Author: Bailey Scott
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‘We need more’: Waltham’s ICE policy draws praise, criticism
As federal immigration agents have arrested people across Massachusetts and rumors of more ICE sightings swirl, the Waltham Public Schools policy says it won’t allow agents onto school property without a warrant. Kate Perez, speaking in her capacity as acting…
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Waltham’s new high school brings career training to life
It doesn’t feel like a high school. Walking through the kitchen, the salon, the auto body shop, the carpentry shop — all of it looks, feels and even smells professional. Which is exactly the point, said Waltham High School Principal…
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Finalists for Waltham High School principal share visions for school’s future at parent forum
The finalists for the Waltham High School principal position answered questions about their visions and plans for the school Monday night at a forum for parents and guardians. The candidates, who were revealed by the school district Thursday, are Donavan…
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Waltham Public Schools announces finalists for high school principal job
A search committee has chosen three finalists for the position of principal at Waltham High School. The committee selected Donavan Tracey Jr., Courtney Gosselin and Mike Sabin, the school district announced Thursday. Darrell Braggs, the current principal, in December announced…
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Waltham man’s abduction in Uganda sparks demonstration at State House
Charles “Muvawala” Bukenya was found alive with signs of torture In a social media post by Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Party in Uganda, shares news about Charles “Muvawala” Bukenya’s abduction. About a dozen members of a Ugandan…
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Waltham’s pricey new high school gym falls short
Bleachers can be extended only partially during basketball games, as seen in this photo. (Photo by Bailey Scott) The most expensive school in Massachusetts has a problem. The bleachers in the brand-new Waltham High School gym can never be used…
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Harlem Wizards dazzle sold-out crowd at Kennedy Middle School
Kamil Brown (center) of the Harlem Wizards posing with Waltham fans. One, two, three, four, five, six lighting-fast passes in a row, and then a lob to the 6-foot-8 Tyler “Sky-Rise” Cronk, who dunks it over the head of a…