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After attempted intervention by Sen. Markey, Gedion Masunsu is deported to Uganda

By David E. Gumpert

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October 4, 2026

From a hotel room in Kampala, Uganda, Waltham resident Gedion Masunsu’s voice was tired, confused, and resigned. “I never expected this,” he said. “They took me…I feel bad….I have nothing […]

New thrift shop opens this week at More Than Words

By Betty Barrer

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October 4, 2026

When 75,000 came to see the Easter Bunny: Remembering Grover Cronin’s

By June Kinoshita

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October 1, 2026

From starter homes to gun laws: Meet the campaigns behind the nine ballot questions

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September 29, 2026

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Business

New thrift shop opens this week at More Than Words

By Betty Barrer

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October 4, 2026

Waltham Eats: A South Side taco crawl

By Lisa Fruitt and Gary Markowitz

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October 1, 2026

Waltham Partnership for Youth hiring 34 paid student interns for school year

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September 27, 2026

Waltham-based transportation company reaches $440,000 settlement for collusion accusations

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September 20, 2026

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Community

The Waltham Public Library this week: Fall-Oween teen art contest

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October 5, 2026

Senior Center this week: Tech tutoring, saxophone quartet, Medicare

By Priscilla Elliott

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October 4, 2026

After attempted intervention by Sen. Markey, Gedion Masunsu is deported to Uganda

By David E. Gumpert

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October 4, 2026

New thrift shop opens this week at More Than Words

By Betty Barrer

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October 4, 2026

Author David Daley to discuss democracy at Waltham forum Thursday

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October 4, 2026

Local weather

Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Cool and sunny

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October 6, 2026

The cold front settles in, bringing cooler daytime temperatures and overnight lows in the 30s. Winds will calm down this evening and through the rest of the week. | High: 59°F | Low: 36°F | Wind: NW 10mph, gusts up to 24mph; evening, calms to W 5mph | Sky: Clear | Precipitation: > 5%

Arts & Culture

Engineering-minded Waltham High graduate makes his mark at Gore Place

By Charlie Johnson

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October 1, 2026

Duo brings 250th-anniversary music program to Gore Place

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October 1, 2026

The Lyman Estate Greenhouse orchids are a feast for the eyes

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September 27, 2026

Cultural Council potluck event celebrates arts organizations around the city

By Artie Kronenfeld

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September 24, 2026

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Government

The week ahead: City plans for what will happen to older government buildings

By Artie Kronenfeld

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October 4, 2026

ZBA saves nearly finished Fern Street garage from teardown

By Artie Kronenfeld

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October 1, 2026

Longtime landowners propose development along Felton Street

By Artie Kronenfeld

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October 1, 2026

Schools

The Waltham Times goes back to school

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October 1, 2026

School district posts gains in 2026 state report, high school remains a concern

By Lea Zaharoni

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September 27, 2026

Waltham Partnership for Youth hiring 34 paid student interns for school year

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September 27, 2026

Sports & recreation

Bentley Men’s soccer alumni celebrate legacy and build momentum for the future

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Sports & Recreation

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October 4, 2026

Four Waltham women fighting in Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl next month

By Greg Levinsky

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September 22, 2026

Waltham rolls past Chelsea in homecoming win

By Liam O’brien

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September 20, 2026

Waltham High School student-athletes bring Hawk pride to the streets.

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September 20, 2026

Waltham High Hall of Fame class celebrated at sold-out induction dinner

By Steve Milmore

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September 20, 2026

Ideas

Design Waltham’s new police station and public works facility to save taxpayers’ money

By Amy Gortler, Kam Maali, Jessica Helm, Kaj Telenar & Melissa Karapanos

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September 15, 2026

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

Around Town

Paws, whiskers and eight legs: St. Mary’s blesses the animals

By Linda Haas & June Kinoshita

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October 4, 2026

Waltham Eats: A South Side taco crawl

By Lisa Fruitt and Gary Markowitz

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October 1, 2026

The Waltham Times goes back to school

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October 1, 2026

Public Safety

Public safety: Police kept busy with scam calls

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October 4, 2026

Widow still waiting for benefits from Waltham Police Relief Association

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October 4, 2026

Main/Warren/Gore/Barbara intersection needs an overhaul

By Guest Writer

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October 4, 2026

Lynn man arrested for allegedly driving under the influence on suspended license

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October 1, 2026

New WPD initiative brings officers outside

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October 1, 2026

Storm downs tree on Lincoln Street

By Joseph Sharkey

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September 27, 2026

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 58

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 57

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 56

By James Willis

Milestones

Remembering Mark Arvid Wuonola

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September 17, 2026

Remembering Roman of Good Care Auto, one year later

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September 16, 2026

Yolanda M. (DiDuca) Cellucci, 1934–2026

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September 10, 2026