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C section rates vary by hospital
Cesarean delivery rates have been rising across the country for a decade. But state public health specialists are trying to understand why the rates are higher at some Massachusetts hospitals than others. Comment?
Melrose WWII vet dies after being hit by bus
Minor McLain, a veteran of World War II, was heading to a weekly gathering at the VFW post here when he was struck and killed by an MBTA bus Tuesday, according to friends who were mourning the 88-year-old man today. Comment?
Melrose WWII vet dies after being hit by bus
Minor McLain, a veteran of World War II, was heading to a weekly gathering at the VFW post here when he was struck and killed by an MBTA bus Tuesday, according to friends who were mourning the 88-year-old man today. Comment?
MBTA bus strikes, kills 88-year-old man in Melrose
An MBTA bus struck and killed an 88-year-old man in Melrose Tuesday night, said T spokesman Joe Pesaturo. Comment?
After over 100 students skip school, some question punishment
Some Melrose residents are calling for a review of the school district's policies after dozens of high school seniors who skipped school and were discovered by police at a party where alcohol was found were not suspended from sports or other activities. Comment?
Mass. attorney general strikes down local bans on medical marijuana dispensaries
Massachusetts cities and towns may not ban medical marijuana dispensaries, according to a ruling issued Wednesday by the state attorney general's office, but they will be allowed to adopt temporary moratoriums, gaining time to craft local rules for regulating the facilities. Comment?
Mother's determination creates school for gifted in Melrose
For years, Courtney Dickinson of Winchester felt the needs of her gifted son, now 8, were not being met in school. Comment?
Meriden parade gets new grand marshal
For 15 years Brother Thomas Fahey has participated in the city's St. Patrick's Day parade. Comment?
Medford schools closed Friday; 2-hour delay in Melrose; Malden, Somerville open
In Malden, the public schools and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School opened as usual Friday, but Malden Catholic High School and the Cheverus School both canceled classes. Comment?
A rush to run for MarkeyA's congressional seat
But in an indication of the suddenly shifting terrain of Massachusetts politics, Democratic candidates are lining up to run for Edward J. Markey's House seat, should the veteran Malden represenative win the special election for US Senate. Comment?
Democrats begin lining up to run for Markeya s Congressional seat
But in an indication of the suddenly shifting terrain of Massachusetts politics, Democratic candidates are lining up to run for Edward J. Markey's House seat, should the veteran Malden represenative win the special election for US Senate. Comment?
5 Massport workers plead not guilty to taking bribes from cab drivers
Five Massport workers pleaded not guilty today to charges that they took bribes from cab drivers at Logan International Airport in exchange for letting drivers bypass the waiting pool to pick up fares. Comment?
Powerful wind gusts leave scattered outages in Somerville, Malden, Medford, Melrose
Early morning wind gusts recorded up to 74 miles per hour and rain have left a scattering of power outages north of Boston, according to data from utility providers. Comment?
Melrose aldermen approve marijuana dispensary ban, 10-0
The Melrose Board of Aldermen approved the final zoning to keep medical marijuana dispensaries out of the city on a 10 to 0 vote Tuesday, with no discussion. Comment?
Search for Bailey has happy ending in Melrose
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Bailey, a rescue dog from Puerto Rico who ran away from his new home in Saugus and was eventually located in Melrose, is now back at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, awaiting a permanent home. Comment?
Michael Festa, former Massachusetts elder affairs secretary, to head AARP Massachusetts
A former state representative and secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs has been tapped to lead the Massachusetts office of AARP, the state's largest advocacy organization for older people. Comment?
Kindergarten information night Thursday
Melrose schools are starting registration for children starting kindergarten in the fall. Comment?
Defense leads Melrose past Wakefield, 61-44
Through its first six contests, the Wakefield boys' basketball team averaged 73 points en route to a 6-0 start. Comment?
Mass. towns, regulators brace for med marijuana
Massachusetts voters may have enthusiastically approved the legalization of medical marijuana, but that hasn't stopped communities around the state from rushing to amend their zoning regulations to make sure marijuana dispensaries are banned or restricted in their towns. Comment?
Melrose mayor, others, ask for tighter federal gun laws
Melrose Mayor Rob Dolan joined 21 other Massachusetts mayors and over 750 municipal leaders across the country in signing a letter asking President Barack Obama to seek tighter federal gun laws. Comment?