Reading, MA|News|
Back To School: Reading 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Reading can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
Back To School: Arlington 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Arlington can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
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Medford|News|
Back To School: Medford 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Medford can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
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Boston, MA|News|
Some MA Towns Lagging On Vaccines: The HUB
Also: Rollins's nemesis in the Senate; "Every day it gets worse" at Mass and Cass; Husband's dealings raise questions for mayoral candidate.
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Reading, MA|News|
I-95 Standoff Suspects Sue For $70M | Patch PM
Also: Salmonella recall | 12 firefighters sent to hospital | Prison for ex-cop in eBay case | 1 night, 2 OUIs for Lowell man | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Complaint Pins Loss Of Somerville Trees On Utility Company
The complaint, filed with the state AG and Public Utilities Department, claims the trees died due to Eversource's failure to curb gas leaks.
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Malden, MA|News|
Woman, Told To Wear Mask, Smashes Bus Window In Chelsea: TPD
Police are looking to identify a woman they say smashed the window of an MBTA bus after the driver asked her to put on a mask.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Moves 3 Polling Places Ahead Of Fall Elections
Keep in mind the following changes before the preliminary election Sept. 14.
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Malden, MA|News|
National Night Out Returns To Malden In 2021
Police officers and neighbors in Malden will mingle at Macdonald Stadium on August 3.
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Medford|News|
Medford Invitational Tournament Ending After 25 Years
The organization's annual Challenger Day will continue under new leadership.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Welcomes 4 New Police Officers
Meet the newest additions to the Arlington Police Department.
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Medford|News|
Bridge Repairs Could Take Up To A Year, Cost $1 Million: Patch PM
Also: Banned in Brookline | Dolphin rescues | Beerworks closes | The "most famous band you never heard of" | Woman lands boat on dock | More
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Reading, MA|News|
Bunratty Tavern Offshoot Sets Grand Opening In Reading
The Charles, a 40s-50s-style restaurant from the same owner, will launch a new menu and feature live music this Thursday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Arrest Man On NJ Sexual Assault Charges
Wolide Yessuf, of Cambridge, is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in North Bergen, NJ.
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Medford|News|
Medford Overpass Repairs Could Cost $1 Million
MassDOT said it plans to hold the owner of the truck that drove into the bridge "legally and financially responsible" for damages.
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Reading, MA|News|
Mosquito Spraying In Reading Thursday: See Where
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be using trucks to spray the pesticide Zenivex E4.
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Malden, MA|News|
New Restaurant Opening In Former Jack's Space In Malden
A Vietnamese eatery is moving into the one-time home of Jack's Ristorante and Ferrari's on Eastern Avenue.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Restaurateur's Former Bookkeeper Gets Prison Time
Fresco's owner George Lambos said he was among the dozens of small business owners swindled by Patricia Lindau.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Acrobat Injured At Barnstable County Fair Released From Hospital
Cyrus Nock, a performer with The Nerveless Nocks, is expected to make a full recovery.
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Boston, MA|News|
Study Suggests Link Between Airbnb Listings And Boston Crime
Airbnb hit back against the study's conclusions, calling its methodology "flawed."
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