Malden, MA|News|
Thieves Steal MA Couple's Wedding Gifts: Patch PM
Also: Ex-official guilty of fraud | Latest on Cape love birds | Trial date set, 5 years after teen's death | North Shore earthquake | More
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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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden 2021 Election Starts Taking Shape
See who has pulled papers for local office this year.
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Somerville, MA|News|
2 Somerville Cops Awarded Combat Cross For Response To Shooting
Officers Christopher Collette and Steven Johnson peacefully ended a confrontation with the suspect and tried to save the victim's life.
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Somerville, MA|News|
4 Break-Ins Reported In Somerville In One Week
Officers have responded to four break-ins since last Friday, during which items ranging from electronics to bicycles were stolen.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Thieves Stole Thousands Of Dollars In Wedding Gifts
Police are searching for two people in connection with a break-in on Broadway earlier this week.
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Boston, MA|News|
Vaccine Passports, Mandates Hound Lawmakers: The HUB
Also: Boston's top school official is unlicensed; Iconic broadcaster steps away for cancer treatment; Methadone Mile housing scrapped; More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Suspect Sought In Malden Home Break-In
Police said a home on Broadway was broken into Aug. 2.
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Medford|News|
Risk Of Flooding In MA Before Summer Returns: Patch PM
Also: Shark closes beach | End of MA woman's Olympic run | Obama scales back Vineyard bash | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Hosting First 'Yard Sale For Art'
The inaugural citywide "yart" sale will be held Aug. 14.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Dedicating New Council Chambers To First Black Councilor
The chambers will be rededicated to Herbie Jackson, after whom the former City Hall chambers were named in 1978.
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Medford|News|
Rally At Tufts Demands Summer Pay For Out-Of-Work Dining Staff
Demonstrators said more than 130 workers are not being provided summer pay, nor are they eligible for unemployment insurance.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Regent Theatre Film Screening, Vigil Will Remember Hiroshima
The Arlington theater will host Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Ira Helfand to draw attention to the costs of nuclear war.
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Malden, MA|News|
Letter: 'Reruns' Concern Me In Malden Election
Councillor At Large Debbie DeMaria, who is not seeking re-election, writes in support of new candidates like Michelle Luong.
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Arlington, MA|News|
MA Native Leads U.S. Soccer To Gold Cup Victory: Patch PM
Also: Coyote stalks woman on Cape beach | 5-year-old's swiped wheelchair found | MA nonprofit scammed out of $24K | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford City Council Candidate Says Campaign Signs Stolen
David Todisco said thefts of his lawn signs have been reported "across Medford."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Woman Bit Man, Threw Bottle At Somerville Bar: Police
Lorena Dos Santos, 26, told officers she was "just upset," police said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Aims To Break Barrier Of Upfront Rental Costs
The Medford Move-In Program will cover first and last month's rent for tenants making below the area median income.
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Medford|News|
Letter: Being 'Progressive' Is Not Good Enough
Travis Benson, of Act on Mass, says Medford representatives' vote against House rules reform hinders the democratic process.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Schools' Solution For Hungry Students: A Food Truck
The district used a $110,000 grant to buy the truck, which regularly provides students free and nutritious meals.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Native's Heads-Up Goal Drives U.S. Gold Cup Victory
Miles Robinson's header in the 117th minute led the men's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Mexico in the Gold Cup Final.
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