Car Bursts into Flames, One Passenger Survives

Friends of the victims have covered a tree near the accident scene with memorial items.
Story Updated 12:46PM, Friday, March 21, 2008
- Allison Goldsberry
A fiery crash on the Fellsway early Friday morning claimed the lives of two people.
According to State Police, speed appears to be a factor in a […]

Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, Charlie Thomas and The Drifters to Perform
Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge and Charlie Thomas and The Drifters are part of an all-star lineup that will grace the stage to benefit the Medford Vocational Technical High School.
The old-time favorites will join local comedian Paul DeAngelo at the Chevalier Theatre […]

US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden) made the following remarks today on the 5th anniversary of the start of the Iraq war:
“The Iraq War has cost hundreds of billions of dollars, thousands of lost lives and tens of thousands of wounded soldiers. This must end. Unfortunately, President Bush is either unwilling or unable to accept how […]

Learn how to lose 5,000 pounds of carbon this year with Medford resident Susan Altman.
Altman is hosting a workshop at the Medford Public Library Wednesday night that will show the average person how to use less energy and save money, all while benefiting the environment.
Altman, Outreach and Programs Manager for the Massachusetts Climate Action Network, […]

This recipe is part of a series of occasional recipes from Medford’s Frankie Imbergamo, a cookbook author whose “gravy and meatballs” recipe won a national contest and was featured on chef Emeril Lagasse’s TV show.
Frankie’s Steak Tarragon
In a bowl mix the following ingredients and marinate two good 14 oz. steaks (sirloin, rib eye, filet mignon/porterhouse) […]

The Medford City Council will tackle several issues in a couple of meetings on Tuesday night.
First, the Council’s Sub-committee on Audit, Budgets, Finance, and Taxation will meet at 6PM in Room 207 at City Hall to discuss the audit of the city’s water and sewer account following a $3.2 million deficit.
The Sub-committee is chaired by […]

Today co-anchor Meredith Vieira will return to her alma mater to deliver Tufts’ Commencement address to the Class of 2008 on May 18.
Vieira, a Providence, Rhode Island, native, graduated from the school in 1975. She is the winner of seven Emmy awards for her reporting.
“Meredith Vieira is one of the most respected figures in […]

 Story Updated 2:37PM, Wednesday, March 19- See more video interviews below!
The Medford Mustangs officially began practice for the spring sports season today, a sure sign that spring and the mild weather that comes with it is just around the corner.
New head baseball coach Nick Tucci began his tryouts today with eighty hopefuls. After a practice […]

Man also found to be Lieutenant in Philadelphia Mafia
- Allison Goldsberry
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced today that former Medford resident Robert C. Luisi has been convicted on drug charges.
Luisi, 46, was convicted of conspiracy to possess cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
According to the FBI, evidence presented during the nine-day trial […]

Thai restaurant Tom Yum Koong, located at 11 Forest Street, celebrates its second anniversary today. The restaurant, which first started out with takeout and delivery service, recently expanded into space formerly occupied by 13FOREST Gallery and now has a dining room that seats thirty-eight people. Restaurant owner Tom Daranuwat insists that no one […]

Newly-elected state representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) makes a speech from the House floor Thursday as Governor Deval Patrick and House Speaker Sal DiMasi (D-Boston) look on. Rep. Garballey was recently elected to Jim Marzilli’s former seat, which Marzilli left after he was elected to the state senate. According to published reports, at 23, […]

Lancers’ Next Stop is Reading in State Finals
- Allison Goldsberry
The Malden Catholic hockey team upset its Catholic Conference rival Catholic Memorial in a closely-fought game Wednesday night at Lowell’s Tsongas Arena.
The Lancers’ 3-2 win in the MIAA Super 8 Boys Hockey Semi-final secured them a final match-up against suburban powerhouse Reading High School. The […]

The following announcement is from the Medford Police Department:
The Medford Police Hockey team will be playing the Malden Magic Hockey team in a fundraiser game at the Loconte Rink in Medford on Friday, March 14, at 7PM. The proceeds from this game will go to benefit the Department of Social Services foster children and foster […]

Newly-elected State Representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) will be sworn in to the state House of Representatives at a Thursday morning ceremony in the House Chamber at the State House. Rep. Garballey replaces Jim Marzilli, now a state senator. Above, Rep. Garballey stands with Governor Deval Patrick, who joined Garballey on the campaign trail […]

Will Help Medford Obtain State Approval for More Beer, Wine Licenses
- Allison Goldsberry
Medford wants to increase its beer and wine licenses from fifteen to twenty-five, and the state says “not so fast.”
Though the City Council approved an increase in beer and wine licenses last spring, the state put the brakes on the plan because of […]

Medford Police Officer and Army Sergeant Charles Hartnett with his fellow Medford officers. Medford and several other area police departments raised some cash for a massive care package to be sent overseas to the Massachusetts National Guard. Pictured from left to right are Officers Leo A. Sacco III, Kenneth Hickey, Alan Wise, Elisabeth […]