Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Man Facing Assault Charges After 'No Kings' Incident: Report
The resident reportedly punched a senior citizen in the face multiple times.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Ben Pierce is a Patch field editor covering the communities of Melrose, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Newton, and Brookline. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in sports journalism. Ben can be reached at benjamin.pierce@patch.com.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Make Multi-arrest Drug Bust
Multiple different drugs were seized during the incident.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Offering Numerous Fall Flu Shot Clinics
The city will hold seven clinics in different locations throughout October and November.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Police Looking For Five Suspected Serial Shoplifters
The group reportedly caused a disturbance at a store in the Prudential Center.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Firefighters Rescue Dog Stuck In Escalator At Harvard Train Station
The pet's back paws reportedly got stuck in the escalator's moving mechanism.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Candidate Profile: Zac Bears For City Council
Zac Bears shares why he should be reelected.
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Newton, MA|News|
Former Celtics Star Is Selling His Newton Mansion: Report
The 2024 NBA Champion was traded by the Celtics earlier this year.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Resident Taken By ICE Released On Bond: Report
Edgar Hernan Elias Escobar had to be taken to the hospital after his confrontation with ICE.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose-based State Rep. Opening Her Virtual Door To Constituents
The State Rep. will soon be holding a scheduled office hours session.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Looking For Possible iPad Thief
The person is being accused of stealing an expensive piece of tech from a corporate office.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Worcester Highway Shooting + Most Expensive MA Places + Suspicious Remains Found At State Park: MA Weekend
Plus: Woman dies after being assaulted by teenager in Swansea.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend Near Boston: What To Know
Many coordinated protests against the Trump administration are scheduled for this weekend throughout the country.
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Melrose|News|
Arrests, Disturbances, And Gross Lewdness: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Candidate Profile: Jack Perenick For City Councilor At Large
Jack Perenick shares why he should be elected.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assembly Row Has A Weekend Of Halloween Activities Planned
The events are free and open to the public.
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Newton, MA|News|
Portion Of Newton Residents Mailed Incorrect Voting Package
The city laid out multiple options for residents to have the error corrected.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Recognizing Domestic Violence Victims With Annual Vigil
The event is meant to remember both survivors and people who have lost their lives to the crime.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Arrest Made In Cambridge Shooting Incident
A person has been arrested in connection with the Oct. 6 incident.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Melrose Candidate Profile: Ryan Williams For City Councilor At Large
Ryan Williams shares why he should be reelected.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Woman Arrested On Charges Of Threatening ICE Agents: Report
The woman was due in court on Thursday.
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