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 […]