Hike 'n' Carry at Doleful Pond in Stoneham

Join Linda Schwetz for an all-ages hike and trail cleanup from 2-4 p.m. Sunday from Greenwood Park to Doleful Pond.

Medford to Pitch in $10K For Fells Lawsuit

State recently extended commenting period for Woodland Road redevelopment plans.

The city of Medford has agreed to pitch in $10,000 to assist the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation in their legal battle against the redevelopment of a lengthy stretch of Woodland Road in Stoneham. Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn, Medford Rep. Paul Donato, Friends of the Fells Executive Director Mike Ryan and Medford Environmental Agent Alicia Hunt spoke Friday morning at a press conference announcing the decision. The project, known as Langwood Commons, is in the middle of the Middlesex Fells, not far from the north part of Medford. While the property is privately owned, the Fells is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The Friends of the Fells, as well as concerned residents and city officials, …

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The Dirty Side of Trail Running Series

The first of three trail runs is Sunday, Oct. 14 at 7 a.m., starting at 100 Fallon Road in Stoneham.

Patch Facts

Five Things: Summer Wildflowers at Bellevue Pond

Check out the Five Things column for Aug. 27.

1. Take a hike: From 9:15-11:30 a.m. Monday, Boot Boutwell will be leading a walk through the Middlesex Fells Reservation near Bellevue Pond to discuss summer wildflower identification and natural history. The group will meet in the Bellevue Pond parking lot, located at 68 South Border Road in Medford. Steady rain will cancel the event. For more information, call Boot Boutwell at 781-729-4712. 2. Winged warriors: Visit the Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey program at Stone Zoo Wednesday to see several types of birds, including the bald eagle, bateleur eagle, Egyptian vulture, military macaw, spectacled owl and white-necked raven, according to the Zoo New England website. The event is free when you purchase a regular zoo ticket. Showtimes …

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Train for a 5K in Stoneham

Planning to run a 5k? Here, key training tips and strategies from an expert personal trainer and running specialist.

Training for a 5K is a great way to boost your cardiovascular health, reduce stress or simply add more running to your routine. Luckily, Stoneham offers the perfect landscape to prepare, with trails and tracks dispersed throughout the area, including the Middlesex Fells Reservation. A 5K, or 3.1 miles, is perfect for beginners, but it does take some training to gain the endurance to go the distance. Raina Hafer, NCSF, certified personal trainer and running specialist, shares her shape-up tips for success. Commit to a Race. Many local charities and organizations host 5K races in the area, so you'll be raising money for a good cause even as you meet your fitness goal. Choose a race date that allows you ample time to prepare. New runners …

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'Points of Interest' Found in Search for Missing Woburn Girl

Private search crews combed the woods on the Woburn/Stoneham line on Saturday, July 28 looking for the body of Melanie Melanson.

Searchers have uncovered "points of interest" in the woods where missing Woburn teenager Melanie Melanson went missing in 1989, according to WBZ-TV. Private search crews, with cadaver dogs, detected such points in the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Stoneham on Saturday, July 28, according to WBZ-TV. Now, additional investigation is needed to determine whether a body is located there.  Melanson was 14 when she disappeared from a party in the woods in 1989 on the Woburn/Stoneham line.  A new tip given to Mike Garigan, a private detective working the case, prompted searchers to comb the woods on July 28. The tipster said Melanson's body had been moved to the reservation. Searchers covered 40 acres of woods and focused on the section off of …

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New Search for Missing Woburn Girl to Start Saturday in Stoneham

Melanie Melanson was 14 years old when she went missing in 1989.

New Search for Missing Woburn Girl to Start Saturday in Stoneham

Melanie Melanson was 14 years old when she went missing in 1989.

A search team will try to locate a Woburn girl that went missing more than two decades ago, according to a Mission for the Missing press statement. In 1989, Melanie Melanson was 14 years old when she disappeared, according to the statement. "Since that time multiple ground searches have been conducted both by law enforcement and private volunteer groups," reads the statement. "During a search last fall teams brought together by Mission for the Missing identified an area in Woburn that will be the subject of a forensic dig in mid August. "Recently information was received that Melanie’s remains may have been moved and buried in the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Stoneham." Search professionals from three states and K-9 teams are expected to…

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Photo of the Day

Welcome to The Rock: Straw Point Landmark at The Fells

Got a Photo of the Day captured in Stoneham? Upload it to our Pics & Clips section.

Our Photo of the Day is of the Straw Point rock at the Middlesex Fells Reservation near Spot Pond. As much as we enjoy posting photographs we've captured in Stoneham, we'd love to feature your photos on the website. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

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Photo of the Day

Vibrant Yellow Flowers Bloom at Spot Pond

These colorful flowers can be found at the Middlesex Fells Reservation near Spot Pond.

Our Photo of the Day is of vibrant yellow flowers at the Middlesex Fells Reservation near Spot Pond. As much as we enjoy posting photographs we've captured in Stoneham, we'd love to feature your photos on the website. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

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Mark Ouellette

11:20 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Hi Jeanne, Nice flower photos!   more ›