Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Sentenced For Role In Bank Fraud Scheme
Feds: Lajerran Long, 27, recruited a bank teller to participate in a plot to fraudulently withdraw money from customers' accounts.
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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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Reading, MA|News|
Missing Reading Man Located: Police
Police sought the public's help in finding Donald Stroeble, who went missing Wednesday night.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Tufts Student Died After Choking During Charity Eating Contest
Madie Nicpon was participating in a hot dog eating contest as part of the "Play for Pink" breast cancer awareness fundraiser.
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Medford|News|
Notorious Child Rapist Wayne Chapman Dies
Chapman was released from prison in 2019 and lived in Medford before moving to a nursing home in Connecticut.
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Malden, MA|News|
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Teacher Placed On Leave
The school's director said a teacher has pending legal charges that are not connected to their employment at MVRCS.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden's First Starbucks Opens At Exchange 200
With more than 32,000 stores around the world, the coffee giant has somehow eluded Malden until now.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Planner Kelly Lynema Promoted To Assistant Director
Lynema, who has served as a senior planner in Arlington since 2018, was named assistant director of Planning and Community Development.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Man Sought In Connection With Vandalism At Somerville Park: PD
Police said they want to speak with a man regarding vandalism at Hodgkins Park on Oct. 12.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Uses $50K Grant To Revamp Popular Parklet
The Medford Street space was upgraded with new furnishings, including an accessible platform, solar-powered umbrellas and plantings.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Tufts University Mourns Student Who Died In Accident
About 3,000 members of the Tufts community gathered at a vigil for Madie Nicpon on Sunday.
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Boston, MA|News|
The Ties That Bind Boston's Mayoral Candidates: The HUB
Nonprofit director accused of pandemic fraud | Plan to end Mass. and Cass tents | Four teachers on leave amid bullying investigation | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Halloween Happenings: Pumpkin Float, Trick-Or-Treat, More
Halloween weekend will see the return of favorite events like the Pumpkin & Lantern Float and Business Trick-or-Treat.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Construction Complete At Somerville's Tallest Residential Tower
Miscela, a 24-story, 500-unit complex, was built as part of Phase 3 of Assembly Row's expansion.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Has 7 Early Voting Days For Nov. 2 Election
Don't want to wait in line at the polls on Nov. 2? Here's how you can submit a ballot early.
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Medford|News|
Medford Has 5 Early Voting Days For Nov. 2 Election
Don't want to wait in line at the polls on Nov. 2? Here's how you can submit a ballot early.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Is One Of The Best Small Cities In US, Ranking Says
WalletHub examined 1,300 small cities based on criteria ranging from school system quality to restaurants per capita.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Is One Of The Best Small Cities In America, Ranking Says
WalletHub examined 1,300 small cities based on criteria ranging from school system quality to restaurants per capita.
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Boston, MA|News|
1,500+ State Workers Still Unvaccinated. What Now? The HUB
Also: City Hall hopeful says Mass. and Cass "Day 1" priority | $15 an hour for restaurant workers | Mistreatment of Haitians alleged | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Veterans Services Director Michael Durham Reinstated
The mayor's office said Durham returned to work Monday, a month after he was placed on leave amid controversy.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In The Future, Select Board Can't Wait
"We look to our senior elected officials to make the hard decisions, and we expect those decisions to be made," Lorraine Conway writes.
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