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Morning Waltham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Waltham fare in a tight quad-meet showdown?
  • How DNA sleuths traced a 1982 Ohio John Doe to Waltham

Also on today's calendar: Looking to Join LLAIC? and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Occasional morning rain, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 46, low: 28.
  • Friday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 46 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barstow, Glynn, Kouyoumdjian lead the way for LNR (lynnfieldweeklynews.com) — Waltham High’s wrestling team is highlighted here as one of three opponents at a recent Watertown quad meet, where Lynnfield/North Reading edged them 46–36. The story breaks down each dual, spotlighting standout wrestlers like Nathan Barstow, David Glynn, and Jason Kouyoumdjian, and shows how LNR’s depth and key pins—especially at 215 pounds—made the difference on the mat.
   

• Massachusetts man killed in Boardman crash identified after over 40 years (wfmj.com) — A man born in Waltham in 1941 has finally been identified as the victim of a 1982 fatal crash in Boardman, Ohio, thanks to DNA genealogy work. Investigators traced his family roots from Ireland to Massachusetts, then matched DNA with a niece to confirm he was Charles Joseph Nunnenman III. The case highlights how volunteer groups are resolving long-unsolved identifications nationwide.
   

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  • In loving memory William Wesley Durkee Jr. —Kelly Durkee-Erwin Read on Patch
  • Changes to Scheduled Hearings in Eastern and Central Massachusetts —Sabrina Feliciano Read on Patch
  • A working fire was reported at 490 William Street in Stoneham, Massachusetts, with additional engines from Wakefield and Winchester responding.
    7:02PM on Jan 5: Working fire reported at 490 Williams St, Stoneham, MA. (Nextdoor )
  • Home Depot posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Waltham. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waltham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

  • Brendan Grant Memorial Wrestling Tournament Draws Record 24 Teams (belmontvoice.org)
  • WorldAtlas Names 13 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts (wror.com)
  • On Instagram, ‘Rabbinic Fit Check' is a look book for Jewish clergy (sun-sentinel.com)

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