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School district boasts best AP scores in five years, gains in English language learning

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August 18, 2026
Waltham Public Schools posted its strongest Advanced Placement test results in at least five years and gains in English language learning.  This year 429 students sat for a total of […]
Man shot on Main Street; police search for suspect
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August 16, 2026
Middlesex County DA Marian Ryan touts ‘experience and representation’ in her reelection bid
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August 16, 2026
After 43 years, Outer Limits founder passes the torch
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August 16, 2026
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After 43 years, Outer Limits founder passes the torch
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August 16, 2026
Waltham’s Nickerson & Hills now under ACE Hardware umbrella
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August 13, 2026
The Outer Limits to continue under new ownership after four-decade run
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August 13, 2026
Plan to end protections for Haitian immigrants could be ‘huge detriment’ in Waltham, says business leader
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August 6, 2026
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Community
Once spicy, now sweet, Pixel seeks her forever home
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August 18, 2026
Fifth annual Moody Street Car Show draws hundreds downtown
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August 18, 2026
Revelers fill the common for the Watch City Dance Party
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Around Town
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August 16, 2026
After 43 years, Outer Limits founder passes the torch
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August 16, 2026
Senior Center this week: Medicare 101, Bill Bryson book, The Bodyguard
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August 16, 2026
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Wednesday, August 19
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August 19, 2026
Mostly sunny and a little warmer. Temperatures should climb into the lower to middle 80s while humidity remains relatively comfortable. The day currently looks mainly dry. High: 84°F | Low: 63°F

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Arts & Culture
Fifth annual Moody Street Car Show draws hundreds downtown
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August 18, 2026
Waltham artist brings intricate paper art to library
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August 18, 2026
Tom Bruhl Trio entertains the common
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August 16, 2026
AgX Film Collective artists are keeping analog moviemaking alive
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August 13, 2026
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Government
Election 2026: Tom Stanley
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August 18, 2026
Conservation Commission still waiting on city’s explanation about Fernald property
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August 18, 2026
The week ahead: Planning Dept. to present on success of last year’s federal grant
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August 16, 2026
Schools
School district boasts best AP scores in five years, gains in English language learning
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August 18, 2026
School district unveils new three-year equity plan
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August 13, 2026
A head start on the school year, one backpack at a time
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August 13, 2026

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Sports & recreation
Waltham teen heads to PGA Golf Management program — with a Big Brother in his corner
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July 28, 2026
Nothing’s Impossible Baseball scores 15-plus years of inclusive activity 
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July 19, 2026
Proposed Fernald golf course gets committee’s OK pending restriction
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July 19, 2026
Enjoy the Charles River this summer
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July 16, 2026
A walk on the wild side: Waltham’s top nature areas to explore
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July 9, 2026
Ideas
Towns surrounding the Quabbin Reservoir protect the water for 2.7 million people in Eastern Mass
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August 9, 2026
Let’s get out of opposing corners to plan Waltham’s future together
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July 14, 2026
As America turns 250, Waltham can renew democracy at home
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July 2, 2026
Replacing an empty parking lot with new homes is good for everyone
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May 26, 2026
Massachusetts investors deserve protection, not press releases
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May 12, 2026
Around Town
Revelers fill the common for the Watch City Dance Party
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Around Town
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August 16, 2026
Tom Bruhl Trio entertains the common
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August 16, 2026
Summer abundance at the Farmers’ Market
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August 16, 2026
Public Safety
Man shot on Main Street; police search for suspect
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August 16, 2026
Protesters rally against Waltham’s use of license plate reader cameras
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August 16, 2026
Firefighters find light smoke in Star Market equipment room
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August 16, 2026
Subway dispute leads to police call
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August 16, 2026
Man arrested for a second time in two weeks on multiple charges
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August 13, 2026
Suspected breakfast thief turns out to be a paying hotel guest
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August 9, 2026
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Milestones
2026 graduates from UMass Amherst include 23 from Waltham
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July 29, 2026
Beloved Plympton art teacher remembered for creativity and warmth
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July 28, 2026
Kathleen Fogg, 1949–2026, had a ‘ready smile and kind, affable nature’
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July 7, 2026
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