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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 21 hours agoHult 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 25Catching predators in the name of fame
A review of the new "Primetime" finds that Robert Pattinson shines and has a strong supporting cast.
Rhythm & Strings Event Raising Money for 2 Local Food Pantries
A local high school student will be hosting an afternoon of music and dance to raise money for food pantries in Watertown and Belmont. See details provided by the organizer, below. Let’s gather for some rhythm and listen to some music for a good cause!! Umasrija, a junior at…
NEW DATE: Watertown Community Gardens Celebrates 15 Years with Life-Friendly Garden Tour & Birthday Bash
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Community Gardens (The story was updated on Sept. 25 at 11:55 a.m.): The weather forecast for this Sunday is somewhere between cold and wet and nasty to all-out nor’easter. The Life-Friendly Garden Tour and 15th Birthday Bash…
Safe Energy Groups Oppose New England Governors’ Pro-Nuclear Summit in Lowell, MA, September 30
Source: Clamshell Alliance Safe energy and anti-nuclear activists are bringing the dangers of a nuclear... The post Safe Energy Groups Oppose New England Governors’ Pro-Nuclear Summit in Lowell, MA, September 30 first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Hunger Action Day: local organizations urging residents to donate and volunteer
Across the country, September is recognized as “Hunger Action Month,” where communities come together to raise awareness and take action to fight food insecurity. Local organizations and town programs are working to support an estimated 20 percent of Arlington households (roughly…
Panel to Discuss Understanding & Preventing Domestic Violence in Wake of 2025 Tragedy in Watertown
The following announcement was provided by REACH Beyond Domestic Violence: Domestic violence affects people across every ZIP code, income level, and background. It can happen in any home, often hidden from those closest to the people experiencing it. Recognizing the signs and…
Dozens of Watertown Residents Participating in the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk
The following announcement was provided by the Jimmy Fund Walk: Nineteen residents from Watertown will participate in the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai on Sunday, Oct. 4. Sarah Desmarais, Isabel Christianson, and William Doran, along with several other…
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Published September 249/25 is now Dolly Parton Day, featuring her greatest film
The week starts with a Dolly Parton tribute, then, surrealist nostalgia with "Amarcord," the first ever animated film, "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" and a dash of John Waters with "Pink Flamingos"
Commentary: NEAT, the modern spirit of Arlington
Editor’s Note: This piece was written by longtime Arlington resident Michael Armanious and his co-author Jared Padgett and submitted for publication. It is part of a research project exploring Arlington as a learning town, which is, Armanious says, “where lifelong learning…
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…