Nearby News: A New Wheat- and Gluten-Free Bakery in Arlington

Also, frozen yogurt strikes again, this time on Newbury Street; Medford gets recognized for going green; and in Charlestown a man gets punched in the face (allegedly).

New Gluten/Wheat Free Bakery to Open Tuesday Something Sweet Without Wheat, the new gluten/wheat free bakery in East Arlington, will open Tuesday, Jan. 29, according to a Wednesday press release from its store manager, Teresa Fiore. The Woburn-based specialty bakery, which is also 95 percent dairy free and nut free, except for coconuts, is in the old Barismo spot at 169 Mass. Ave. Medford's Go Green Program to Receive Innovation Award Medford's efforts to go green are being recognized with an honor from the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). Medford's Go Green Program has been selected at the recipient of the 2012 Kenneth E. Pickard Municipal Innovation Award, presented by the MMA. “Go Green Medford was selected because the program…

Nearby News: Casino Traffic Would Impact Charlestown, Attempted Murder in Arlington

Also, Flour Bakery + Cafe expands in Boston and winter parking in Medford.

Menino: Everett Casino Traffic Would Go Through Charlestown Mayor Thomas Menino said though he believes a casino project in Everett would impact Boston greatly, the developer behind that proposal has yet to seek input from city officials. “You’d have to go through Charlestown, over the city’s property. That’s the gateway into the Everett site,” Menino said. “I’ve talked to several folks in development who’ve said to me that Boston leads into the site.” Epping Street Man Charged with Attempted Murder A 47-year-old Arlington man was charged with attempted murder the morning of Friday, Jan. 11, after he allegedly choked another man and beat him with a remote control after the man wouldn’t give him a Percocet for his back pain. Medford to Re-…

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Nearby News: Arlington Native Allegedly Nearly Decapitates Prostitute in Florida

Also, a man reacts to allegations he embezzled money from West Medford Little League, and a Charlestown family seeks help to afford a funeral.

Arlington Native Allegedly Nearly Decapitates Prostitute in Fatal Stabbing in Florida A 20-year-old Arlington native allegedly murdered, and almost beheaded, a prostitute in his Lake Park, Fla., apartment on Sunday, Dec. 16, according to reports. Paul Charles Farina, who had just moved to Florida two weeks prior to enter a drug treatment program, according to a CBS12 News report, allegedly stabbed 24-year-old Alexis N. Lace, of Riviera Beach, Fla., in the neck multiple times. He was arrested by Palm Beach County sheriffs that day and was charged with second-degree murder, according to reports.   Summer Street Man Charged with Attempted Murder A Summer Street man allegedly choked a woman in his residence on Christmas Eve. Omar Taha, 24, was…

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Nearby News: Arlington Friends Decide to Settle It ‘Like Men’

Also, a knife incident at a Malden school, a pizza delivery person robbed in Charlestown, and Medford reacts to the Newtown shooting.

Best Friends Argue Over ‘Something Stupid,’ Decide to Settle It ‘Like Men’ Two best friends were in a car on Old Mystic Street at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday when they began to argue over “something stupid,” according to the friend who was driving. The driver told police he soon pulled over so that they could “settle the argument like men.” — John Waller Police Reports: Pizza Delivery Man Robbed A Papa Gino's delivery person told police that, as he was making a delivery at a Walford Way home on Saturday, Dec. 15, two suspects pulled him into the hallway, showed a handgun and took his money. — Becca Manning Linden School 'Safe and Sound' After Knife Incident A student at Linden Elementary School was reportedly found to be carrying a knife that …

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Nearby News: Arlington Woman Wins $50 Million Powerball Jackpot With Friend

Also, a Charlestown pier owner gets charged, news about Downtown Crossing in Boston, and a new business in Medford.

Arlington Woman, Co-Worker Win $50 Million Powerball Jackpot Dec. 12, 2012 was more than a once-in-a-lifetime date, it was indeed a lucky day for Costco co-workers Rosa DeLeon, 52, of Arlington, and 54-year-old Reginald LeBlanc, of Lexington, who reportedly are set to split a $50 million Powerball prize. DeLeon and LeBlanc, who work at the Costco in Waltham, purchased a single ticket Wednesday at the Lexington Shell station at 915 Waltham St. that matched all six-numbers drawn last night (video), according to the Massachusetts Lottery website. The winning numbers were 08-10-25-36-44, Powerball 28. DeLeon and LeBlanc have decided to take the "lump sum" option of $33 million, $23.1 million after taxes. — John Waller Shipyard Quarters Marina …

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Nearby News: Woman Comes Home to Find Strange Man in Closet

Also, an Arlington man loses $53K in an Internet scam, Charlestown continues to discus Rutherford Avenue, and a new restaurant in the South End.

Arlington Man Reportedly Loses $53,000 in Internet Scam An Arlington man came into the police station at about 11:20 a.m. Monday to report that he had lost $53,000 in an Internet scam. In early August, he received an email from a party telling him that he had won $750,000 but to claim his prize he had to send money to numerous locations – in Wisconsin, London and Nigeria. Over the next month, he sent $53,000 to these locations in sums from $3,000-$27,000. — John Waller Fells Road Woman Comes Home to Find Apologetic Intruder in Bedroom Closet A Fells Road woman returned home at about 1:45 a.m. Friday to find a young man hiding in her bedroom closet. — John Waller Surface or Underpass? Rutherford Avenue Discussion Charlestown residents who …

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Nearby News: Stabbing in Medford Square, Shootings in Malden, South End

Top non-Sandy related stories from the Somerville region.

Teen Faces Assault to Murder Charge in Medford Square Stabbing A Melrose teen faces a charge of assault to murder after allegedly stabbing a man in a fight in Medford Square. Derik DeAngelo, 19, and another man were allegedly in a fist fight about 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 near 35 Riverside Ave. when DeAngelo pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim. — Jarret Bencks Photos: 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Costume Parade The 27th Annual Monument Square Halloween Costume Parade was held on Wednesday Night in the shadow of the Bunker Hill Monument. — Nate Homan Man Shot Near Cross and Henry St. Monday A Monday night shooting near Cross and Henry St. remains under investigation Tuesday, with police emphasizing the attack was “not a random …

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Nearby News: Medford Fire Lieutenant Accused of Assault, Underage Drinking Party in Arlington

Also, a pizza shop is profiled in Charlestown, and some news from Boston.

Medford Fire Lieutenant on Paid Leave After Alleged Assault A Medford firefighter is on paid leave after he was arrested for allegedly beating an acquaintance with a pair of electrical pliers, according to city officials and police reports. — Jarret Bencks Jenny's Pizza a Charlestown Staple A good neighborhood sub shop is a real gem. Modest but distinctive, Jenny’s Pizza and Sub has been a Charlestown staple since 1970. They have made their home at 320 Medford Street for the last 12 years. — Nate Homan LaCourt, Husband Charged in Connection with Friday’s Underage Drinking Party Former Arlington selectman Annie LaCourt and her husband, Mark Burstein, have been charged with furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 (33 counts each) and …

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Nearby News: Dalai Lama Visits Medford [Photos]

Plus, a Charlestown man is charged with child pornography, and more.

PHOTOS: The Dalai Lama in Medford The Dalai Lama visited Medford Tuesday, and Medford Patch grabbed these photos. Elderly Man with Trench Coat, Cane Allegedly Exposes Himself to Woman on Mill Street An elderly man with white hair, a long black trench coat and a cane allegedly exposed himself Tuesday afternoon to a woman outside of the offices at 22 Mill St. — John Waller City Employee Charged with Child Pornography James Mansfield, 47 of Charlestown was arrested on Oct. 12 and charged with possession of child pornography. According to BPD News, his arrest came after an Internet investigation revealed Mansfield was actively engaging in graphically sexual chats and exchanging photographs of boys in various stages of undress. — Nate Homan Two…

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Nearby News: Golf Club Attack in Charlestown, Leaf-Blowers in Arlington

Also, bad intersections in Medford and opposition to a Back Bay real estate project.

Arlington Town Meeting Upholds Seasonal Leaf-Blower Ban Arlington Town Meeting members kept the town's seasonal leaf-blower ban in place Wednesday night. Members voted 110-95 against substituting a motion that would have put a repeal of the ban to a vote. The ban, which prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on private property from May 15 to Oct. 15, has yet to take effect, as it's pending the approval of the state attorney general's office. Town Meeting passed the ban in May in a 95-85 vote. — John Waller Two Medford Intersections Among State's Top Crash Sites The intersection of Route 16 and Winthrop Street, as well as Main Street and Salem Street in Medford Square rank among the top 200 high crash sites in the state, according …

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