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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Winner Revealed In 2026 5th Middlesex District State Senate Race (patch.com) — Voters in the Fifth Middlesex District, which includes Malden, chose State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian as the Democratic nominee for state Senate, defeating Malden City Councilors Carey McDonald and Ryan O'Malley. Both Malden candidates highlighted local work on climate, housing, and education, underscoring how this open-seat race will shape Malden's representation on Beacon Hill.
2. Malden Police Officer Retires After 18-Year Career (patch.com) — Malden residents are saying goodbye to Officer Gustavo Kruschewsky, who is retiring after 18 years of service that included patrol work, school resource duties, and a visible presence on the Maplewood Square walking route. Known for his work with the Malden Junior Police Academy, youth sports, and as a translator during international visits, he's being praised by department leaders for building strong relationships with local young people and families.
3. Hundreds Lose Power After Tree Falls Near Malden Park (patch.com) — A major tree failure near Amerige Park in Malden knocked down utility poles Sunday, briefly cutting power to nearly 300 National Grid customers around Highland Avenue and Clifton Street. City crews and National Grid worked overnight, restoring almost all service by early Monday and planning follow-up inspections of nearby trees as Amerige Park heads into a year of planned improvements.
4. Defending Division 1 boys' soccer champion Natick is locked in for another run. 'They're even hungrier.' (bostonglobe.com) — Malden readers will see a familiar program in transition as former BC High coach Billy Ryan comes out of retirement to lead Malden Catholic boys' soccer, aiming to elevate the Lancers in the Catholic Conference. The broader piece also previews Natick's title defense and Weymouth's new coach, outlining key players, tactical shifts, and important dates for the upcoming high school season.
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