Acton, MA|News|
Arrest Made In Acton Stabbing
A Littleton man was arrested and charged in the Tuesday night stabbing.
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Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Mike joined Patch in 2016 after eight years at The Boston Globe. He managed and directed news coverage in Southern New England before moving to the Product Team. Tell me how we can make Patch better at mike.carraggi@patch.com.
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Boston, MA|News|
COVID-19 Testing Coming To 134 School Districts: Patch PM
Also: U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark of Melrose ascends to top Dem post | Man struck on Route 1 in Saugus, police searching for driver | More.
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Melrose|News|
Man Struck On Route 1 In Saugus, Police Searching For Driver
The 24-year-old Gloucester man was hit Wednesday morning when he went into the road to get a barrel that blew over.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To New High
The state reported nearly 1,300 new cases of COVID-19, while hospitalizations hit a six-month high.
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Providence, RI|News|
Rep. David Cicilline Vying For Assistant Speaker Of The House
The Providence Democrat is running against Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts. The vote could come as early as Wednesday.
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Melrose|News|
Rep. Katherine Clark Elected Assistant Speaker Of The House
The Melrose Democrat, already the second-highest ranking woman in Congress, is now the fourth-highest ranking member overall.
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Melrose|News|
Fitzgerald PT/Melrose 5K Run/Walk Set For December
A portion of this year’s proceeds will go to the Melrose Fire Department Boston University EMS Scholarship Fund.
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Boston, MA|News|
Town Treasurer Killed By Son In Murder-Suicide: DA | Patch PM
Also: 'I don't want to close the city down:' Boston mayor warns of COVID spike | State rep. challenges for GOP leadership position | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
'I Don't Want To Close The City Down:' Walsh Warns Of COVID Spike
The mayor said homes and workplaces are proving to be major coronavirus spreaders, and students who go home for Thanksgiving should stay.
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Boston, MA|News|
People Bucking COVID-19 Precautions, Driving MA's Surge: Report
Indoor gatherings with non-household members in Massachusetts more than doubled and restaurant and gym visits increased, the report found.
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Boston, MA|News|
Suffolk DA Moves To Vacate 100+ Drug Convictions Tied To Chemist
The 108 convictions are all linked to disgraced former state chemist Annie Dookhan.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Would Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day If Established
The city cannot get rid of Columbus Day, but would recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day if established, the city solicitor said.
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Melrose|News|
'This Isn't A Hopeless Fight': Melrose Urged To Push Back On Cuts
Even the MBTA has trouble putting a number on exactly how much shutting down Cedar Park helps bridge a massive budget shortfall.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Coronavirus Spread In Hoover Class Reminder Of What Melrose Faces
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said built-in precautions helped limit the spread after three cases connected in a first-grade classroom.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Coronavirus Numbers Heading In Wrong Direction
The city would be in the high-risk red zone if the state hadn't revised its ranking system last week.
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Boston, MA|News|
Walsh Vs. Sanders? Boston Mayor Has Support For Cabinet Position
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reportedly has major backing to become Joe Biden's labor secretary, a position also eyed by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Melrose|News|
25th MAAV Walk Raises Over $50K
The MAAV Walk looked a little different this year, but all of us at MAAV were so thrilled to see how the community turned out in force.
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Newton, MA|News|
2-Alarm Fire At Newton Home Near Mass Pike
Firefighters raced to a home on Cherry Street Thursday.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts On Brink Of Grim Coronavirus Milestone
The state is almost certain later Thursday to pass 10,000 reported deaths. The rate of death has slowed, but virus metrics are escalating.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Residents, Businesses Lament Proposed MBTA Cuts
Longer commutes for residents. Less reliable foot traffic for businesses. The proposed MBTA cuts in Melrose would be felt by many.
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