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Forecast | Dave Epstein

Heading to Fenway for Opening Day? You better dress warmly.

Temperatures by Thursday morning will be below freezing and with a brisk flow from the north, wind chills will be in the teens.

Newton School Committee votes down controversial advisory panel, calling it ‘a Trojan horse’

Backers of the measure say it’s needed to improve communication between parents and the schools, but critics argue it is a veiled effort to dismantle a district racial equity policy.

Newton voters reject tax increase for city, public education Tuesday

The three ballot questions were proposed under the state’s Proposition 2 1/2, which caps local tax collections unless overridden by voters.

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Weather service warns R.I. residents of ‘rapid rises’ of streams and rivers

The nor’easter off of southeastern New England is expected to bring snow to Rhode Island this afternoon.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

New England dodges a storm Saturday but another system poses a threat for next week

A storm system is headed to the region on Monday and Tuesday and depending on temperatures, it could be a snow event.

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Newton Community Pride seeks applicants for micro-grants

The nonprofit encourages applicants “that embrace the diversity of Newton and represent the voices, experiences, and community of historically marginalized groups in Newton.”

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Newton seeks local student artists to participate in ‘SHINE’ art installation

The project will include a live painting event during this year’s annual Family FunFEST on Saturday, May 13.

Man allegedly punches officers, tries to take guns in Newton domestic incident, police say

Newton Police Chief John Carmichael said one of the officers suffered a concussion. Both have been released from the hospital.