Email Grahame.Turner@patch.com Phone 617-817-5794 Hometown Acton, Mass. Birthplace Ascot, United Kingdom Birthday Oct. 29, 1984 Bio: I came to Boston initially to attend Northeastern University as an Engineering student, before realizing Math was not my strong suit. I graduated with a degree in English, class of 2008. I worked as a technical writer, and then began a freelancer writing career in 2009, which soon lead me to Patch, which was my first adventure in Journalism.
On the side, I am a creative writer interested in short stories--I'd eventually like to write a novel. I spend too much time on the internet, and am fascinated by the sense of community that builds up around social networking.
I grew up in Acton, Mass, fell in love with the Boston area during college, and now live in Jamaica Plain, Mass.
My Beliefs
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Politics
I am registered independent, but tend to lean toward Democratic ideas. I believe that good ideas have no political leaning, and that the Nation's greatest resource is its people.
Religion
When asked, I describe myself as "agnostic, leaning toward atheism." I was raised in a Christian church, and can still both believe in and respect the community of believers in any religious group.
Sylvia Plath, who grew up in Wellesley and wrote "The Bell Jar," took her life in February 1963. Wellesley College is celebrating with an art installation.
Needham State Representative Denise Garlick reports on her work for the past year, and previews the 2013 legislative session.
Agreement between Wellesley father and daughter to switch off Facebook getting some press.
Five things today for folks who are interested in education, writing or Town Meeting membership.
Police received fewer calls, made fewer arrests and issued fewer criminal complaints.
A quick look at Needham High School sports action over the past week, featuring basketball, track and gymnastics.
The following information was supplied by the Needham Police Department. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Wellesley Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Both Needham and Wellesley schools are open, with a two-hour delay. Was this the right call for the towns?
As you dig out from the blizzard, snap some photos and give your back a break.
As you dig out from the blizzard, snap some photos and give your back a break.
About 1 percent of Needham NStar customers reporting power outages.
All occupants accounted for after explosion
Thanks to Winter Storm Nemo, Needham is expecting between 21 and 33 inches of snow this weekend! See how many inches have fallen in your area with the LIVE map below.
Thanks to Winter Storm Nemo, Wellesley is expecting between 21 and 33 inches of snow this weekend! See how many inches have fallen in your area with the LIVE map below.
As Winter Storm Nemo hits, a frosty Five Things you Need to Know.
As Winter Storm Nemo hits, a frosty Five Things you Need to Know.
Two new Needham Channel videos from the latest hockey game and the basketball game against Weymouth.
The Boston Cello Quartet stopped by the Wellesley Channel studio to talk about their upcoming album.