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After spending more than nine months as the editor of Melrose Patch, Mark Ouellette returns as editor of Stoneham Patch.
To quote Ted Mosby from "How I Met Your Mother": "I'm back baby doll!" After spending more than nine months as the editor of Melrose Patch, I officially returned as editor of Stoneham Patch on Monday. I'll also continue serving as editor of Winchester Patch, which is a departure from my first run with just Stoneham Patch, where I served as editor for more than two years. With that in mind, I'll need your help. We are actively recruiting bloggers for the site, so whether you are a member of the Rotary Club or the School Committee, we want you to blog about your meetings, events and whatever else you deem interesting. Are you an event organizer? Write a preview for the event, followed by a recap with photos and videos you can add to your …
Find out how to get started as a blogger on the Stoneham Patch website.
Find out how to get started as a blogger on the Stoneham Patch website.
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About this time last year, Patch rolled out a new platform for members of the community to be heard. Now, we're making it even easier to get involved in Stoneham Patch's Local Voices. At Patch, we're devoted to finding ways to make your life as ridiculously easy as possible. So we've changed the way blogging works to make it easier for you to start blogging right away. All you have to do to get started is visit our blogging page and click "Post on Patch." From there, let your typing fingers run rampant (but coherently, please) and when you're done writing and have saved your work, hit submit! Stoneham Patch is more than a news site. It is a free place to post upcoming events. It's an online conversation about the community. But to keep the…
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Check out the "Patch Facts" column for Jan. 27.
1. Damp day: Rain is in the forecast before 4 p.m. Friday, with temperatures reaching a high of 54 in Stoneham, according to a National Weather Service report. Winds are expected to be between 7-10 miles per hour, while we could see 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of rain during the day. In the evening, there may be some rain, mostly cloudy skies, temperatures dipping to a low of 31 degrees and winds picking up speed to 11-17 miles per hour, according to the report. 2. Stake your claim: Are you the owner of a Stoneham-based business listed in our directory? Find out how to claim it so you can make adjustments to it moving forward. 3. Love to write? We're looking for some bloggers who either live or work in Stoneham to contribute blogs to our "Local …
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Check out the "Patch Facts" column for Jan. 20.
1. Fresh snow: The National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham shows scattered flurries before 7 a.m. and eventually turning sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 33. Winds will be in the 12-16 mile per hour range, with temperatures dipping to 12 degrees at night. 2. Music anyone? Check out some entertainment going on this evening in the Stoneham area: 3. Bloggers wanted: We're looking for some unpaid bloggers who either live or work in Stoneham to contribute blogs to our "Local Voices" section which launched today. We'd love to have folks passionate about writing on various localized topics such as cooking, fashion, fitness, high school sports and the outdoors. If interested, email mark.ouellette@patch.com. 4. Tell the …
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Check out the "Patch Facts" column for Jan. 1.
1. Welcome to 2012: The New Year has finally arrived. Find out what places will be open and closed for the holiday. 2. Church services: Here are some of the worship services being offered in town: 3. New to Patch? Want to learn the various ways to maximize your time using Stoneham Patch? Check out these 13 things you can do on the website. 4. Wanted: Bloggers: Are you a member from a Stoneham-based organization and want to write about the interesting happenings going on with it? Are you a good cook who wants to share your recipes with our readers? We are looking for unpaid bloggers to contribute to our "Local Voices" section at least once a week. If interested, email mark.ouellette@patch.com with your background information and what area …
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Scope out the "Patch Facts" column for Dec. 24.
1. Quick updates: Want to download our free iPhone app? All you have to do is visit Apple's iTunes website to download it. 2. Blog for us: We're looking for some unpaid bloggers who either live or work in Stoneham to contribute blogs to our "Local Voices" section. We'd love to have folks passionate about writing on various localized topics such as cooking, fashion, fitness, high school sports and the outdoors. We'd prefer bloggers who can contribute one blog with photo(s) per week. If interested, email Stoneham Patch Editor Mark Ouellette at mark.ouellette@patch.com and provide previous blog experience or writing samples and a resume (optional). 3. Christmas services in town: Check out our listing of churches and the various holiday …
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Check out our "Patch Facts" column for Dec. 19.
1. Don't miss a classic! "The Nutcracker" is scheduled to be performed Friday at 7 p.m. at Stoneham Theatre. 2. Light up the night: Stoneham Patch has yet to receive an entry into the "Deck the Home" holiday decorating contest. If your home is tabbed the best decorated in the nation, the Stoneham school district will receive $100,000 from Patch. 3. Avoid rush hour: Check out our new "Traffic & Gas" category for the latest on gas prices and how areas where traffic may be an issue. 4. Get blogging: We're looking for some unpaid bloggers who either live or work in Stoneham to contribute to our "Local Voices" section. We'd love to have folks passionate about writing on various localized topics such as cooking, fashion, fitness, high school …
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9:40 am on Monday, December 19, 2011
Hi Brian, Great job with the house decorations! Thanks for entering the contest and good luck! Mark Ouellette Editor, Stoneham Patch   more ›
Mark Ouellette
4:19 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Thanks, Dennis!   more ›