Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced semifinalists for 2022 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.
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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Medford|News|
Medford Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced semifinalists for 2022 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Fire Damages Somerville Greek Orthodox Church
Fire Chief Charles Breen credited the church's working fire alarm system with saving the building from potentially becoming a total loss.
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Boston, MA|News|
Methadone Mile Inaction Forces Unenviable Decision: The HUB
Also: The preliminary results are in. What's next? | Town settles with firefighter who alleged racism | Family of smoker gets justice; More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Pediatric Dentistry Practice Smileland Opens In Malden
Smileland aims to provide a "comfortable and relaxing" dental experience for children from infancy through adolescence.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Approves Major Extension Of Eviction Moratorium
Mayor Joseph Curtatone said "keeping people in their homes" is one of the ways the city is trying to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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Medford|News|
Medford Area Now At 'High' Risk For West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus was found in a Medford mosquito pool in late June.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Mayor Commits $1M Toward Trafton Park Improvements
Mayor Christenson said he would dedicate $1 million toward further phases of the park's master plan, which includes dog park improvements.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Names Patricia Sheppard Chief Information Officer
Sheppard has more than 20 years of experience in senior management and technical positions, including at the Museum of Science and MIT.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Resident To Lead $3B Cummings Foundation
Joyce Vyriotes will be the third executive director in the Woburn-based foundation's 35-year history, and the first woman in the role.
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Boston, MA|News|
Amid Tallying Delays, Boston's Mayoral Race Takes Shape: The HUB
And: A turning point in the fight against delta? | Hero's farewell for a fallen Marine | Registry to keep tabs on teacher credentials | More
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Preliminary Election Results: Sica, Kupel Move On
Voters in Ward 8 elected to send incumbent councillor Jadeane Sica and Nate Bae Kupel to the general election.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Mbah, Ballantyne Set For Somerville Mayor's Race
Voters will elect a new mayor Nov. 2 for the first time in nearly 20 years.
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Medford|News|
'Onto November 2nd!': Lungo-Koehn, Falco Set For Mayor's Race
Medford voters narrowed down the pool of candidates for mayor and school committee in Tuesday's preliminary election.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Car, Driver Of Interest Located In Falmouth Hit-And-Run
An 81-year-old man was killed Friday night when a car drove onto the sidewalk and hit him from behind.
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Malden, MA|News|
Former Police Clerk From Malden Pleads Guilty To Overtime Fraud
Feds: former Boston police clerk Marilyn Golisano submitted dozens of false overtime slips, often forging her supervisor's signature.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Ward 8 Preliminary Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote
Here's what Ward 8 residents should know about the Sept. 14 preliminary for the city councilor's race.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Preliminary Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote
Here's everything you need to know about the Sept. 14 preliminary election in Somerville.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Procession Returns Fallen Massachusetts Marine To Lawrence
The body of Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, was escorted from Logan Airport to a Lawrence funeral home.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Now At 'High' Risk For West Nile Virus
The Department of Public Health raised Somerville's risk level after the virus was found in nearby communities.
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