News Nearby: Melrose Police Officers Visit Terminally Ill Child in Virginia

Check out some of the stories making headlines in the Stoneham region this week.

Here are some of the stories making headlines in the Stoneham region this week: Arlington Man Grabbed, Told to Get in Car on Christmas Night: A man told police at about 9:43 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, that he was walking home from the bus stop at the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Daniels Street in Arlington Heights when an unknown male grabbed him by the arm and told him to get in a car. The man told police that the incident had occurred about 10 minutes prior. He said after he refused, the male told him that he would only leave if he didn’t tell anyone. The male then got into a late model, black Buick and drove off, the man said. Melrose Melrose Police Officers Visit Terminally Ill Child in Virginia: Melrose Police officers were among the …

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Pan-Mass Challenge 2012: Lifelong Stoneham Resident to Ride in 7th PMC

Mark Auriemma is one of eight riders from Stoneham participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge 2012 Aug. 4-5.

Pan-Mass Challenge 2012: Lifelong Stoneham Resident to Ride in 7th PMC

Mark Auriemma is one of eight riders from Stoneham participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge 2012 Aug. 4-5.

Mark Auriemma is one of eight Stoneham riders expected to participate in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) 2012 bike race on Aug. 4-5. Name: Mark Auriemma Age: 40 Years living in Stoneham: 40 Occupation: Relationship Manager, State Street Bank  How many times have you participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge? "(Six)-time rider of the PMC." Why are you riding this year? "I ride for friends and family who have had to battle with cancer and benefited from the cutting-edge research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute."

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Patch Facts

Five Things: Bingo, Claiming Business Listings, Living with Chronic Conditions, Photo Gallery and Relay for Life Rally

Check out the "Patch Facts" column for Feb. 29.

1. Healthier living: Are you dealing with a chronic condition such as asthma, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia or arthritis? If so, visit Hallmark Health System's "My Life, My Health," a six-session community workshop that helps people living with chronic conditions gain the knowledge and skills needed to take a more active role in their healthcare, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 41 Montvale Ave. 2. Fill that card: Up for some Bingo? Seniors can visit the Stoneham Senior Center to play at 1 p.m. Wednesday. 3. Pictures about town: Don't forget to upload photographs with captions to the "Your Neighborhood" photo gallery to assist us in building a great community image collection. 4. Claim your listing! Do you own or …

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Whiz Kids

Hannah Smith, Fiona Ibrahim Are This Week's Whiz Kids

Smith participated in the Relay for Life for her fourth time and Ibrahim's "The Kissing Monster" poem gets published in the "National Time for Kids" publication.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kids of the Week Key to Awesomeness: Smith has participated in the Relay for Life for four years now and each year she walks more miles. This year, Smith walked for three continuous hours to help find a cure for cancer. She walks for her grandmother and grandfather who both lost their lives with a battle with cancer. “It makes me feel good to do the Relay (for Life). I get excited about it every year,” Smith said. “One day I hope to work for the American Cancer Society so I can help find a cure.” Smith began to walk with her parents when she was 1 ½ years old and she has walked every year since. “This year was my fourth year and I can’t wait until next year. Sometimes our team sleeps over in a tent and we walk all night…

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Melisa Passanisi Thorne

11:11 am on Friday, June 24, 2011

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 20

Wondering what's going on in the Stoneham area? Check out our latest "Patch Facts" column for activities and events happening in the community.

1. Take in a show. The young company's Winter Festival 2011 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" begins at 10 a.m. at Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St. For ticket information, contact the Box Office at 781-279-2200. 2. Wanted: Skaters. Public skating at Stoneham Arena, 101 Montvale Ave., is open from 10-11:45 a.m. The cost of admission is $4 per adult and $3 for children 16-years-old and under. However, visitors to the Arena must bring their own skates, as rentals aren't provided at the facility.  3. Coping with cancer. There is a breast cancer support group meeting for women from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hallmark Health Cancer Center, 41 Montvale Ave., on the fourth floor in the conference room. The group meets monthly and the …

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