Mall Thief, Porter's Missing, ICON Opens, More: Newton's Mid-Week Review

Woman Lifts Expensive Jackets, Disappears Into Mall Crowds: Newton PoliceThe following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Porter the Dog Is Missing: Have You Seen Him?Porter is missing, and his family is missing him. Let’s help bring him home.

Find Rentals in NewtonLooking to rent in Newton? Start with this list from Zillow.

Marathon Bomber, Slain Officer Honored, Best High School, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a cheerleading coach is accused of raping a teen student, and a local police chief is stalked.

Babysitter Kidnapping, ‘Pastafarian’ Rights, Midnight Manhunt, and More: Best of November

Plus, a former cop who fabricated a shooting is found dead, and another officer is honored for an unexpected act of kindness.

Criminal Justice Reform, Reentry Solutions, Discussed at National Summit Attended by Middlesex Sheriff

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian participated in the Operation Reform summit.

3 Ways To Prepare Your Home For A Winter Sale

To make your home stand out from the competition during the colder months, here are 3 tips to make your home more appealing to buyers.

ICON Salon Opens in Newton

The son of the legendary Vidal Sassoon opens a salon in Newton.

These Houses Sold (And for This Much) in Newton

Check out what sold in Newton real estate recently.

The Best, And Worst, Retailers for Cyber Week

What companies offer the biggest discounts? What category has the biggest savings? WalletHub took an in-depth look

Newton South Logs a Win, Advancing on Quiz Show, Chef Hosts Benefit: The Week in Newton

Plus, new jobs, real estate and more. Take a look back at a busy week on Newton Patch.

10 Can’t-Miss Amazon Cyber Monday Deals

While you were digesting turkey and stuffing, the Patch Deal Hound was sniffing out bargains. Have a look — they won’t last.

20 Hot New Jobs Near Newton

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, P.F. Chang’s, Constant Contact, Bose and Pastene are among the many companies hiring.

Tragic Shelter Fire, Former Cop Found Dead, Armory Break-in, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, the Patriots play tribute to a local teen killed in a terrorist attack, and you can still take advantage of some Black Friday deals.

The Cheapest House on the Market in Newton is $474,999

The home is in a desirable neighborhood and had major renovations.

Newton Resident in ‘Frankenstein 2029’

Joshua Silver of Newton explores boundaries between man and machine in ‘Frankenstein 2029.

Scam Alert: Criminals Pose As Middlesex Sheriff’s Office

Callers have been threatening victims with arrest for failure to pay debts, authorities said.

10 Totally Awesome Amazon Black Friday 2015 Deals

Get a head start on your holiday shopping here.