Austin Prep Student from Stoneham Earns Shot at 2014 Merit Scholarship

Erin Waldman, of Stoneham, and five other juniors from Austin Preparatory School in Reading have qualified for the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Podiatrist From Stoneham Helps Boston Marathon Bombings Victims

Dr. Carl Conui, who has performed surgeries at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, helped people injured during the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday afternoon.

When bombs were detonated near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, Dr. Carl Conui described the scene as a "war zone." Conui, 44, a Stoneham resident who works at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists which has offices in Reading and Somerville, has served as a volunteer at the Boston Marathon for about 15 years.  At past marathons, Conui said that the typical types of injuries he has dealt with include blisters, damage to nails, sprains, strains, assisting with physical therapy and dehydration issues that cropped up at last year's race due to the hot weather.  "This year it was interesting because I told the students that this was perfect running conditions with minimal injuries," he said. "We had a steady amount of…

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News Nearby: Student Brings Knife to Malden School, Female Hit By Car in Reading

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

Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Stoneham region this week: Malden Linden School 'Safe and Sound' After Knife Incident: A student at Linden Elementary School was reportedly found to be carrying a knife that was later surrendered to school officials. No one was hurt in the incident. Melrose Fuller Middle School Mourning Death of Student Teacher, Melrose Native: The Framingham State University student killed Friday night was also a Melrose native. Colleen Kelly, 21, who was expected to graduate from Framingham State University in 2013, was an English major, who just completed a 12-week internship at Fuller Middle School. Kelly, died while trying to cross Route 9 at Maynard Road. She made it halfway when she was …

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Dirty Doodle Coming to Reading

Stoneham resident Kaitlyn Fusco is opening the dog boutique and self-wash facility The Dirty Doodle.

Stoneham resident Kaitlyn Fusco is opening The Dirty Doodle, a new dog boutique and self-wash facility, at 143 Main St., Reading. Stop by for the "projected grand opening" the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 10.  "The Dirty Doodle is a dog boutique and self-wash with a strong focus on and dedication to holistic foods and treats, force free training methods, animal rescue causes and consumer education about the medical consequences of poor canine nutrition," Fusco said. Instead of taking your dog to the groomer, you can bring your dog to the Dirty Doodle and use their equipment to wash and dry your pup. You can make an appointment if you want to secure a spot, but an appointment is not necessary. The cost for a wash is $16 and that includes use …

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News Nearby: 38 Minors Charged With Possession of Alcohol in Reading

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Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines from the region this week: Arlington Head-On Collision on Mystic Valley Parkway in Arlington Injures Two: Two people were injured at about 12:15 p.m. Tuesday when a 2005 Jaguar X-Type and 2001 Dodge Stratus collided head-on on Mystic Valley Parkway, at Hayes Street. Patricia Randall, 64, of Arlington, who was driving the Jaguar, and 19-year-old Jose Santos, of Boston, the Dodge’s driver, were both taken by ambulance to area hospitals with minor injuries, according to Trooper Kenneth Gaetz, a State Police spokesman. Randall was transported to Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Santos to Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, he said.  Malden Authorities Say Malden Abduction Scare a '…

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Stoneham Man, Two Others Plead Guilty to Reading Commons Home Invasion

Jason Molle, 21, of Stoneham, and Garrett Collins, 22, and Matthew Stratton, 20, both of Reading, pleaded guilty to charges related to a 2011 home invasion in Reading.

Three men, including a Stoneham man, pleeaded guilty to home invasion and robbery charges in connection with a 2011 home invasion in Reading, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone announced Thursday evening in a press statement. Jason Molle, 21, of Stoneham, Garrett Collins, 22, and Matthew Stratton, 20, both of Reading, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of home invasion, armed robbery, conspiracy, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (two counts), and assault and battery, the press statement reads. Middlesex Superior Court Judge Garry Inge sentenced the defendants to 2 1/2 years in the House of Corrections, suspended for 30 months on one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and an additional 2 1/2 years in the …

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Homes Sold in the Stoneham Area

Check out what properties sold for in the region from Jan. 5-12.

Realtors: Upload your photos of recently sold homes to this gallery! It's easy — just sign into your Stoneham Patch account (or sign into Stoneham Patch using your Facebook account). Click the "Add your photos & videos" link below the photos and follow the directions. The property's address, sale price, listing agent and other details can be included in the photo's caption. Here's a sampling of five home sales in the Stoneham region from Jan. 5-12: Address Details Sale Price List Price Listing Agent 77 Prescott St., Reading Single family, 4 Beds/1.5 Baths 2,580 sq. ft. $530,500 $539,900 Sumi Sinnatamby of Boardwalk Real Estate 52 Sanborn St., Reading Condominium, 2 Beds/2.5 Baths, 1250 sq. ft. $295,000 $308,000 Karen Butt of William Raveis…

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Stoneham Residents Make First Quarter Honor Roll at Austin Prep

Check out the list of students that made honor roll at Austin Preparatory School who hail from Stoneham.

The following students from Stoneham have made the first quarter honor roll at Austin Preparatory School in Reading:  Distinction Junior: Michaela Barry Sophomore: Erin Waldman Grade 7: Rachel Costa Grade 6: Kyle Barry, Kayla Bayusik Honors Seniors: Megan Buckley, Michaela Federico, Anne Harney Juniors: David Blake, Janelle Macone, Alex McPherson, Nicole Moran, Katherine Murphy, Jesse Shamon, Samantha Sorabella, Alexander Sullivan Sophomores: Alissa Galligani, Emily Harney, Drew Johnson, Alex Ryan Freshman: Nicholas Sorabella Grade 8: Jacob Ayyub, Brendan Carey, Emily Crones, Christopher Gagnon, Casey Mahoney, Brenna Murphy, Katherine Ventola Grade 7: Mairi Anthony, Aislinn Connolly, Phillip Dragone, Michael Galligani, Luke Theriault Grade…

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Homes Sold in the Stoneham Area

Check out our sampling of houses sold in the region from Dec. 15-22.

Realtors: Upload your photos of recently sold homes to this gallery! It's easy — just sign into your Stoneham Patch account (or sign into Stoneham Patch using your Facebook account). Click the "Add your photos & videos" link below the photos and follow the directions. The property's address, sale price, listing agent and other details can be included in the photo's caption. Here is a sampling of homes sold in the Stoneham area from Dec. 15-22: Address Details Sale Price List Price Listing Agent 7 Nixon Lane Single family, 4 Beds/3 Baths, 1,948 sq. ft. $450,000 $459,900 Nicole Fabiano of Century 21 CELLI 111 Beaver Road, Reading Single family, 3 Beds/3.5 Baths, 2,920 sq. ft. $648,980 $674,900 Marjorie Falla of RE/MAX Heritage, LLC 174 …

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Homes Sold in the Stoneham Area

Check out our sampling of homes sold in the region from Dec. 8-15.

Realtors: Upload your photos of recently sold homes to this gallery! It's easy — just sign into your Stoneham Patch account (or sign into Stoneham Patch using your Facebook account). Click the "Add your photos & videos" link below the photos and follow the directions. The property's address, sale price, listing agent and other details can be included in the photo's caption. Here is a sampling of homes sold in the Stoneham area from Dec. 8-15: Address Details Sale Price List Price Listing Agent 1162 Franklin St. Single family, 3 Beds/1.5 Baths, 1,713 sq. ft. $395,000 $389,000 Bill Powers of Renaissance REALTORS® 42 Gorham Ave. Single family, 2 Beds/2 Baths, 1,218 sq. ft. $330,000 $329,900 Mariam Beurekjian of RE/MAX Heritage, LLC 7 Norval …

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