Stonehurst tour highlights technology
In the original bathroom of Stonehurst, the Robert Treat Paine Estate, the toilets flushed, hot and cold water flowed from the sink faucets, and heated water from the storage tank in the attic filled the bathtub. In the bedroom across the hall, however, a pitcher and basin stood on a table.
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WATCH drops plans for Main Street site
The Waltham Alliance to Create Housing has decided not to pursue an affordable housing development on Main Street citing a lack of "municipal support."
Winchester Players hold rummage sale
Cleaning out closets and storerooms from years of accumulation, The Winchester Players will hold a once-in-a-lifetime Rummage Sale on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, in Metcalf Hall of the Winchester Unitarian Church, 478 Main St.
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THE BEER NUT: Connecticut brewery has Mass. appeal
THE BEER NUT
The Thomas Hooker Brewery, of Bloomfield, Conn., does a good job of walking the fine line between different customers: they have several beer geek-friendly beers, but they also have several beers that will attract regular folks who just want something cool and refreshing, but may not be the most complex of beers.
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The Beer Nut: Leave your troubles behind in Pittsburgh
Road trip nets memorable brews in the Steel City.
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THE BEER NUT: Connecticut brewery has Mass. appeal
THE BEER NUT
The Thomas Hooker Brewery, of Bloomfield, Conn., does a good job of walking the fine line between different customers: they have several beer geek-friendly beers, but they also have several beers that will attract regular folks who just want something cool and refreshing, but may not be the most complex of beers.
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Healthy Habits: Ouch! Sunburn remedies
Summer is here and that means barbecues, days at the beach and nice long walks are at the top of my priority list. Of course, that also means I will start my annual investment in large amounts of sunscreen.
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Editorial: Challenging marriage discrimination
Today, some 16,000 legally married couples in Massachusetts are ineligible for significant federal benefits.
Allison: My first Town Hall meeting
I attended because I have become frustrated with Congress' recent actions.
LETTER: Televise committee meetings, too
For many years the Waltham Municipal Access Channel has done a great job bringing the citizens of Waltham live coverage of our City Council meetings, our School Committee meetings and next day coverage of meetings of the Boards and Commissions.
Kaye: Iraq war wasn't worth it
No, it wasn't worth breaking international law. No, it wasn't worth murdering hundreds of thousands of Iraqi families in cold blood. No, it wasn't worth the millions of refugees which are in turn destabilizing surrounding countries.
WATCH drops plans for Main Street site
The Waltham Alliance to Create Housing has decided not to pursue an affordable housing development on Main Street citing a lack of "municipal support."
Ballot set for Nov. 3 election in Waltham
WALTHAM - The ballot for the Nov. 3 city election is officially set. None of the candidates for City Council pulled out of the race by yesterday's deadline, said City Clerk Russ Malone.
Police: Sex offender was hiding under hotel bed
One of the men listed on the newest State Police Most Wanted Sex Offender list was captured yesterday in Brighton.
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Police News for Friday, July 10, 2009
Police News for Friday, July 10, 2009
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Mass. files federal suit challenging U.S. Defense of Marriage Act
When Mary Bowe-Shulman got married in 2004, she rushed to extend her health coverage as a state worker to her wife, Dorene, a self-employed, two-time cancer survivor.
PDF: Read the state's challenge of the Defense of Marriage Act
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Newton mayoral candidates challenge each other in NewTV/TAB forum
At Thursday’s NewTV/Newton TAB forum, each mayoral candidate was able to ask each opponent two questions. The candidates – Ruth Balser, Paul Coletti, Ken Parker and Setti Warren –queried each other on specific accomplishments and plans, as well as character issues.
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How will you celebrate Historic Waltham Days?
The city billed as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is pulling out all the stops when it comes to celebrating its 125th birthday.
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