Malden, MA|News|
Man Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl In Malden
Junior Baez Sanchez, 28, is accused of dealing more than 40 grams of fentanyl in Malden and Chelsea last summer.
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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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Boston, MA|News|
Johnny Peirson, Former Bruins Player, Broadcaster, Dies At 95
Peirson spent the entirety of his 12-year playing career with the Bruins before moving to the broadcast booth.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
2 Million People Now Fully Vaccinated In MA
Gov. Charlie Baker said Saturday the state reached the benchmark he set earlier this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Parents Protest Sexual Assault Allegation Against 6-Year-Old Boy
Somerville resident Flavia Peréa says an unfair standard was applied to her son: "they look at a Black and brown boy, they see a criminal."
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Vehicle Inspections Resume At Most RMV Locations
The RMV's vendor fell victim to a malware attack on March 30, freezing vehicle inspections for nearly three weeks.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Crash Leaves Car Embedded In Utility Pole
Drivers should avoid a stretch of Waquoit Highway Saturday, as the pole will be replaced once the car is removed.
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Medford|News|
Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn Running For Re-Election
Lungo-Koehn announced her re-election bid at a socially distanced event for supporters April 15. Read her remarks here.
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Arlington, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed On Patriots' Day In Arlington
Monday is Patriots' Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts but not a federal one. Find out what will be open and closed on the holiday.
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Reading, MA|News|
Patriots' Day In Reading: Trash, Recycling Delayed
Monday is Patriots' Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts but not a federal one.
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Reading, MA|News|
New Bagel Shop Opening 'Very Soon' In Reading
House of Bagels is coming to the former Gregory's Deli space on Main Street.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Popular Union Square Spot Rebrands, Will Reopen With New Menu
The Brass Union has joined the Independent Restaurant Group, which runs several other local restaurants, and will open as Vera's this month.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Scales Back Public Gatherings Amid COVID Uptick
Officials said positivity rates have been "slowly increasing in recent weeks." The town is still considered moderate risk by the state.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Hit-And-Run Suspect Turns Self In: Police
Police said a Somerville man will be charged with leaving the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Halts Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Health Warning
The Health Department has given approximately 80 doses of the vaccine to home-bound residents.
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Malden, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed On Patriots' Day In Malden
Monday is Patriots' Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts but not a federal one. Find out what will be open and closed on the holiday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Next Somerville High School Principal Selected
Matthew Buchanan, principal of Hope High School in Providence, RI, will succeed Sibby LaGambina, who is retiring after 35 years in the SPS.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Planning Commission OKs New Water Tower
The Community Planning and Development Commission voted Monday to approve the site plan review for a new water tower on Auburn Street.
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Malden, MA|News|
Night Shift Brewing Opens Within Encore Casino
Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap, a new restaurant from the popular Everett brewery, features upscale pub fare and plenty of beer.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Winter's Last Gasp Heads To Massachusetts: Patch PM
Also: Ex-Lahey doc accused of filming sex | Feds: Man burned Black church in MA | Moulton on end of war | Gardner heist revisited | More
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Medford|News|
Neighborly Concerns Derail BJ's Gas Station Bid In Medford
City councilors and residents said regular maintenance has gone unaddressed at the wholesale club's premier store for years.
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