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Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral

By Charlie Breitrose | December 24, 2025

Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.

Watertown Band, Dolata, Releasing First EP & Hosting Listening Party

Dolata, from top left counter clockwise, Madi Donlan, Joe Froeber, Reilly Somach, and Amelia Allison.

Dolata, a band out of Watertown featuring dual lead singers, recently released its debut single, and will soon host a listening party for its first EP.

Watertown Model UN Earns Honors at Boston Latin Conference

Watertown High School’s Model United Nations club sent more than 40 students to the compeition at Boston Latin in November. (Contributed Photo)

A group of Watertown High School students showed their skills at diplomacy and negotiation and public speaking during the Model United Nations conference at Boston Latin School. Ten WHS students earned awards, including one who earned Best Delegate honors.

Watertown Bids Farewell to China Rainbow, a Dining Destination for More than Half a Century

China Rainbow, a Watertown dining institution since 1973, closed on Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Word spread fast after the announcement that one of Watertown’s dining institutions would be closing. Diners lined up to get a seat at opening time, and good luck finding a seat at dinner time. Fans of China Rainbow wanted to get one last tasty meal and a Mai Tai before owner Tammy Young retired after more than 50 years.

More Headlines

Three Watertown High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play Sports at College Level

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Letters

LETTER: Giving Thanks to Watertown for an Urban Forest with a Future

By Guest Writer | August 26, 2025

Young Nature Detective “JD” examines a bug vacuum as his mother, Jamie, looks on.

By Anita Roy DobbsForests for Watertown – a working group of Trees for Watertown

“No more ants!” It was the sixth time a very large black ant had escaped its observation jar and was racing across the table of “Nature Detectives” equipment at the Watertown Arts Market (WAM) on Saturday, August 8th. How do they squeeze through those tiny air holes?

Entertainment

Watertown Man Competing in Finals of American Ninja Warrior

By Charlie Breitrose | August 25, 2025

Matt D’Amico will compete in the finals of American Ninja Warrior on Aug. 25. (Instagram Photo)

NBC will air the finals of the 2025 American Ninja Warrior competition, and Watertown’s own Matt D’Amico is one of the 32 finalists.

Police/Fire

Watertown Firefighter Dies from Occupational Cancer at Age 38, Funeral Planned for Aug. 28

By Charlie Breitrose | August 25, 2025

Watertown Firefighter Matthew Callahan.

The Watertown Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of there own to an occupational cancer at the age of 38. A funeral will be held on Aug. 28.

Entertainment

Historical Society Hosting Revolution Walking Tour & Performance by Historic Re-enactor

By Guest Writer | August 25, 2025

Historic interpreter Michele Gabrielson will do a live performance as Mercy Otis Warren on Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo)

The public had two chances to take the Historical Society’s Watertown During the Revolution walking tour, and the Historical Society is also hosting an event with the Watertown Library with a live reading of American Calliope: Mercy Otis Warren & the Writings of a Revolutionary. See the announcements from the Historical Society below.

Around Town

Tour the Businesses of the West End & Victory Field During Walk N Talk

By Guest Writer | August 25, 2025

The Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown invite you to join the August Walk N Talk around the West End and also find out about the renovations going on at Victory Field. See more information from the WBC below.

Around Town

Sidewalk Construction Continues on One Side of Mt. Auburn Street

By Guest Writer | August 24, 2025

Work this week on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes construction of sidewalks and drainage work in the East End of town. See more information from the City of Watertown below.

Real Estate

10 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | August 24, 2025

Three single-families, three condos, two townhouses, and a pair of two-family homes were sold this week.

Around Town

Construction Beginning Soon at Victory Field Oval, Courts Area

By Guest Writer | August 23, 2025

The track, tennis courts and basketball courts at Victory Field will soon close until next year while Victory Field Phase II improvements are made. The City of Watertown sent out the following information.