News across Middlesex County
JIM’S VIEW: Storm Gives WHS Football an Unscheduled Home Game, Raiders Take Full Advantage
New England can talk up an impending weather event with the best of them, and for three days now it has been Nor’easter central. A forecast of heavy rains and strong winds, especially on Saturday, sent athletic directors scurrying to fit in games before the storm, especially…
Three businesses vie for two new package store licenses
Three applicants are vying for two new licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in Arlington. In March, the town’s voters approved a ballot question to allow two new package store licenses in Arlington, raising the total to eight. The licenses permit businesses to sell sealed…
See What Small Saves is Up to in the Classroom in the Latest Cartoon
James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then…
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Published September 26Hult student helps organize earthquake relief for her family’s hometown
Natalie Ramirez has helped send nearly a ton of supplies to Balboa, Colombia, where an Aug. 10 temblor damaged more than 600 homes
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Published September 26Belmont turnout saved Brownsberger
State senator won re-election despite losing in the parts of his district in Boston, Cambridge and Watertown.
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Published September 25Cambridge’s worst intersections getting safety makeovers
“High Crash Locations” are the target of a new effort by the Department of Transportation, starting with three between MIT and Central Square.
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Published September 25Tickets on sale for Cambridge Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony
The Cambridge Athletic Hall of Fame said tickets are now available for the dinner and induction ceremony for its 2026 class of honorees. The event will take place Nov. 21 at American Legion Nonantum Post 440 in Newton. The inductees are nominated by the public and voted on by The…
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Published September 25Deaton pitches himself as independent voice
Republican Senate candidate says his willingness to work with Trump would benefit the state, calls Markey's proposals "campaign slogans."
Lexington committee votes to delay building a crematory at Westview Cemetery
Many Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain families have to travel out of state for end-of-life rituals. Opponents of a crematory in Lexington cited cost, health and environmental concerns.
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Published September 25Catching predators in the name of fame
A review of the new "Primetime" finds that Robert Pattinson shines and has a strong supporting cast.
Council President Discusses Watertown Sq. Improvements in Podcast
The City of Watertown recently released a podcast focused on the Watertown Square Improvements featuring City Council President Mark Sideris. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below. Listen to the newest episode of the Watertown Square Improvements Podcast with City…
Things to Know for This Weekend’s Storm: Closings, Postponements
A Nor’easter will hit Watertown and New England the weekend of Sept. 25 to 27, with winds kicking up Friday, and rain and high winds expected on Saturday and Sunday. The City of Watertown provided tips, and several events have been pushed to a later date. The National Weather…