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Shooting on Main Street turns out to be self-inflicted gunshot wound

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August 29, 2026
A shooting on Main Street earlier this month was deemed a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  Initial news reports had indicated that the shooting involved multiple people. However, the Middlesex District Attorney’s […]
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August 16, 2026
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August 29, 2026
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Arts & Culture
Waltham artist has solo show at Boston gallery
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August 27, 2026
Embassy Theater hosts first Mass Honors Film Festival this weekend
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August 27, 2026
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Government
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August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026
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Schools
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Ideas
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August 20, 2026
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August 9, 2026
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Public Safety
Shooting on Main Street turns out to be self-inflicted gunshot wound
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August 29, 2026
Waltham man charged with assault after incident on the Common
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August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026
Police pilot new hiring program to address staffing shortages
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August 27, 2026
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