Medford|News|
Mark Wahlberg Drops By Medford Gym
The actor worked out with Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn at F45 Training on Mystic Valley Parkway Thursday.
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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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Arlington, MA|News|
BB Guns Seized After Forest Standoff Ends Peacefully: Patch PM
Also: Septuagenarians shot, beaten | Newton gun shop nixed | Sudbury swastika | Harbor Islands threatened | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Search For Masked, Knife-Wielding Home Invader
Police arrested one person and are searching for a second suspect in connection with a June 1 break-in on Medford Street.
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Reading, MA|News|
Road Paving Coming To Reading's Main Street
MassDOT will implement temporary overnight lane closures next week as part of the Route 28 Resurfacing and Paving Project.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Junior Police Academy Returns After COVID Rules Lifted
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to become junior police cadets and participate in a number of training scenarios.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Arrest Man After Standoff In Mugar Woods
Police: Michael Perry pointed what looked like a rifle at an officer during an altercation in the woods. It was later found to be a BB gun.
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Somerville, MA|News|
2 OUI Arrests In Somerville Over Memorial Day Weekend: Police Log
The following are excerpts from the Somerville police log from May 24-29.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Renovated Reservoir Beach Prepares For Summer In Arlington
The town is selling a limited amount of passes this year for the newly renovated beach, which now features a bathhouse and concession stand.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Council On Aging Awarded Grant For Fitness Programs
The $7,800 grant will support virtual exercise programs for residents living with dementia and their caregivers.
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Medford|News|
3 Finalists Chosen For Next Columbus School Name
The School Committee will pick the next name from the final three candidates, potentially as soon as June 7.
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Reading, MA|News|
Holy Heat Wave: MA Readies For Return Of The Scorcha' | Patch PM
Also: Ransomware attack on ferry | Commuter rail for Cape? | Accused bottle thrower out on bail | No decision (yet) on Boston top cop | More
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Student Wins National Merit Scholarship
A Lexington Christian Academy student from Reading is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
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Somerville, MA|News|
New Italian Restaurant, Cocktail Bar Coming To Somerville
Premiere on Broadway promises live music and entertainment, signature cocktails and Italian eats.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Dance, Art Fair Kicks Off Summer Festivals
The Malden Dance Mile and art fair will feature films from local choreographers and lead into a series of summer festivals in Malden Center.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Greek Festival Gets Go-Ahead, Minus Some Attractions
Live music and the bouncy house are off the menu this year, but fan favorites like gyros and roast lamb will be available in person.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Town Rallies Around School Custodian After Fire: Patch PM
Also: Marathon bombing hero retires | Search is on for missing wedding ring | Holiday highway tragedy | One suspect, two attacks | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
$5K+ Raised For Family After Somerville Fire
A fire caused significant damage to a home on Melvin Street May 26.
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Medford|News|
Medford Councilor Nicole Morell Running For Re-Election
Morell, a first-term councilor, has focused on transportation, inclusivity, open space access, school funding and revamped zoning.
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Arlington, MA|News|
$32K+ Raised After Fire Destroys Arlington Home
A three-alarm fire displaced five people, including the family of Gibbs School custodian Bobby Noviello.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden City Hall Reopens To The Public
Malden's COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen significantly from its peak over the winter, and it is now considered a "green" community.
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