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News and information to help you plan your day.1. Cloudy skies and drizzle: Monday morning will be warmer than the weekend, with highs in the lower 40s, some light precipitation likely and winds in the 5-to-10 mile per hour range. Evening temps will remain steady. 2. For our readers living under a rock: The New England Patriots won the AFC title during their showdown with the Baltimore Ravens yesterday, besting them 23-30. They'll play the New York Giants in the Super Bowl two weeks from Sunday, on Feb. 5. 3. Grade the city's snow response: Residents offered a wide range of feedback on social media this weekend about their plowing efforts…
1. Sunny skies, more snow tonight: Friday morning will be sunny with highs in the lower 30s, moving to a 50 per cent chance of snow in the evening, with lows in the teens. 2. Support victims of the Boylston St. fires: The mayor's office is looking for a few good residents who can help the families of the multiple fires on Boylston St. get back on their feet – more information on our support page. 3. Double Dare Family Night: Old enough to remember Marc Summers? Join the Malden YMCA's Double Dare Family Night, sporting “all kinds of fun and slimy activities.” Parents are strongly encouraged to…
1. Snow showers?: Thursday is projected to be mostly sunny this morning, with highs in the upper 20s – brrr. Thursday night will stay the same temperature-wise, with a 90 per cent chance of snow. 2. Ward 1 Meeting: Councilor Peg Crowe will hold her first Ward 1 neighborhood meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at Ferryway School. Crowe said she would like to use the meeting to “create a plan as a ward of how we are going to work together over the next two years,” in particular, with regards to drug and crime activity. For more information, contact Crowe at pegcroweforward1@yahoo.com 3. Youth CHIP: The …
1. Cooler, clearer skies: Wednesday will be sunny with highs in the upper 30s, accompanied by gusts as high as 45 miles per hour (ugh). Wednesday night will still be windy, with lows around 13 degrees. Be careful out there, Malden. 2. Baseball stadium thread: Our thread about a Boston Globe column calling Malden's proposed “Field of Dreams” a “ball call” got just under 60 comments yesterday – if you have an opinion, you know what to do. 3. Malden Reads: Have you gotten your copy of “Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference?” The second year …
1. Cloudy rain: Malden will warm up Tuesday morning, but bring a jacket and umbrella – highs in the mid-40s will be accompanied by an 80 per cent chance of rain. The evening will cool to the lower 30s with winds as high as 20 miles per hour. 2. Snow pictures: Take any pictures of Malden's first snowfall of 2012 last night? Participate in our "Stick Your Camera Out the Window Art Project” and submit photos of your backyard, pre-shoveled driveway or other Malden hot spots covered in snow! 3. Teen movie afternoon: Check out the Teen Movie Afternoon 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Malden Public Library. …
1. Blustery!: Friday morning will be mostly cloudy, with a 50 per cent chance of showers and winds as high as 30 miles per hour. Night temperatures will cool to the mid-20s with gusts as high as 50 miles per hour. 2. Stadium unveiling: Developers shared their plans for a new minor league baseball stadium near Malden Center during a city meeting at Government Center last night. If you watched - what did you think? 3. Gymnastics meet: The Malden High School gymnastics team will take on Cambridge High School at 4:30 p.m. Friday in the Salemwood School gym. 4. Window Arts encore: Window Arts …
1. Will it snow?: Thursday will see some rain and snow this morning, with highs in the upper 40s and winds nearing 30 miles per hour at times. Evening temperatures will dip to the mid-30s. 2. Developers play ball: Developers behind a proposed minor league baseball will be unveiling their plans and answering questions during a city meeting at Government Center tonight. 3. Paging sports fans: John Brewer's Tavern will be giving away a pair of Patriots v. Broncos tickets at 8 p.m. Thursday night. 4. Having the bedbug talk: Does last summer's bedbug scare still have you freaked? Check out this …
1. Could it be?: Wednesday morning will be sunny with highs in the mid-30s. The real news, though, lies in the evening forecast, which calls for a 70 per cent chance of up to an inch of snow after midnight. 2. Romney first, Paul second: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary last night, with Texas Congressman Ron Paul coming in second place. Check out Patch's coverage from our New Hampshire sites. And take a look at how Malden Patch readers voted. 3. Ballpark meeting: Have questions about the proposed minor league baseball park for Malden Center? Submit your …
1. Somehow warmer?: Tuesday will see mostly cloudy skies this morning with highs in the mid-40s and gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Temps will drop to the mid-20s this evening. 2. New Hampshire primary: Today is the New Hampshire primary – if you were registered to vote in the state, for whom would you vote? Take our online poll and join the discussion. 3. Ballpark meeting: Have questions about the proposed minor league baseball park for Malden Center? Submit your questions to our comment section by 5 p.m. Wednesday night, and we'll make sure they'll get in the hands of developers presenting …
1. Sunny skies: Monday morning will see clear skies with highs in the upper 30s. The evening will cool to the upper 20s with partly cloudy skies. 2. Monday movie: Want to take in a show? The Malden Senior Center will hold it's weekly Monday movie screening at 1 p.m. There is a $1.50 suggested donation, which includes popcorn and soda. This week's film is the comedy “Monte Carlo,” starring Leighton Messter, Selena Gomez and Katie Cassidy. 3. Got talent?: Head over to Open Mic Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Monday night in the Dockside Restaurant at Riverview – all forms of expression, including …
1. Warmer still: Friday will be mostly cloudy in the morning with highs in the mid-40s and wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. The evening will cool to the low 30s. 2. Into Cards?: Then head down to the Malden Senior Center for a game of Cribbage or Bridge lessons this morning. 3. How about Shakuhachi?: Check out Elizabeth Reian Bennett and Chris Molina performing at the First Parish in Malden, Universalist, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Reian Bennett is the first woman to play professionally as a Grand Master of the shakuhachi - the Japanese bamboo flute. 4. Haitian classical music?: The Firebrand …
1. Slightly warmer: Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 30s. Look out for gusts though, which can reach upwards of 25 miles per hour. Evening temps will dip to the bottom 20s. 2. Need to get rid of your Christmas Tree?:The City of Malden will provide curbside pick-up and recycling of Christmas trees the week of January 9th through January 13th. Take note: no wreaths will be collected. 3. New Fitness Blog: Check out our new fitness blog, written by Malden YMCA Bootcamp coach Michael LoColle. If you have an idea for a blog for Malden Patch, send editor Chris Caesar an email at…
1. More cold: Wednesday will be sunny with highs in the mid-20s, gusts around 20 miles per hour. Evening temperatures will remain the same, near the bottom 20s. 2. Who says your vote doesn't count?: As of early Wednesday morning, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney held a narrow 8 vote lead - yes, 8 vote lead - over former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in the Iowa Caucuses, leaving the candidates virtually tied with 24.6 per cent of the vote - the closest Iowa Caucus results in history. Romney will receive seven delegates with Santorum securing six. Texas Congressman Ron Paul came in …
1. Sunny, but bring a coat: Tuesday will see sunny skies with highs in the upper 20s this morning. The evening will chill to around 10 degrees. 2. City of Malden social media: City hall has launched both a Facebook and Twitter presence this week – follow them for updates on city news, events and other important updates. 3. New Mayor: Mayor Gary Christenson took his oath of office during a ceremony at Malden High School Monday night – if you missed the city's live internet stream, check out our take from last night. 4. Bingo: Temple Agudas-Achim Ezrath Israel will host Bingo at 4:00 p.m. …
1. Brrr: Thursday will be much cooler than Wednesday, with highs in the lower 30s under sunny skies. Wind gusts as high as 25 miles per hour are possible. Evening temperatures will cool to the mid-20s. 2. #OccupyMalden?: Activists are trying to bring the Occupy Wall Street protests to Malden – will you be cheering or jeering them? Join our discussion and check out their Facebook page. 3. Fun with trivia:The Council on Aging sponsors trivia starting at 10 a.m. every Thursday. Come early and don't miss out. 4. Ain't Misbehavin': Like every Thursday, the All Seasons Table Restaurant will have …
1. Windy enough for ya?: Wednesday will be mostly sunny with winds calming to gusts around 30 miles per hour, highs in the upper 40s. The evening will turn slightly windier, with lows around 20 degrees. 2. Family Movie Night: The Malden Public Library will host a Family Movie Night Wednesday at 7:00PM, featuring the Muppets rendition of “A Christmas Carol”. Refreshments will be provided. 3. ESL Class: A conversational English class will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Malden Public Library. The event, held weekly, helps beginning speakers practice their skills and learn new words…
1. Morning sun, evening showers: Malden will see mostly sunny skies Tuesday with highs in the upper 40s. Wind gust could reach speeds near 30 miles per hour this afternoon. The evening will see a 100 per cent chance of rain with patchy fog, with lows in the mid-40s. 2. Patch on your mobile device: Was Santa extra nice to you this year? If you got a smartphone, check out our guide to downloading and using our Patch mobile app for both Android and iPhone systems. 3. BINGO!: Temple Agudas-Achim Ezrath Israel will host Bingo at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at it's 245 Bryant St. location. Doors open at 4 p.…
1. Over the hills and through the sludge: Friday will be cloudy with morning showers and highs around 40 degrees. Watch for ice in the evening, when the temperature will drop to the bottom 20s. 2. A reader's thank you: Reader Bill Niland submitted an interesting letter to the editor yesterday, thanking the Malden Public Library for it's help in making his mother's 94th birthday wish come true. 3. Police seek sex offender: The Malden Police Department are seeking information on a level three sex offender who failed to complete his monthly check-in with the department this week. If you …
1. Snow?: The first day of winter will bring mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 50s Thursday – but, the forecast also calls for an 80 percent chance of snow after midnight. Could we have a white Christmas after all? 2. Have you seen this man?: Police are asking anyone recognizing this man to contact the FBI Bank Robbery Task Force at 617-722-5533 or Malden Police Detectives at 781-397-7181 – he's wanted in connection to an armed robbery at Stoneham Savings Bank Tuesday. 3. High School Holiday Concert: Check out the Malden High School 2011 Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Malden …
1. Rainy Wednesday: Bring an umbrella – Wednesday will see a near 100 percent chance of rain with highs around 50 degrees. Rain will likely continue into the evening, where temperatures will dip to the lower-40s. 2. Correction: City hall released information yesterday about how residents can dispose of their Christmas trees, though they have retracted the release, saying Mayor Gary Christenson will be changing the process this year. Stay tuned. 3. Blue Christmas Service: The First Congregational Church In Malden will hold a Blue Christmas Service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, aimed at bringing …