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In today's newsletter:

  • Concrete falling from Malden bridge forces sudden Dartmouth Street closure
  • How Malden schools responded after a staffer's federal child exploitation arrest

Also on today's calendar: Medford Figure Skating & Learn to Skate USFS Programs - Girls & Boys Ages 4-18 Begin October 10th and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Malden Road Closed After Concrete Falls From Bridge (patch.com) — Drivers and pedestrians in Malden are being urged to avoid Dartmouth Street after chunks of concrete fell from the bridge overhead onto the roadway and parked cars, closing the street between Ramsdell Road and Garnet Street. Police, fire, and Inspectional Services are evaluating the bridge's condition while restricting traffic and keeping pedestrians to one side. Residents are asked not to move barricades and to use alternate routes until the city deems the area safe.
   

• Malden Man Facing Federal Child Exploitation Charges (patch.com) — Federal agents, with help from Malden police, arrested a Malden man on multiple child exploitation charges tied to an investigation in Michigan, then transferred him to federal custody in Boston. The suspect worked for AlphaBEST in Malden Public Schools and previously at Linden School, but officials say there's currently no indication Malden students were involved and emphasize that he's been terminated and barred from school facilities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Melrose

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Cambridge

  • 2nd Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Cambridge DPW Employee (patch.com)

Ok Malden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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