sent incorrect primary ballots before the error was corrected. The Town Clerk does not believe the issue is widespread.
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Malden, MA|News|
Man Shot After Leaving Encore Casino
A man was injured in a shooting after he left the Everett casino early Sunday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Keeps Phase 3 Reopening On Hold
City officials said Friday they are not ready to start Phase 3, citing elevated COVID-19 rates in neighboring communities.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
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Medford|News|
Medford Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Police Chief Search Timeline Not Unusual Or Recall-Worthy
Town Meeting member Rebecca Bailey discusses how Reading's police chief search compared to other communities.
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