Foxborough, MA|News|
Here Are The Patriots' Odds To Beat The Packers In Week 9
This weekend is shaping up to be big for Patriots past and present.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Ben Pierce is a Patch field editor covering the communities of Melrose, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Newton, and Brookline. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in sports journalism. Ben can be reached at benjamin.pierce@patch.com.
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Malden, MA|News|
Arrests, Theft, And Drugs: Malden Police Log
Everything residents need to know about recent Malden police activity.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
AI-Powered Food Market Opens In Arlington
The process is designed to allow customers to tap a credit card, open the door, select their food, and leave.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Bigger Tax Breaks, Child Tax Credits Coming In 2027: What MA Taxpayers Should Know
The changes include a $1,000 increase in the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly, a larger child tax credit, and more.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
School Assaults, Fights With Police, And Vandalism: Melrose Police Log
Everything residents need to know about recent Melrose police activity.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Common And Lizard Lounge To Close Next Year: Report
The enue is in its final six months of a more than 30-year tenure.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Condo Development Wins 3 Affordability Awards
The PRISM Awards are presented by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and recognize both projects and people.
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Medford, MA|News|
2 Plead Guilty To Interstate Robbery Conspiracy With Medford Ties
The pair stopped in Medford to get supplies and transportation before heading north to New Hampshire with intent to commit the crime.
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Boston, MA|News|
Former Boston Official Pleads Guilty To Pandemic Loan Fraud
This Municipal Protective Services leader reportedly claimed to be an auto mechanic in order to get tax returns.
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Boston, MA|News|
2nd Boston Gang Member Pleads Guilty In Prison Drug Smuggling Scheme
Hearns is currently serving a sentence for manslaughter.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Square Signage Project Gets $250,000 State Grant
The grant will fund the design, planning, production, and installation of new signs and other wayfinding materials meant to help residents.
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Boston, MA|News|
Teen Charged In 2025 Boston Double Homicide
Two people were shot and killed in the Dorchester neighborhood last May.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Julia Child’s Cambridge Home Sells For More Than $6.5 Million
The property was where the famous culinary figure cooked on television a quarter century ago.
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Boston, MA|News|
Logan Airport Finds Its New Voice
The winner emerged victorious over more than 6,000 total people who submitted auditions.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Native Wins Voice Of Logan Contest
The winner emerged victorious over more than 6,000 total people who submitted auditions.
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Melrose|News|
Federal Agents Detain Person During Vehicle Stop In Melrose
Mayor Jen Grgoraitis and other city leaders are seeking further information in the aftermath of the operation.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Smuggling Case Dismissed Against Harvard Research Scientist
The Russian native was originally accused of smuggling frog embryo samples into the country.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Announces Veterans Day Ceremony Details
The event will be held at Somerville's oldest burial ground.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Police Looking To Identify Person Possibly Connected To Assault And Battery
The victim of the assault was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Fire Department Adds Vehicle For Hard-To-Reach Emergencies
The vehicle can also reach wooded areas to respond to fires during dry conditions along with smaller roadways.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
