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Cobbler John Elhilow keeping shoes alive in Waltham for nearly 40 years

By Charlie Johnson

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September 13, 2026

Seventh-generation cobbler John Elhilow has spent nearly 40 years repairing worn shoes with the kindness and care that have defined his work at Superior Shoe Repair in Waltham and Holliston. […]

‘Be kind, work hard, have fun’: Waltham High’s new principal sets the tone

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 13, 2026

A revitalized Waltham Clothing Exchange opens its 70th season

By Betty Barrer

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September 13, 2026

Watch City Program gives Waltham kids a chance to compete

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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September 13, 2026

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Business

Cobbler John Elhilow keeping shoes alive in Waltham for nearly 40 years

By Charlie Johnson

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September 13, 2026

El Nacho brings traditional tortilla chip-making to Waltham

By Steve Milmore

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August 27, 2026

AeroShield awarded $140,000 in state climatetech tax incentives

By June Kinoshita

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August 25, 2026

After 43 years, Outer Limits founder passes the torch

By June Kinoshita

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August 16, 2026

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Community

Cobbler John Elhilow keeping shoes alive in Waltham for nearly 40 years

By Charlie Johnson

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September 13, 2026

A revitalized Waltham Clothing Exchange opens its 70th season

By Betty Barrer

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September 13, 2026

Watch City Program gives Waltham kids a chance to compete

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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September 13, 2026

Waltham is a city of readers, according to latest library data

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 13, 2026

Senior Center this week: Sages and Seekers starts, energy and money advice, “Oliver!”

By Priscilla Elliott

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September 13, 2026

Local weather

Monday, Sept. 14 – Sun returns

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September 14, 2026

The day starts mostly cloudy, which dissipate as the day goes on, resulting in a sunny afternoon. | High: 74°F | Low: 46°F | Wind: NW 9-15mph, gusts as high as 26mph | Sky: Mostly cloudy, growing clear by evening | Precipitation: 45% before 8am; > 5% throughout the day

Arts & Culture

Music, memories fill Waltham Senior Center on 9/11

By Steve Milmore

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September 13, 2026

Historic New England names new greenhouse manager at Lyman Estate

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September 13, 2026

Waltham Cultural Council opens arts funding applications

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 10, 2026

Mass Honors Film Festival delivers on spectacle and offers new hope for the cinema community

By Charlie Johnson

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September 8, 2026

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Government

The week ahead: City Council comes back for its fall session

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 13, 2026

City will update Gore Place intersection for clarity, pedestrian safety

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 13, 2026

Recreation Board names new recreation supervisor

By Steve Milmore

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September 10, 2026

Schools

‘Be kind, work hard, have fun’: Waltham High’s new principal sets the tone

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 13, 2026

New preschool doubles as training site for Waltham High School students

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 10, 2026

Trades union contract ratified as other school unions renew pleas to School Committee

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 6, 2026

Sports & recreation

Watch City Program gives Waltham kids a chance to compete

By Steve Milmore

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Sports & Recreation

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September 13, 2026

Register for fall skating classes

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Sports & Recreation

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August 25, 2026

Hawks football looks to build on last season’s experience in 2026

By Liam O’brien

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Sports & Recreation

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August 25, 2026

Waltham teen heads to PGA Golf Management program — with a Big Brother in his corner

By Liam O’brien

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Sports & Recreation

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July 28, 2026

Nothing’s Impossible Baseball scores 15-plus years of inclusive activity

By Greg Levinsky

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Sports & Recreation

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July 19, 2026

Ideas

We are all ‘Breezers’ and we all deserve a voice here

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September 10, 2026

How about aligning mayoral and presidential elections?

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August 20, 2026

Towns surrounding the Quabbin Reservoir protect the water for 2.7 million people in Eastern Mass

By Matteo Pangallo

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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

Around Town

Dad shares excitement as sons start school

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September 10, 2026

Back to school at Our Lady’s

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September 10, 2026

A cormorant airs out its wings at Bleachery Dam

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September 8, 2026

Public Safety

Large brush fire subdued by responders from Waltham and beyond

By Joseph Sharkey

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September 13, 2026

Public safety report: Firearm pulled from Charles River by magnet fisher

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September 13, 2026

City will update Gore Place intersection for clarity, pedestrian safety

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 13, 2026

Waltham man indicted on charges in connection with fatal altercation

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September 13, 2026

Flock cameras covered with bags per order of the mayor

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September 11, 2026

Investigations may account for lag in public crime notifications

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September 10, 2026

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 55

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Summer break III

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Summer break II

By James Willis

Milestones

Yolanda M. (DiDuca) Cellucci, 1934–2026

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September 10, 2026

Jake E. Marcus joins Davis Malm

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August 31, 2026

2026 graduates from UMass Amherst include 23 from Waltham

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July 29, 2026