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Thursday, September 29, 2011

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PHOTOS: A Look At September's Waltham News

A look back at the month in news.

September saw no lack of exictment in Waltham, with everything from a tripler murder, to a fire at the high school. Take a look at our photos of the events.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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VIDEO: Two Waltham Men Inducted As U.S. Citizens

Local National Archive offices inducted new U.S. citizens last week.

In observance of Constitution Day, Waltham's National Archives and Records Administration hosted the city's first naturalization ceremony, welcoming 50 new citizens to the United States Friday morning. Two of them were from Waltham — Cem Safak Sahin and Henry E. Ssuuna. Check out the video to the right for interviews with the two Waltham men.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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With so much Waltham news this week, Viewfinder will not appear today. It will return on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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PHOTOS: The Best Of Waltham Pictures

Check the best of recent Patch photos.

With summer just about over, Patch brings you the best in recent photos. Enjoy.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

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PHOTOS: Band With Waltham Ties Rocks

Check out the photo gallery of this band, that includes Waltham residents.

What started as a spelling error in 1973 has evolved into one of the most successful bands to come out of Waltham. Playing more than 150 shows a year alongside acts like the Beach Boys, The Reminisants still know how to draw a crowd with their oldies tunes. Many of the band members have ties to Waltham or other Massachusetts Communities. Drummer Peter Veneto is from Milton and lives in Waltham. Bassist Mac Hayes is from Waltham and lives in Weston. Keyboardist Bob Spitaleri, lives in Peabody and hails from East Boston. Lead singer Mike Joyal lives in Marlboro, but is originally from Waltham. Guitarist Mark Poulin lives in Amesbury and hails from Newburyport. Band co-founder and guitarist Dom Viscione is a Waltham native and resident. Check…

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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PHOTOS: Waltham Church Damaged By Flames

Take a look at this Waltham church damaged by fire.

Flames damaged the Waltham Church Of God late Monday night, causing heavy damage to the interior. Take a look at these photos for a visual look at the scene.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

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PHOTOS: Waltham Goes To The Clowns

Circus Smirkus comes to Waltham.

Last weekend, Circus Smirkus, a young troupe of traveling circus performers, invaded Gore Estate to showcase their skills. The thirty-member company trains 10 to 18-year-olds in everything from juggling to clown performance trampoline tricks and then takes its act on the road. 

Thursday, July 28, 2011

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Walking For Loved Ones Lost

Many turn out to honor their loved ones taken by cancer.

Hundreds of walkers clad in pink congregated on Waltham Common Friday, July 22 soared past 100 degrees and forced organizers to call off the first day of the three-day-long Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. However, the heat did little to discourage its participants, many walking for loved ones who are breast cancer survivors.   

Thursday, July 21, 2011

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PHOTO GALLERY: Memories Of Waltham's Past

Check out these photos of history being created.

Recently, Waltham residents gathered at the National Archives office on Trapelo Road to create a digital archive of the city's past as part of the Massachusetts Memories Road Show. Check these additional photos of the event. 

Thursday, July 14, 2011

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PHOTO GALLERY: Waltham's Old Time Baseball Game

Civil War era game comes to city.

The 6th Annual Civil War Era Vintage baseball game, played at Cornelia Warren Field this past Sunday in Waltham, was between the Essex Baseball Club from Danvers, Massachusetts and the Melrose Pondfielders. They were playing by 1860 New York Rules that certainly didn’t account for a baseball legend – real or not. Check out our photos in the photo box to the right. 

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