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Saturday, December 29, 2012

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 …

Monday, July 30, 2012

POLL: Should Massachusetts Allow Assisted Suicide?

It's just one ballot question on which voters will vote in November.

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to request a lethal treatment from their doctor? That's one question Massachusetts voters will consider when they hit the voting booth this November. The initiative, called "Death with Dignity," received enough signatures to be placed on the ballot in November, according to the state's attorney general. The proposal in Massachusetts would allow individuals who have been diagnosed with an illness that will cause death within six months to obtain medication to self-administer to end their life. If passed, Massachusetts would join Oregon, Washington and Montana as the only states that allow assisted suicide. What do you think? Share your ideas with other readers below. 

Jacqui Thomas

10:00 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012

I believe in Death with Dignity. We don't let our pets suffer. Why would we want our loved ones to suffer. I don't want my loved ones to die, I don't want them to suffer either. To see them in pain, or hooked up to life support. That's not living. I would want it for myself. I know not all would agree but I think it should be an option for those who want it.   more ›

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