Boston, MA|News|
'We Did It Beans,' And More Stories From Marathon Monday: The HUB
Also: Another walk-off sends Sox to ALCS; Columbus Day political napalm in state senate race; Hundreds of psych patients left waiting; More.
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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Email: alex.newman@patch.com
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Medford|News|
Flutie Foundation Funds Communication Board At Medford School
The board, which helps children who are non-verbal or have limited speech communicate, was unveiled at the Roberts School last week.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Police Name New Civil Rights Officer
Sgt. Patrick Silva, who joined the department in 2009, said the role will give him another avenue to "protect and serve all residents."
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading To Hold Flu Clinic For Residents
The town will offer both regular and high doses at the Pleasant Street Center Oct. 26.
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Medford|News|
Retired Medford Firefighter Joseph Cantalupa Dies
Cantalupa was the president of Medford Local 1032 for 22 years and served as historian of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Welcomes Five New Firefighters, Promotes Three
Meet the newest members of the Malden Fire Department.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Collect 13 Guns During Buyback Program
The department has held four such events in conjunction with the Middlesex Sheriff's Office since 2014, collecting over 140 unwanted guns.
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Medford|News|
Letter: Mayor Lungo-Koehn On 'Reimagining' Medford High School
The mayor shares the initial steps she's taking to plan for a new high school.
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Medford|News|
Letter: Mayoral Candidate John Falco On 'Test And Stay' Program
Falco writes in support of implementing the "Test and Stay" program in Medford's schools.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 Stabbed During Fight In Malden: Police
A Malden man was arrested after a fight that left two men hospitalized Wednesday night.
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Boston, MA|News|
Vax Deadline Looms For Hospital Workers: The HUB
Also: Senate passes voting reforms | Mass exodus of youth hockey refs | Columbus Day no more | Vaccine mandate for students | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Family Dog Injured In Arlington's 4th Coyote Attack Since August
The dog was bitten on the neck several times and lost part of her ear in the attack.
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Malden, MA|News|
Owner Of Real Estate Company Stole Property, Resold It: Patch PM
Also: Guilty plea in massive drug ring | Salem teacher named MA's best | Brookline $11 million racism settlement | Marathon profiles | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Owner Of Malden Real Estate Company Stole Property, Resold It: AG
Kofi Asare, who co-owned Ashmex, Inc, created fake deeds and transferred property ownership to himself or his company to sell it for profit.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Teacher, Children's Author To Host Storytime
Katherine Picarde, a Medford native and first grade teacher in Arlington, will read her book 'The Little Ouch' at Trident Books.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Police Raising Awareness Of Domestic Violence
The police department is partnering with local advocacy organization RESPOND, Inc. to help support domestic violence survivors.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville's 2021 Boston Marathon Runners: Meet All 96 Athletes
Fifty-four women and 42 men from Somerville are participating in the 125th running of the Boston Marathon.
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Medford|News|
Medford's 2021 Boston Marathon Runners: Meet All 41 Athletes
Twenty-four men and 17 women from Medford are participating in the 125th running of the Boston Marathon.
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Reading, MA|News|
What Reading Residents Want From Their Next Town Manager
About a dozen residents attended a community forum Monday to share the skills and traits they'd like to see from Bob LeLacheur's successor.
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Reading, MA|News|
Water Main Break In Reading
Police said the break may be affecting a gas main on Walkers Brook Drive.
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