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Inside the new Arlington High, students and faculty reflect on their school

December 15, 2025

For Arlington High School students and faculty, the transition from the old buildings to the new one was a matter of quality of life…

Image of an AHS student and a guinea pig she rescued by Archer Liang

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AHS student turns her home into a guinea pig haven

November 9, 2025

by Amber Morris

The rustling and squeaking begin as Emily Ristuccia walks down the stairs to her basement. The 17-year-old peers into a row of cages lined…

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Arlington among few districts to exceed pre-pandemic MCAS scores

November 7, 2025

by Amber Morris

Arlington is one of only 13 school districts in Massachusetts where elementary and middle school students’ 2025 MCAS scores matched or exceeded pre-pandemic levels.…

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Residents weigh in on priorities for Arlington’s next comprehensive plan

October 31, 2025

Amber MorrisandPaige Albright

About 50 residents gathered Thursday night to offer opinions about housing, economic development and other issues as town leaders shape Arlington’s new comprehensive plan,…

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As Arlington drafts a new comprehensive plan, some 2015 goals remain unfulfilled or ongoing

October 30, 2025

by Amber Morris

In 2015, Arlington released a master plan to serve as a roadmap for the town’s future, outlining where and how it would grow, what…

Bus berth at Alewife Station for Route 76.

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Riders back on route as MBTA revives 76 bus

October 15, 2025

by Amber Morris

The 76 bus turned into Alewife Station just after 9:30 a.m. The route – from Alewife in Cambridge, through southern Arlington, to Lincoln Laboratory…

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Jug band festival brings 1920s music on homemade instruments back to Arlington

September 29, 2025

Amber MorrisandPaige Albright

Hundreds of people of all ages gathered and danced Saturday on the lawn of the Jason Russell House, home to the Arlington Historical Society,…

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Town seeks bids on public building, prompting fears for ACMi’s future

September 24, 2025

by Amber Morris

UPDATED, Sept. 29: Arlington is inviting bids to lease the town-owned building occupied by Arlington Community Media Inc., a move that could displace the…

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Hundreds gather for cheerful and sunny Arlington Town Day

September 22, 2025

Paige AlbrightandAmber Morris

Arlington’s 47th annual Town Day on a bright, sunny Saturday drew hundreds of people, many with their families, friends, teammates and pets. Over 250…

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Inside the new Arlington High, students and faculty reflect on their school

AHS student turns her home into a guinea pig haven

Arlington among few districts to exceed pre-pandemic MCAS scores

Residents weigh in on priorities for Arlington’s next comprehensive plan

As Arlington drafts a new comprehensive plan, some 2015 goals remain unfulfilled or ongoing

Riders back on route as MBTA revives 76 bus

Jug band festival brings 1920s music on homemade instruments back to Arlington

Town seeks bids on public building, prompting fears for ACMi’s future

Hundreds gather for cheerful and sunny Arlington Town Day

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Town holds flu shot clinic

Swap Shed open

Friday night drumming classes

Electronics recycling event

Arlington estate sale

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Arlington weather: frost possible, chilly start

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Maureen C. Regan, retired Watertown educator, has died

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Police Log: Sept. 22-27; an accident, trees damaged, a neighbor dispute

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