Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Omicron Makes Up 2 Percent Of New England COVID Cases: CDC
The omicron coronavirus variant has a 3 percent rate across the rest of the country, according to the CDC.
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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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Omicron Makes Up 2 Percent Of New England COVID Cases: CDC
The omicron coronavirus variant has a 3 percent rate across the rest of the country, according to the CDC.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Catches Up On Tree Planting Delayed By Pandemic
The town has exceeded the goal of new street trees per year laid out in its Tree Management Plan.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mayor-Elect Names Transition Team
"It's good to know I'm leaving Somerville in ethical, competent, compassionate hands," outgoing Mayor Joseph Curtatone said.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Docs Call For New Mask Mandate After Baker Balks: Patch PM
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Doctors Push For Masks Indoors After Baker Balks At Mandate
The Massachusetts Medical Society, which represents 25,000 doctors and medical students, said universal masking could curb a spike in cases.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Investigating Incident During AAPI Demonstration
Police said a man has been identified in connection with a reported civil rights violation during a demonstration for the Asian community.
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Arlington, MA|News|
First Wings Of New Arlington High School Set To Open
The Performing Arts and STEAM classroom spaces will open in early 2022 ahead of the next phase of construction.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Curtatone Sets Farewell Speech; Warren, Pressley To Give Remarks
Mayor Curtatone will deliver a farewell address to the Somerville community as he prepares to leave office at the end of his ninth term.
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Arlington, MA|News|
3G Cell Networks Powering Down In Arlington
Some residents may lose cellular and data service as carriers shut down 3G networks in favor of 5G coverage in early 2022.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police, Fire Departments Partner For Holiday Toy Drive
Residents may donate new, unwrapped toys until Dec. 18.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Get MA's Free Coronavirus Rapid Tests
Gov. Baker said Malden is among the 102 "high-need communities across the Commonwealth" to receive the at-home tests.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Get MA's Free Coronavirus Rapid Tests
Gov. Baker said Somerville is among the 102 "high-need communities across the Commonwealth" to receive the at-home tests.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police, Wegmans Partner For Holiday Toy Drive
Residents may donate new, unwrapped toys until Dec. 18.
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Medford|News|
AG: Dental Chain In Medford Used 'Bait-And-Switch' Ads | Patch PM
Also: Hockey history made in MA | Remains identified | Police rally around 6-year-old | Student dies in crash | Homicide victim ID'ed | More
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Medford|News|
AG Sues Dental Chain In Medford Over 'Bait-And-Switch' Ads
Attorney General Maura Healey said the chain advertised "free" services that actually cost money.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Outside Malden 7-Eleven
Antonio Rufo-Sanon, 19, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Boston man last month.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
2M At-Home COVID Tests Coming To Hardest-Hit MA Towns
Gov. Baker said the program, which is coming to 102 communities, is the start of a bulk purchasing deal his administration is negotiating.
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Malden, MA|News|
Police Rally Around Malden 6-Year-Old With Rare Form Of Cancer
Cops For Kids With Cancer came to the Malden Police Department Friday and donated $5,000 to the family of Mauro Polanco.
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Reading, MA|News|
Car Crashes Into Pole In Reading; Road Closed
Crews are at the scene of a crash on South Street.
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