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Medford Police Warn Of Uptick In 'Grandparent Scam'
Police said they are seeing an increase in reports of scammers pretending to be residents' grandchildren.

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Police said they are seeing an increase in reports of scammers pretending to be residents' grandchildren.

A 22-year-old man was shot and killed outside the 7-Eleven Saturday night.
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The annual event includes live entertainment, food trucks and a raffle of close to 100 uniquely decorated trees.
The 22-year-old victim was fatally shot following a "brief interaction" with a group of people outside the store, the DA said.
Chief Kevin Molis said Officer Mike Langston was "thrown onto the hood, over the windshield, over the roof" on Cross Street Thursday night.
Meet officers Matt Orr and Ian Nelson, who will assume the rank of sergeant in January.
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
Some drivers have been forced to wait hours at dumping facilities around the state, the city's contractor said.
The town has three upcoming clinics where residents can receive a third Moderna shot.
Firefighters brought a fire in a camper under control Thursday night.
MassDOT will close lanes during the day for pavement work.
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The Vision Plan for the park includes two Little League fields, a pickleball court, a skate park, space for basketball and hockey, and more.
The Department of Labor recovered $165,000 for 75 employees of Oye's Restaurant in Reading and Saugus and Feng's Asian Cuisine in Wakefield.
Police said they found 87 pounds of marijuana in an apartment on Artisan Way.