Sunday, May 12, 2013
Find out what other stories made headlines in the Winchester region this week.
Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Pedestrian Killed in MBTA Bus Accident Identified: The Middlesex District Attorney's office has identified the pedestrian killed in the MBTA bus accident Tuesday night as Minor McLain, 88, a World War II veteran and Prisoner of War. Medford Bank Robbed, Malden Man Arrested: Medford Police charged Robert Cornejo, 26, of Malden with armed robbery while masked for allegedly robbing the East Cambridge Savings Bank at 243 Salem St. Wednesday afternoon. Cornejo allegedly made off with a bag of cash but a dye pack exploded inside the bag. Cornejo was arrested after police interviewed a woman driving a vehicle described as the getaway car. Town Looking to …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week.
Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Reading Reading Resident Saves Woman's Life After Marathon Bombings: Reading resident and Northeastern University student Shores Salter acted quickly after the marathon bombings and saved a woman's life, according to a wcvb.com report. Ealier this week, he found out who she was. Melrose Melrose Business to Help Boston Marathon Bombing Victim from Stoneham: Melrose-based Beacon Hill Wine & Gourmet will be raising money for Marc Fucarile, a Boston Marathon bombing victim from Stoneham. Burlington Locals Gather on Town Common for Interfaith Service for Marathon Victims: A crowd gathered on the Town Commons Saturday evening to remember those lost in the…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Check out stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week.
Here is a look at some stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Stoneham Bombing Victim from Stoneham Finally Opens Eyes: On Monday, Stoneham's Marc Fucarile opened his eyes for the first time at Massachusetts General Hospital, where has been since being severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Globe reports. Fucarile's cousins have set up a fund to raise money for Fucarile. Donations can be made online at helpmarcfucarile.com. Melrose Melrose Policemen Respond to Boston Marathon, Watertown Scenes: Melrose Police officers assisted at the Boston Marathon and Watertown scenes last week. Woburn Identity of Horn Pond Drowning Victim Released: The identity of the man who drowned after a canoe tipped over …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Check out the latest News Nearby post to see some of the stories in the Winchester region making headlines this week.
Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Reading Revere Man Faces Up to 25 Years for Reading Fatal Shooting Case: Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone announced that a Revere man pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of Reading resident Joseph Ronan, 22, in August of 2011. Revere resident John Burke, 26, is facing up to 25 years in prison. Melrose Owner: Tuell Nursing Home Closing After 40 Years in Melrose: Despite being one of the highly-ranked nursing homes in Massachusetts and nationwide, Tuell Nursing Home will be shuttering as soon as the end of next week, according to co-owner Michael Cummings. Medford Medford Superintendent's Contract Extended: …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
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Here are some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: New David O. Russell Movie Starring Big Names to Film in Woburn Next Week: Mayor Scott Galvin posted to his Facebook page last night that there will be filming for a new movie at the Clapp School next week. According to Galvin, the yet-to-be-named movie stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Admans, and Louis C.K. Film executives and crews have been working with Mayor Scott Galvin, Superintendent Mark Donovan, Police Chief Robert Ferullo, Fire Chief Paul Tortolano and other key city and school department officials to prepare for the day of filming. Community Preservation Act Rejected by Voters: The majority of Stoneham residents who made…
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week in our latest News Nearby post.
Here are some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week in our latest News Nearby post: Report: Man Poops in Pants After Getting Bounced From Davis Square Club: After Johnny D's in Davis Square wouldn't admit a 49-year-old man who was too drunk, the man struggled with police, defecated in his own pants and got pepper sprayed, according to allegations in a police report. Police: Elderly Woman Home During Attempted Break-In: An elderly woman on Lafayette Street was talking on the phone with her daughter at about 11:40 a.m. Monday when she heard a noise in her kitchen, according to police. While still on the phone, the woman went to investigate and found a 6-foot-tall man standing in her kitchen’s entryway with an …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week.
Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Veteran's Heartwarming Note to Local Woman Goes Viral: The note, which was left anonymously on Samantha Ford's car outside the Dunkin' Donuts in Arlington Heights, had received nearly 1.7 million Facebook 'Likes' and more than 200,000 shares as of early Wednesday morning. Mayor Defends Street Improvements that Don't Emphasize Parking [VIDEO]: Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone defended his administration's push to create more biking and walking infrastructure in the city, even when those plans come at the expense of parking. What's more, he said embracing multiple modes of transportation is good for local businesses and the local economy. "I argue …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
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Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Davis Square Hotel: What Have Developers Proposed? Four development groups have put forward proposals to build a hotel in Davis Square. Here's a quick look at those proposals. Two Arlington Restaurants Changing Owners: A Mexican restaurant in East Arlington and a Thai one in the center are changing owners. The new owners of Zocalo Cocina Mexicana and Thai Moon went before the Board of Selectmen Monday to apply for new operating and beer and wine licenses. Both restaurants received the licenses in unanimous votes. Finding Trooper: Volunteers Rescue Puppy: Using a technique called "Hasty Search," volunteers brought home a young pup who went missing …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
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Here is a look at stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Arlington Heights Panera Closing: After weeks of rumors and speculation, it’s official: the Arlington Heights Panera is closing near the end of the month. A Panera Bread spokeswoman confirmed the news Wednesday, although she would not specify which day will be the bakery’s last. The bakery, at 1398 Mass. Ave., opened in 1998. Sen. Jehlen Speaks Out Against Beacon Street Reconstruction Plan: Somerville State Sen. Patricia Jehlen Tuesday weighed in on a proposed plan to reconstruct Beacon Street, a plan that would add cycle tracks and eliminate some parking spaces along the street. The proposal has been a contentious issue in the neighborhood in recent months. In…
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester area this week.
Here are some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Arlington Nude Man Apprehended at East Arlington Bus Stop: A nude man at an MBTA bus stop in East Arlington was taken into custody by police early Sunday morning. Arlington police responded to the bus stop in front of Homewood Suites on Mass. Ave. at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday for a report of a nude white male. Upon arrival, officers found the man, who was completely naked, sitting on a concrete slab. The man told police that he had been walking around for a few hours in the buff (it was snowing early Sunday morning). He said he was not sure how he got to the bus stop but he thought he might have walked there from Somerville, according to police. Melrose City …
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