Category: Newton Beacon
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A rising young author turns her pain from battling cancer into purpose
Sophia D’Alleva has published a book while battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Courtesy photo Sophia D’Alleva pointed to the faint scar on the left side of her chest where her port-a-cath had been before doctors removed it. “It being ripped out of…
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Jane Yolen’s lasting impact on Newton’s literacy professionals
Jane Yolen, author of more than 400 books for children and young adults, has died at age 87. Courtesy photo Of all the books at The Newton Free Library, Jane Yolen’s Caldecott award-winning “Owl Moon” is the favorite of children’s…
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‘It’s not just a single person’: Groups of shoplifters target Newton retailers
Newton Police Department Headquarters. Photo by Bryan McGonigle Loose inventory was stacked in a pile as shop owner Shara Ertel unpacked products last month inside of her grocery store, Fulfilled Goods, in Newton Centre. A customer lingered nearby, hands slipping…
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Newton to deploy ‘smart meters’ for more accurate electricity use data
Newton residents can expect their old electric meters to be replaced with smart meters in the coming months. Smart meters are digital devices that can measure electric usage on a more detailed level than older meters. “They are basically digital…
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The Biltmore’s Rebirth: Newton’s oldest bar gets new owners, a new look and a new name
The owners of the Blue on Highland in Needham have taken over The Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton, and they’ve given it a new look and a new name, The Biltmore Tavern. Photo by Celine Hijazi. The Biltmore, a…
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Mayor Laredo reflects on first 100 days as mayor at public forum
Mayor Marc Laredo marked his first 100 days in office with a public event hosted by NewTV and the Newton Beacon on Thursday night. During the discussion, moderated by Newton Beacon editor-in-chief Bryan McGonigle and NewTV news director Jenn Adams,…
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Newton South High School Mock Trial Team shares the strategy behind their state win ahead of Nationals
Newton South Mock Trial Team prepares for national competition. Front: Owen Butler, left, and Emily Zisow, right. Back: Theo Younkin, left, and Sofia Telio, right. Courtesy photo A courtroom filled with mystery, jealousy and a peanut allergy found Audrey South…