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Frankie’s Steak Tarragon

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) […]

City Council to Discuss Website; Water, Sewer Rates

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 […]

Vieira to Deliver Tufts’ Commencement Speech

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 […]

Spring Sports Begin at Medford High School

 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 […]

Former Medford Man Convicted on Drug Charges

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 […]

Tom Yum Koong Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Friday

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 […]

Garballey Sworn in as State Rep

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, […]

MC Hockey Upsets Catholic Memorial in State Tourney

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 […]

Police Hockey Tourney to Raise Money for Foster Kids

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 […]

Garballey to be Sworn in as State Rep Thursday

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 […]