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New study spotlights gains and gaps in how Waltham High serves immigrant English learners

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 2, 2026

A new study from Brown University’s Annenberg Institute spotlights how Waltham High School serves its immigrant English-learner students. The findings focus on “newcomers,” defined by the Department of Elementary and […]

Brandeis research center for disabled parents confronts closure after federal funding opportunity removed

By Charlie Johnson

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August 2, 2026

The week ahead: Will the Council override the Mayor’s Bay Colony veto, and will non-union workers get a raise?

By Artie Kronenfeld

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August 2, 2026

Frank’s Barbershop to close after 76 years

By Lea Zaharoni

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July 30, 2026

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Business

Main Street Moe’s closes as owner cites falling sales

By Steve Milmore

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July 28, 2026

Lower permit cost, good relationship may have landed biergarten in Watertown instead of Waltham

By Allie Ladjeva

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July 23, 2026

Waltham robotics company Vicarious Surgical to close

By Steve Milmore

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July 23, 2026

World Cup brings international visitors and mixed business impact to Waltham

By Allie Ladjeva

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July 16, 2026

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Community

Senior Center this week: “Moonstruck” on Friday

By Priscilla Elliott

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August 3, 2026

Historical Society tour spotlights Revolutionary War patriots at Grove Hill Cemetery

By Richard (Dic) Driver

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August 2, 2026

O’Connor brings police, military experience to veterans’ services role

By Steve Milmore

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August 2, 2026

Frank’s Barbershop to close after 76 years

By Lea Zaharoni

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July 30, 2026

Red, white and barbecue: Waltham seniors mark nation’s 250th

By Priscilla Elliott

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July 28, 2026

Local weather

Monday, August 3 – Partly sunny with a chance of lingering showers

By Matthew Moll

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August 3, 2026

Partly sunny with a chance of lingering showers, especially during the morning and early afternoon, before gradual clearing later in the day. Highs will reach the lower 80s. Monday night will become mostly clear with lows in the lower 60s.

Arts & Culture

Waltham High’s band camp teaches collaboration, confidence to young rockers

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July 28, 2026

Irish tunes grace the common

By Scott Ziegler

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July 28, 2026

Blue Collar 101: Waltham museum panel makes the case for a railroad career

By Charlie Johnson

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July 26, 2026

Classic Groove draws music lovers to the Common

By Colleen Crotty Brennan

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July 26, 2026

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Government

The week ahead: Will the Council override the Mayor’s Bay Colony veto, and will non-union workers get a raise?

By Artie Kronenfeld

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August 2, 2026

O’Connor brings police, military experience to veterans’ services role

By Steve Milmore

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August 2, 2026

Nonprofit Opportunities for Inclusion building disability-accessible group home

By Artie Kronenfeld

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July 30, 2026

Schools

New study spotlights gains and gaps in how Waltham High serves immigrant English learners

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 2, 2026

Brandeis research center for disabled parents confronts closure after federal funding opportunity removed

By Charlie Johnson

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August 2, 2026

Waltham High’s band camp teaches collaboration, confidence to young rockers

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July 28, 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

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

100 years in, Rotary’s mission feels more urgent than ever

By Laura Van Zandt

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May 10, 2026

Around Town

Waltham residents make a splash at YMCA 5K race

By Colleen Crotty Brennan

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August 2, 2026

Wildlife, history and herbal tea: Farm walk traces Cornelia Warren’s legacy

By Emily Szczypek

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July 30, 2026

Red, white and barbecue: Waltham seniors mark nation’s 250th

By Priscilla Elliott

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July 28, 2026

Public Safety

Skateboarder injured in Main Street crash

By Joseph Sharkey

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August 2, 2026

Youth Public Safety Academy wraps up third week

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July 30, 2026

Court Report: Judges dismiss, continue cases

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July 30, 2026

Kitchen fire damages Waltham apartment

By Joseph Sharkey

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July 28, 2026

Motorcyclist hurt in Saturday crash near Hannaford

By Joseph Sharkey

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July 26, 2026

Ambulance, vehicle collision sends one to hospital

By Joseph Sharkey

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July 26, 2026

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 52

By June Kinoshita & James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 51

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 50

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