Community Corner

Week In Review: Facebook Threats, New Ward 2 Candidate, Foodie Says Farewell

Miss a few headlines this week? Catch up on your Newton news.

  • Some Facebook threats from a former Newton North student brought police officers to Newton North High School as a precaution and an apology from that former student.
  • Newton in the Kitchen columnist Wendy Schapiro offered her "foodie farewell" column.
  • Emily Norton officially annnounced her candidacy for a Ward Alderman for Ward 2.
  • A Newton resident and Watertown Police officer told of his plans to run 200 miles to support a Boston Marathon bombing victim.
  • Newton Patch received a new editor and a new community editor.
  • Aly Raisman sealed her spot in the Dancing with the Stars finals.
  • Newton Highlands welcomed a new up-scale salon to its Lincoln Street offerings.
  • We updated you on the status of security updates at Newton's elementary and middle schools.
  • Newton chefs showed off their skill for a good cause at the Boston Bites Back event at Fenway Park.
  • A Newton resident launched his controversial new cable-cutting technology in the area.

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