Medford|News|
Medford Police Warn Of Uptick In 'Grandparent Scam'
Police said they are seeing an increase in reports of scammers pretending to be residents' grandchildren.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Victim In Fatal Malden Shooting ID'd
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed outside the 7-Eleven Saturday night.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Black Friday Sales 2021: Store Hours, Deals At Assembly Row
Black Friday is Nov. 26. Find out when and where you can take advantage of deals at Assembly Row.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Education Foundation Hosting 19th Festival Of Trees
The annual event includes live entertainment, food trucks and a raffle of close to 100 uniquely decorated trees.
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Malden, MA|News|
Man Fatally Shot Outside Malden 7-Eleven
The 22-year-old victim was fatally shot following a "brief interaction" with a group of people outside the store, the DA said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Officer Hit By Car
Chief Kevin Molis said Officer Mike Langston was "thrown onto the hood, over the windshield, over the roof" on Cross Street Thursday night.
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Reading, MA|News|
2 Reading Police Officers Promoted To Sergeant
Meet officers Matt Orr and Ian Nelson, who will assume the rank of sergeant in January.
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Reading, MA|News|
Stop & Shop, Market Basket: Thanksgiving Grocery Hours In Reading
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
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Malden, MA|News|
Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Malden
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Stop & Shop, TJ's: Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Hours In Somerville
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Stop & Shop, TJ's: Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Hours In Arlington
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
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Medford|News|
Wegmans, Aldi: Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Hours In Medford
Find out if you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items at area grocery stores.
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Malden, MA|News|
What's Causing Delays In Malden's Trash, Yard Waste Pickup
Some drivers have been forced to wait hours at dumping facilities around the state, the city's contractor said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics For Arlington Residents
The town has three upcoming clinics where residents can receive a third Moderna shot.
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Medford|News|
Camper Catches Fire In Medford
Firefighters brought a fire in a camper under control Thursday night.
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Medford|News|
Medford Traffic: Lane Closures At Roosevelt Circle Saturday
MassDOT will close lanes during the day for pavement work.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Cop On Leave After Appearing To Kneel On Student: Patch PM
Also: Boom rattles western suburbs | Danvers plans vigil | Election 'sabotage' accusations | Danvers plans vigil | $174K pot find | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Unveils Preferred Plan For Redeveloping Carr Park
The Vision Plan for the park includes two Little League fields, a pickleball court, a skate park, space for basketball and hockey, and more.
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Reading, MA|News|
Labor Department Finds Reading Restaurant Workers Owed Back Pay
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.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Seize $174K Worth Of Weed At Assembly Row
Police said they found 87 pounds of marijuana in an apartment on Artisan Way.
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