Sunday, January 27, 2013
Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Stoneham region this week.
Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Stoneham region this week: North Reading Dog Allegedly Dials 911 in North Reading: The following is a look at some of the calls handled by the North Reading Police Department from last week. Somerville Craigie on Main's Tony Maws to Open in Old Kirkland Space in Somerville: Tony Maws, chef at Cambridge's Craigie on Main, is planning to open a restaurant in Somerville in the Washington Street space formerly occupied by Kirkland Cafe. Reading Electronic Billboard Proposed for West Street at I-93, Reading: An electronic billboard on West Street, adjacent to Interstate 93. This article on the warrant for Monday’s special Town Meeting generated significant heat at Tuesday’s selectmen…
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Malden region this week.
Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester area this week: Wilmington Man Revived During Bruins Practice in Wilmington: Terry Gardner was at Ristuccia Arena with a few of his friends to watch the Boston Bruins take the ice for practice. But he was hard at work before long. Gardner was among the group of on and off duty emergency personnel who saved the life of a man who had a cardiac episode in the stands on Thursday morning. Bruins players, who had just taken the ice in Wilmington, took a knee along the boards in front of the benches and watch as several professionally trained first responders rushed into the stands and used a defibrillator to shock the man back to consciousness. “The quicker you can do CPR …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Malden region this week.
Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Malden region this week: North Reading School Lunches Improve in North Reading: School lunches are not what they used to be; they’re better. As students file into the lunch line in the North Reading High School cafeteria they are finding more than just a hot or cold lunch option. Students are able to choose from a variety of healthier options including a made-to-order sandwich, and Director of Food Services Anna McGovern oversees the line reminding students to add a fruit or vegetable to their lunch tray. To improve health and combat childhood obesity, the National School Lunch program and USDA have set new requirements for school districts to follow when it comes to school …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Also, Government Center's T station will close for two years, a restaurant with a good view closes, and a man has his foot run over by a car in Arlington ... maybe.
VIDEO: Man Crashes SUV Into Lower Mystic Lake A man crashed a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero into Lower Mystic Lake at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash took place near the intersection of Mystic Valley Parkway and Sagamore Avenue. . The man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was unharmed. He was able to exit the SUV before it submerged, roughly 30 feet from shore, police said. — Daniel DeMaina Government Center Station Closing for 2 Years One of Boston’s oldest MBTA stations will shut down for two years to make way for a major renovation project. Government Center Station is scheduled to close in September 2013 for 24 months while construction is completed on a “$90 million overhaul,” according…
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Top non-Sandy related stories from the Malden region.
Teen Faces Assault to Murder Charge in Medford Square Stabbing A Melrose teen faces a charge of assault to murder after allegedly stabbing a man in a fight in Medford Square. Derik DeAngelo, 19, and another man were allegedly in a fist fight about 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 near 35 Riverside Ave. when DeAngelo pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim. — Jarret Bencks Photos: 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Costume Parade The 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Costume Parade was held on Wednesday Night in the shadow of the Bunker Hill Monument. — Nate Homan Man Shot Dead on Tremont Street Police are investigating the killing of a man on Tremont Street. "Shot spotter," a system that detects gunfire, alerted police of shots fired at 3:38 a.m…
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Also, an unemployment scam in Medford and a quirky South End landmark gets demolished.
Arrest Made in Charlestown Landscaper Dog Poisoning Case Police made an arrest in a case of alleged dog poisoning that shocked the neighborhood. Police announced Sept. 21 that 53-year-old landscaper Kenneth Hyland is in custody, suspected of soaking hot dogs in antifreeze and leaving them for pets to eat. — Chris Helms Citizens Bank Robbed in Arlington Heights Arlington Police are asking for the public’s help in solving Thursday’s bank robbery at the Citizens Bank in the Heights. The suspect, who is described as a 5-foot-6 white male, entered the bank and proceeded to the teller window, where he jumped onto the counter and demanded cash, according to police. He did not show a weapon, but whether he had one was still under investigation …
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Also in news from Malden's neighbors: $45 million Green Line extension design contract approved; proposed medical marijuana facility in Wakefield dropped; Somerville's request to lift liquor license cap denied.
Each Saturday, Malden Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Maldonians. WINCHESTER—A Winchester native was identified as one of the four Americans killed in Libya Wednesday. Glen Doherty, 42, was working for a private security company when he was killed with U.S. Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens in the American consulate in Benghazi, according to Boston.com. The family was notified Wednesday afternoon of Doherty's death. Doherty's sister, Katie Quigly, told Boston.comher brother had previously been a Navy SEAL where he was trained as a sniper and medical corpsman and left the service four years ago to provide security for American officials overseas. MEDFORD—The …
Mr Iamnottheteacher
11:34 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
So sad. Bless this brave soul and his family. more ›