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Waltham-born author to talk about new book on the erosion of the American dream

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August 20, 2026

An author with Waltham roots is returning to discuss his new book about the American dream at the Waltham Museum. Charles J. Whalen’s “Fighting for the American Dream: From Blue-Collar […]

Police arrest man in assault, attempted robbery at Totten Pond Road gas station

By Joseph Sharkey

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August 20, 2026

Election 2026: Mara Dolan

By Artie Kronenfeld

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August 20, 2026

Election 2026: Margie Palladino

By Artie Kronenfeld

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August 20, 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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Waltham-born author to talk about new book on the erosion of the American dream

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August 20, 2026

Once spicy, now sweet, Pixel seeks her forever home

By THE CAT CONNECTION

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August 18, 2026

Fifth annual Moody Street Car Show draws hundreds downtown

By Linda Haas & Joseph Sharkey

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August 18, 2026

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

Local weather

Friday, August 21 – Chance of showers

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August 21, 2026

Slight chance of showers during the day, increasing chances toward the evening. Partly sunny with highs in the upper 70s. | High: 79 | Low: 62 | Wind: NE 5-8 mph | Sky: Partly sunny during the day; cloudy in the evening | Precipitation: 20% daytime, 40% evening

Arts & Culture

Fifth annual Moody Street Car Show draws hundreds downtown

By Linda Haas & Joseph Sharkey

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August 18, 2026

Waltham artist brings intricate paper art to library

By Steve Milmore

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August 18, 2026

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

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Government

ZBA discusses new state policy that will make variances easier to get

By Artie Kronenfeld

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August 20, 2026

Election 2026: Tom Stanley

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August 18, 2026

Conservation Commission still waiting on city’s explanation about Fernald property

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 18, 2026

Schools

School district boasts best AP performance in five years, gains in English language learning

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 18, 2026

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

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

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

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

By Tom Benavides

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May 26, 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

Police arrest man in assault, attempted robbery at Totten Pond Road gas station

By Joseph Sharkey

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August 20, 2026

Collision on River Street sends two to hospital

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August 20, 2026

Homeless man sleeping in storage unit arrested on outstanding warrants and additional charges

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August 20, 2026

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

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Summer break

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 54

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 53

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