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Markey talks housing, transportation and ICE ahead of primary against Moulton

By Charlie Johnson

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August 13, 2026

Sen. Ed Markey thinks housing, transportation and abolishing ICE are among the important issues in his campaigns for a third term against U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary […]

Waltham Farmers’ Market boosts SNAP match amid rising food insecurity

By Charlie Johnson

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August 11, 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

Federal rule change could weaken protections for Waltham’s historic properties.

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 9, 2026

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Business

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

Main Street Moe’s closes as owner cites falling sales

By Steve Milmore

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July 28, 2026

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Community

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

Waltham Common to become open-air disco Friday

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August 11, 2026

Waltham Farmers’ Market boosts SNAP match amid rising food insecurity

By Charlie Johnson

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August 11, 2026

Boy cat Wheatus is no dirtbag, seeks loving home

By THE CAT CONNECTION

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August 11, 2026

Local weather

Thursday, August 13 – A transition day

By Matthew Moll

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August 13, 2026

A transition day as a stronger push of cooler and drier air begins approaching southern New England. Expect partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. It will remain warm and somewhat humid with a high in the mid-80s, but noticeably more comfortable air should begin arriving Thursday night. Low near 62°F.

Arts & Culture

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

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

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Government

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

Federal rule change could weaken protections for Waltham’s historic properties.

By Lea Zaharoni

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August 9, 2026

Schools

School district unveils new three-year plan for diversity, equity and inclusion

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

Geese find a landing strip at Gore Place

By June Kinoshita

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August 11, 2026

Africa Connect Food Festival draws crowd to Waltham Common

By Rob Kaulfuss

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August 9, 2026

Waltham residents make a splash at YMCA 5K race

By Colleen Crotty Brennan

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August 2, 2026

Public Safety

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

Man with multiple warrants arrested on Pond Street

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August 6, 2026

Truck strikes pole on Weston Street, causes power outage

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August 3, 2026

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

Comics

Liminal, Mass. Episode 53

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 52

By James Willis

Liminal, Mass. Episode 51

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