By George P. Hassett

A shoplifter detained inside Home Depot threw punches at loss prevention officers who tried to stop him, according to police.

Sandor Vega, 34, allegedly stole 13 items from Home Depot Nov. 4. He grabbed items off the shelves and walked past the cash register without paying, police said.

By George P. Hassett

A man arrested on an outstanding warrant was hit with new charges as he was being booked after police found pills in his socks, police said.

Kenneth McAuley, 49, of 49 Marshall St., Nov. 6, 4:14 p.m., was arrested and charged with possession of a class C drug and warrant charges on Nov. 6. Police spotted him on Medford Street and stopped him in connection with warrants for shoplifting and larceny over $250.

By Jesa Damora and Bill Shelton

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“Somerville has a lot of thoughtful organizations but not a lot of crazy people. We want to be the crazy inspiration that gets people asking what they can do creatively, for themselves and for their community.”

This is Gui Cavalcanti giving his take on how Artisan’s Asylum sees itself. Artisans Asylum is Somerville’s new and rapidly mushrooming non-profit community workspace. 

By William Tauro

After being discharged earlier today from Massachusetts General Hospital for multiple gun shot wounds, Somerville Police Detective Mario Oliveira upon arrival to his home in Billerica via police motorcade was rushed directly back to Massachusetts General Hospital.
City spokeswoman Jackie Rossetti said Oliveira’s sutures became loose and he returned to the hospital. Oliveira has been re-sutured and sent home by doctors said Jackie Rossetti.

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone speaks to the press at the release of Det. Mario Oliveira from Mass General. - Photo by Andrew Firestone

(Statement from Detective Mario Oliveira, read by Acting Somerville Police Chief Michael Cabral at  Mass General Hospital earlier today)

Before I begin, I would like to pay my respect to the Krister family and offer my condolence for the loss of their son.  Their family as well as my family, has been forever affected from this tragic incident.

By Mike Rubin

Thayrone Miranda is only a freshman, but he's managed to lead the Somerville High Boys Soccer team to an impressive season ending run.

Not long ago, the Somerville boys soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Madison Park High School.

As a monsoon wreaked havoc among the region, another of some sorts occurred on the Madison Park Turf Field in Monday afternoon’s Division 1 North Quarterfinal match.

Talking to long-time veterans in Somerville

By Elizabeth Sheeran

Nearly 10,000 veterans live in Somerville, and this Veterans Day they span nearly three quarters of a century, from the oldest of those who fought in World War II, to the youngest of the young men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Here, “veteran” veterans, who served in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, talk about serving their country and their thoughts for the newest veterans.

Joe Miceli

Joe Miceli enlisted in the Marines when he turned 18 in 1943, and fought with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was wounded in the battle for Peleliu in the South Pacific, for which he received a Purple Heart, and went on serve at Okinawa and in North China. He returned home in 1946, had three daughters, and served nearly three decades on the Somerville Police Force.

Elderly woman denied right to vote on election day in Somerville

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I must report an incident I witnessed on election day at the high school.

A frail, elderly Hispanic citizen of limited English requested help in translating her ballot. A poll worker told her there was nothing to be done to assist her. I volunteered to translate but was rebuffed by the poll worker.

The Somerville High Girls Soccer team qualified for the Division 1 North tournament for the third consecutive season.

By Mike Rubin

Meg Hennessey caused nightmares for the Somerville girls soccer team. The midfielder led the way for Winchester, recording a hat trick and an assist as Winchester erupted for five first half goals en route to a 6-0 drubbing of the Somerville Highlanders in Sunday’s Division 1 North preliminary round action at Knowlton Stadium.