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Man shot on Main Street; police search for suspect

By Joseph Sharkey

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August 16, 2026

Waltham police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured near 913 Main St. shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday. Officers initially responded to 49 Rich St., a multifamily home […]

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

By June Kinoshita

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August 16, 2026

AgX Film Collective artists are keeping analog moviemaking alive

By Julie M. Cohen

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August 13, 2026

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Business

After 43 years, Outer Limits founder passes the torch

By June Kinoshita

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August 16, 2026

Waltham’s Nickerson & Hills now under ACE Hardware umbrella

By Maylea Harris

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August 13, 2026

The Outer Limits to continue under new ownership after four-decade run

By Steve Milmore

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August 13, 2026

Plan to end protections for Haitian immigrants could be ‘huge detriment’ in Waltham, says business leader

By David E. Gumpert

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August 6, 2026

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Community

Revelers fill the common for the Watch City Dance Party

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August 16, 2026

After 43 years, Outer Limits founder passes the torch

By June Kinoshita

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August 16, 2026

Senior Center this week: Medicare 101, Bill Bryson book, The Bodyguard

By Priscilla Elliott

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August 16, 2026

From heat relief to housing: How the Community Day Center of Waltham supports unhoused residents

By Allie Ladjeva

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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

Local weather

Tuesday, August 18

By Matthew Moll

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August 18, 2026

Drier air returns behind Monday’s system. Expect mostly sunny skies, seasonable temperatures, and comfortable humidity. High: 82°F | Low: 61°F

Arts & Culture

Tom Bruhl Trio entertains the common

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August 16, 2026

AgX Film Collective artists are keeping analog moviemaking alive

By Julie M. Cohen

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August 13, 2026

African Food Festival returns to Waltham with authentic cuisine, culture and community

By Vivian Ainomugisha-Nakaana

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August 6, 2026

Waltham Common concert draws big summer crowd

By Colleen Crotty Brennan

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August 5, 2026

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Government

The week ahead: Planning Dept. to present on success of last year’s federal grant

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 16, 2026

Mayor McCarthy to run for re-election in 2027

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August 13, 2026

Historical Commission splits 3-2 on fate of historic Greenwood Lane house

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 11, 2026

Schools

School district unveils new three-year equity plan

By Lea Zaharoni

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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

Waltham residents head back to school with learning, not grades, in mind

By Steve Milmore

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August 11, 2026

Sports & recreation

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

Proposed Fernald golf course gets committee’s OK pending restriction

By Lea Zaharoni

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July 19, 2026

Enjoy the Charles River this summer

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Sports & Recreation

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July 16, 2026

A walk on the wild side: Waltham’s top nature areas to explore

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Sports & Recreation

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July 9, 2026

Ideas

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

Replacing an empty parking lot with new homes is good for everyone

By Tom Benavides

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May 26, 2026

Massachusetts investors deserve protection, not press releases

By Helene Grossman

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May 12, 2026

Around Town

Revelers fill the common for the Watch City Dance Party

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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

By Colleen Crotty Brennan

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August 16, 2026

Public Safety

Man shot on Main Street; police search for suspect

By Joseph Sharkey

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August 16, 2026

Protesters rally against Waltham’s use of license plate reader cameras

By Joseph Sharkey & June Kinoshita

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August 16, 2026

Firefighters find light smoke in Star Market equipment room

By Joseph Sharkey

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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

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 54

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 53

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 52

By James Willis

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