State Police Spread Awareness on Use of Headphones While Driving

The use of such electronic devices can be hazardous while operating a vehicle, State Police said this week.

[Editor's Note: The following message was submitted to Stoneham Patch by the Massachusetts State Police.] The Massachusetts State Police, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, have begun a public awareness message on the use of personal headphones, or “ear buds,” while driving a motor vehicle. The constant need for instant communication has helped pioneer a host of advanced cell phone technology and has become an integral part of our lives. Unfortunately, this has added to the many distractions that hinder safe operation of motor vehicles. Hands-free technology, including personal headphones, have helped eliminate the constant need to hold a cell phone while driving. But some operators have begun to use their headsets to …

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TELL US: Which Stoneham Area Community Has the Worst Road Rage?

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Whether you're commuting, running errands or cruising around town, we're sure you've experienced it or witnessed it at some point — road rage.  It's often in police logs, and you've probably had a few choice words yourself when you've been cut off or seen someone on the cell phone. With this in mind, we'd like to know: Which Stoneham area community has the worst road rage problem? Where are the worst spots when it comes to driving? Let us know by posting a comment in the comments. [Editor's note: Remember to keep it clean. If you violate our terms of use (check it out here) your comment will be deleted and your account may be suspended. If you have the urge to use profanity, using asterisks (*) will not suffice. Please find another way to …

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What is the Most Dangerous Intersection in Stoneham?

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What's Your Worst Commuting Horror Story?

A recent Suffolk study says Boston drivers have the fifth worst commute in the country. We want you to tell us about your commuting nightmares.

A recent Suffolk study posted on the CBS Boston website says Boston drivers have the fifth worst commute in the country. With this in mind Stonehamites, we would like to know: What's your worst commuting horror story? Tell us your harrowing tale by posting a comment below in the comments section. 

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