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Salzer: Denebola article about steroids uses 'fictional' examples

Newton South High School Principal Brian Salzer sent an email to parents today after an article in the Sports section of school newspaper "Denebola," reported that an anonymous student "saw several students talking out small glass vials and injecting themselves near the top of their backside with needles." (Wicked Local Newton, 12/18/08)

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NEWTON NORTH: Track teams dominate

Newton North senior Michele Kaufman and sophomore Margo Gillis bested the entire Bay State Conference in their respective events during yesterday's 59-26 victory over Braintree at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.  (Daily News Tribune Sports, 12/19/08)

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At the Local, food and friends come together (Globe Staff / Wendy Maeda)

At the Local, food and friends come together

"There's nothing remarkable about the decor of the Local; just as well, because you don't want anything to take your attention away from the food," writes Globe food critic Ann Luisa Cortissoz. (Boston Globe)

What's Newton reading?

Six writers on Sunday afternoon at Newtonville Books read from works by the late David Foster Wallace, who took his own life in September. (Off the Shelf Blog, 12/16/08)

2007 vs. 2008: Newton housing comparison
by zip code

In view of the fact that Newton is so large and the villages quite diverse, I was curious to see if Newton housing performed as a whole or did certain villages operate on their own. (Szerlip's Blog, 12/18/08)
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Firefighter Friday: A Column by Jessica Locke

In honor of the season, I'd like to bring up some of the wonderful things the Newton Firefighters do for their community. (Globe West Blog, 12/19/08)
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Balser surveys city

A number of residents received a polling call last week and were questioned about taxes, schools, teachers, firefighters and about several of the state's elected officials. (Wicked Local Newton, 12/18/08)

Six Books on Two Battles, part 1

Back in September, Ed Roche of the Charlestown Militia Company passed this question to NEREV, the email list for New England Revolutionary War reenactors: What are the six books you would recommend to the public regarding Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill? (Boston 1775, 12/18/08)

Advisory group suggests trash fees and other ideas to balance Newton's budget

The Citizen Advisory Group offered the following recommendations to raise revenue for the City of Newton. (Wicked Local Newton, 12/18/08)

The Commons at Nonantum Village helps seniors remain independent

Just shy of his 60th birthday, Waltham native Luis LeBlanc knew it wasn't long before he'd need to stop working. (Wicked Local Newton, 12/18/08)
Travelers describe finding fatal crash

Travelers describe finding fatal crash

Public safety personnel at the scene of Saturday morning's crash on Nonantum Road, after the vehicle had been pulled from the Charles River. (Boston Globe, 12/18/08)

West of Boston residents rally against toll hikes

Despite the cold, icy weather, Memorial Building in Framingham was full Wednesday night with residents and politicians opposing proposed toll increases for the Massachusetts Turnpike. (Globe West Blog, 12/18/08)

City's jobless rate inches up

Although Newton is still doing better than most of the rest of Massachusetts, the city's jobless rate is on the rise. (Globe West Blog, 12/18/08)

Renaissance pageant planned for Friday

The harmonies of Newton-based Cappella Clausura can be heard live Friday night as the mostly early music ensemble presents its most ambitious program of the year. (Boston Globe, 12/18/08)

Hospital to offer free health event at mall

Newton-Wellesley Hospital will sponsor "Get Healthy, Get Fit: Making Your New Year's Resolutions Last" on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Mall at Chestnut Hill. (Garden City Blog, 12/17/08)

Woman steals dry cleaning from Newton Zoots

A woman has been using different names and checks to get her dry cleaning done at the Zoots off Beacon Street. (Wicked Local Newton, 12/18/08)

Turf foe wants to be an alderman

Candidates for mayor aren't the only ones lining up for an election that's still 11 months away. (Newton Tab Blog, 12/17/08)

Route 9 gas station shut down for water in tanks

After seven customers reported to the police that their cars broke down from water found in their tanks, a US1 Petroleum gas station on Route 9 was shut down for the second time on Monday. (Wicked Local Newton, 12/17/08)
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