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Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:10:03 GMT

Forecasters issued severe thunderstorm warnings Monday for various areas of Massachusetts as powerful storms swept east across the state. Here are some images of the storm shared on Twitter by Boston-area residents. [View the story "Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area"...

Medford seeking $400k grant for park

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:42:44 GMT

The City of Medford is applying for a $400,000 grant to overhaul McNally Park on Webster Street.

Walk for Krystle Campbell Fund in Medford June 23

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:53:50 GMT

A walk and fund-raiser will be held for a memorial scholarship fund in the name of Boston Marathon bombings victim Krystle Campbell Sunday in Medford.

Suspect in Malden, Medford armed robberies at ATMs arrested

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:50:16 GMT

A man suspected of committing two armed robberies at ATM machines last month was arrested in Malden after a civilian recognized him on the street from photos distributed after the robberies, Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis said.

Raised crosswalks coming to Medford

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:27:45 GMT

Raised crosswalks will be coming to three streets in Medford in coming weeks as part of a pilot program, Mayor Michael McGlynn said Thursday.

Network Health executive Deborah Gordon to share strategies for increasing consumer engagement in health care

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:28:47 GMT

Network Health, a nonprofit health plan that provides access to high-quality, comprehensive health coverage formore than 215,000 Massachusetts residents, announced todaythatCambridge, Mass., resident Deborah Gordon, chief marketing and external affairs officer, will be leading discussions on increasing consumer engagement in health care at three industry events next month.

Network Health director of information selected for America's Health Insurance Plans' executive leadership program

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:17:34 GMT

Network Health, a nonprofit health plan that provides access to high-quality, comprehensive health coverage formore than 215,000 Massachusetts residents, announced today that Boston, Mass., resident David Dubehas been awarded an Executive Leadership Program fellowship by Americas Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).

Medford mayor says he opposes Everett casino

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:13:23 GMT

Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn opposes the proposed Wynn casino in neighboring Everett, and is focusing on getting mitigation for the project should it be approved, he said Thursday.

Gaming commission seeks wow factor in casino applications

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:34:54 GMT

WESTBOROUGH Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby said applicants looking to build one of three resort casinos in the Commonwealth need to have something more than a windowless facility that draws visitors in and makes it hard for them to leave.

Mystic Valley holds awards night for student-athletes

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:05:25 GMT

Certificates were given to Mystic Valleys student-athletes. Individual Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, and Eagle Awards were given for each sport. The Eagle Award is given to the student athlete that best exemplifies the ideals of Mystic Valley athletics.

Distrigas awards scholarships to Everett students, honor 32 local students for science fair projects

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Distrigas of Massachusetts recently honored 34 students, primarily from Everett, and also Lexington, Medford, and Saugus for their academic success and outstanding work in the field of science.

Mystic Valley Charter School holds lunch for Class of 2013

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:36:59 GMT

The Mystic Valley Class of 2013 gathered at the 576 Eastern Avenue campus for the annual Senior Lunch. The room was filled with the students and their families as well as all of Mystic Valleys faculty and staff.

Foreclosures in Medford slow to near stop

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:28:16 GMT

There have been only two foreclosure deeds, the final step in the process, so far this year in Medford, compared to 16 in the first four months of 2012.

Medford and Beverly police faced off in hockey game for Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:14:48 GMT

On June 1st, 2013 the Medford Police Department and Beverly Police Department played a charity hockey game at the Okeefe Rink in Peabody Ma followed by a benefit fundraiser at the Spotlight Tavern in Beverly, MA to raise money for the Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund.

Medford High celebrates Class of 2013 graduation

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:20:15 GMT

Standing in front of hundreds of classmates and thousands of onlookers, Medford High School Class of 2013 President Christian Healion made references to fond memories and inside jokes during his commencement speech, then turned to some topics more sobering.

Mystic River oil spill public information meeting Saturday

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:37:43 GMT

State and local officials will answer questions Saturday about the cleanup of a May 31 oil spill along the Mystic River.

Mystic Valley baseball, softball teams bow from tournament

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:23:17 GMT

The MV girls were seeded No. 18 in the North Division 3 Sectional but almost pulled off a big comeback in front of a large crowd that traveled to Newton to see them play No. 2 Mt. Alvernia Saturday.

Danvers's Roger Day is new Pope John athletic director

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:52:01 GMT

By Bob Holmes, Globe Staff Danvers baseball coach Roger Day will take over from Shawn Thornton as the new athletic director at Pope John in Everett. Thornton, who is in his second year at Pope John after eight as St....

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

Middlesex Sheriff's office warns of phone scam

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:02:26 GMT

The Middlesex Sheriffs Office is warning citizens of a telephone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to work for the office.

Malden Catholic releases graduation photos

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:47:28 GMT

The following was submitted by Malden Catholic: Left to right, the Malden Catholic Salutatorian Daniel Esposito of Stoneham, Principal Brother Thomas Puccio, CFX, Ed.D., and Valedictorian Nicholas Holmes of Revere. Esposito will attend Brandeis and Holmes will attend Harvard. Malden...

The Tufts Department of Music and Community Music announces formation of the Tufts Youth Philharmonic

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:09:20 GMT

The Tufts Department of Music and Community Music at Tufts announce the formation of the Tufts Youth Philharmonic, a Friday afternoon orchestra for advanced high school orchestral musicians beginning in September 2013. The orchestra will be led by noted conductor Professor John Page, with coachings and sectionals led by Boston's finest musicians.

Spotlight Productions Peter Pan flying into Medford's Chavalier Theater

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:09:20 GMT

There will be four performances with three casts, all performing at the Chavalier Theater located at 30 Forest Street in Medford. Each performance will feature incredible flying effects that will make you want to fly out of your seats and off to Never Never Land!

Mystic Valley softball wins tournament opener, 19-6

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:43:38 GMT

The Mystic Valley girls' softball team topped New Mission 19-6, in the preliminary round of the North Division 3 tournament Thursday in Hyde Park.

Cambridge Health Alliance to move 300 jobs from Medford to Malden

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:30:49 GMT

Cambridge Health Alliance has signed a lease with the owners of 350 Main St. for over 56,000 square feet of office space, and plans to move about 300 employees in its finance department from a current office in Station Landing in Medford to Malden in about a year.

Boston.com - Your Town blog - Medford

Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area

Medford seeking $400k grant for park

Walk for Krystle Campbell Fund in Medford June 23

Suspect in Malden, Medford armed robberies at ATMs arrested

Raised crosswalks coming to Medford

Network Health executive Deborah Gordon to share strategies for increasing consumer engagement in health care

Network Health director of information selected for America's Health Insurance Plans' executive leadership program

Medford mayor says he opposes Everett casino

Gaming commission seeks wow factor in casino applications

Mystic Valley holds awards night for student-athletes

Distrigas awards scholarships to Everett students, honor 32 local students for science fair projects

Mystic Valley Charter School holds lunch for Class of 2013

Foreclosures in Medford slow to near stop

Medford and Beverly police faced off in hockey game for Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund

Medford High celebrates Class of 2013 graduation

Mystic River oil spill public information meeting Saturday

Mystic Valley baseball, softball teams bow from tournament

Danvers's Roger Day is new Pope John athletic director

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Middlesex Sheriff's office warns of phone scam

Malden Catholic releases graduation photos

The Tufts Department of Music and Community Music announces formation of the Tufts Youth Philharmonic

Spotlight Productions Peter Pan flying into Medford's Chavalier Theater

Mystic Valley softball wins tournament opener, 19-6

Cambridge Health Alliance to move 300 jobs from Medford to Malden

Gaming commission seeks wow factor in casino applications