As St. Francis Girls’ Basketball prepares for the start of their playoffs, All-Star rosters have been announced (see below). This year’s game will be played at St. Clement High School on Sunday, March 21st, with the Junior game beginning at 2:15PM and the Senior game tipping off at 3:30PM.
Senior League (Grades 6-8)
North: Siobhan Turner, Raniece […]

The following announcement is from State Representative Paul Donato (D-Medford, Malden):
Municipal Relief Bill Released from Committee
Will help cities and towns save money, operate more effectively
Representative Paul Donato and Senator Jamie Eldridge, chairs’ of the Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, have announced that the Committee has favorably reported the 2010 Municipal Relief Act. This […]

Medford Falls to Acton-Boxborough, 52-49
Story Updated 2:25PM, Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Senior captain Andrew White (right) joined an elite group of Mustangs who have earned over 1,000 points in their careers.
- Allison Goldsberry
The varsity boys basketball team’s state tournament bid came to end on Tuesday after a tough 3-point loss to Acton-Boxborough.
“Came down to the wire […]

The following is an announcement from State Representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington, Medford):
A Promise Kept: Representative Garballey donates raise to the West Medford Community Center
In one of the most difficult economic climates in the state’s history Representative Garballey is fulfilling a promise that he made last year when the legislature received a pay raise.
“With having to […]

Historical Society Displays Rare Civil War Photo Collection
By popular demand, the Medford Historical Society is extending its well-received photo exhibit, Of the People: Faces of the Civil War, through the end of May. According to the Historical Society, to date more than 700 people have attended the exhibition and its public program series, which concluded […]

Last Weekend for 2-for-1 Brunch Deal at John Brewer’s Tavern
Head on over to John Brewer’s Tavern for their weekend brunch and enjoy a special 2-for-1 deal just for InsideMedford.com readers!
This weekend is the last weekend to enjoy this special deal.   Come into John Brewer’s Saturday or Sunday with this coupon and when you […]

The following was submitted for publication to InsideMedford.com by Medford Youth Girls Softball:
Medford Youth Girls Softball (MYGS) League will celebrate its 2009 season on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Hickey Park. The celebration begins at 1:00 pm. Rudy Sands will sing the national anthem and Mayor Michael McGlynn will throw out the first pitch. The […]

Rep Votes for 90% Tax on Bonuses
US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden) released the following statement regarding million in bonuses awarded to AIG executives after the company received billions in tax-payer money:
“This is complete March madness. You don’t blow the big game and then still get a trophy. Not one single penny of taxpayer funds […]

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Good morning! Last night at 10:11 PM, the 185th session of the General Court came to an end. It has been an honor for me to be able to serve the people of the 23rd Middlesex District as your State Representative for the past year. I want to especially thank those many individuals who contacted […]

Calling all wacky dog and cat lovers- Kitty Connection is looking for some furry, four-legged friends for its first annual Pet Halloween Costume Contest.
The contest will take place on Saturday, October 25 at Pet Supplies Plus in Wellington Circle. Kitties are invited in costume from 11AM-noon while dressed up doggies should come for 1PM-2PM.
Judging will […]

In honor of Italian Heritage Month, InsideMedford.com will publish several recipes from Medford’s Frankie Imbergamo, a cookbook author and North End native of Sicilian descent whose “gravy and meatballs” recipe won a national contest and was featured on chef Emeril Lagasse’s TV show.
Frankie’s Bay Scallops with Bow Tie Pasta and Asparagus
1/4 Cup Oil
1 Bunch […]

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Emergency crews in front of 99 Riverside Ave

Several more National Grid crews work to restore power on Riverside Ave
Voluntary Evacuations for 99 Riverside Residents; Power Out Until Saturday Afternoon
- Allison Goldsberry
An underground cable failure at noon time Friday on Riverside Avenue that caused a power outage and resulted in a dramatic scene in Medford Square […]

A National Grid crew works to restore power in front of CVS on Riverside Ave.
 - Allison Goldsberry
An underground cable fault on Riverside Avenue caused 360 Medford residents to lose power around noon time, according to National Grid spokeswoman Debbie Drew.
Drew said most people had their power restored within an hour and about 15 people still […]