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WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes

By Charlie Breitrose | 21 hours ago

The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)

The students taking Advanced Placement classes at Watertown High School have become more diverse, and more students come from low-income backgrounds. The total number of students in AP classes increased, too.

Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee

The School Committee approved a Personal Electronic Device (PED) Policy that prevents students from using or having access to a device — such as a cell phone or tablet — during the entire school day, including during lunchtime and breaks.

Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded

Drawings of plans for renovating the Lt. Paul Sullivan Playground. (Source: City of Watertown)

A playground named in honor of a Watertown man who died in Vietnam will be getting an update, with new play structures and paving.

Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album

Noah Kahan, from his Facebook page.

Watertown got a shoutout in Noah Kahan’s latest album “The Great Divide.” The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said he enjoyed the time he spent living in town.

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Sports

Watertown Boys Hockey, Dracut/Tyngsboro Fight to the Final Buzzer in the North Quarterfinal

By Charlie Breitrose | March 3, 2019

The Raiders celebrate after senior Brett Sutherland tied the score in the first period of the Div. 3 North quarterfinal on Saturday. Watertown fell 3-2 to Dracut/Tyngsboro.

BILLERICA — The Raiders battled to the final buzzer, but the Watertown High School boys hockey team could not find the back of the net for a third time, Saturday, and fell 3-2 to Dracut/Tyngsboro in the MIAA Div. 3 North quarterfinal.

Real Estate

Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 3, 2019

See the five properties that sold in Watertown this week.

Sports

Season Ends for Watertown Girls Basketball, But Coach Still Pleased by Team’s Effort

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2019

The loss to St. Mary’s on Friday ended the Raiders’ season, but the team has shown progress in 2018-19. Here Watertown’s Ellie Monahan drives to the hoop against South Boston earlier this season.

The season may have ended for the Watertown High School girls basketball team on Friday night, but their coach was proud of how far the team has progressed.

Entertainment

Eliza & Nate Dushku Will Host Q&As at 2 Showings of their New Film “Mapplethorpe”

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2019

Matt Smith plays Robert Mapplethorpe in the movie produced by Watertown’s Eliza and Nate Dushku.

Watertown’s own Eliza and Nate Dushku will be on hand to answer questions after a showing of Mapplethrope, the movie which the siblings produced.

Sports

Watertown Boys Hockey Upsets Wayland in State Tourney

By Charlie Breitrose | March 1, 2019

Watertown’s boys hockey team celebrates after scoring against Wayland in the second period of the 4-1 State Tournament win.

Riding the momentum of an early goal and getting steading goaltending, the Watertown High School upset Wayland, 4-1, in the MIAA Div. 3 North boys hockey tournament on Thursday night at John Ryan Arena.

Government

New Watertown Veterans Agent Has Experience Working with Vets, Public Policy

By Charlie Breitrose | March 1, 2019

Watertown has a new Veterans Services Officer who served in the Marines, worked on veterans issues in the State House and has an educational background in government and public policy.

Around Town

Performers Wanted for 8th Annual Watertown MusicFest

By Guest Writer | March 1, 2019

A young cellist plays a duet during the Watertown MusicFest.

The Friends of Watertown Music provided the following information:

Call to Performers! Friends of Watertown Music seeks musicians to perform at its 8th Annual Watertown MusicFest.

Real Estate

UPDATED: Several Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | March 1, 2019

Watertown home buyers have multiple open houses to check out this weekend.