Welcome to Waltham Patch

When I started my journalism career a little more than three years ago, I was filing my stories on a computer, but they primarily appeared in print. Subscribers were only able to read our product.

Now, with Waltham Patch, my dedicated team of freelance reporters and myself are taking a different approach: instead of waiting for the newspaper each day, you can log onto Waltham Patch now and not only read stories about the community, but comment on them, upload your own photos, or post an event or announcement.

You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or sign up for our breaking news alerts and our daily and weekly newsletter on our home page. Also, don't hesitate to email me with story ideas, or feedback.

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Also, don't miss our awesome directory when you are wondering where to go for a tasty restaurant or place to buy flowers for your significant other.

While we're always here to cover important breaking news, human interest and feature stories are often what readers care more about. Things like profiles on local veterans or people lending a helping hand to struggling residents often draw more attention than the latest from the

Whether you are reading about local elections, a new business or a great concert, join the online fun at Waltham Patch.