NEWTON'S WEEK IN REVIEW: Ashley Madison Link; Best High School; PD Looks for Wallet Thieves; Riley is Found!

Heavy Rain, Flooding, Thunderstorms in Newton Through WeekendThe National Weather Service issued an alert that there is potential for flooding in the area. Route 117 is already flooding.

Newton PD Asks for Help to ID 2 SuspectsSuspects allegedly stole wallets from purses at local restaurants.

Newton Gets $236,000 Energy GrantThe state has awarded Newton a grant to install energy efficient lights at the schools and municipal buildings.

Newton Police: Theft at Athletic Club; Vandalism at Garden City Motor Parts

Newton Police: 1 Arrest; Sneakers Stolen at Sneaker Convention; Vandalism

The following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Newton Needham Chamber

Enjoy lunch with a stunning view overlooking the Charles River at the Riverbend Restaurant at the Boston Marriott Newton. For $20 (pay cash at the door) you’ll receive an extensive buffet style...

West Suburban YMCA

Check out Keeping Fit, our group exercise class for seniors. We’ll get you moving and having fun. Next class is tomorrow at 9:00 am in the Gym.

Mutated ‘Super Lice’ Invade Massachusetts

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston

Very impressive! Check out these campers from JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts & Science Camp show off their juggling skills! #JCCKaleidoscopeCamp #GetCreative bostonjcc.org/kaleidoscope

Ashley Madison Data Includes Mass. Government Workers, Military

Of the millions exposed in the Ashley Madison data hack, some can be traced back to government offices in Massachusetts, including Newton.

Wicked Cool Vet School

Consider this class for the budding young veterinarian in your home.

Find Rentals in Newton

Looking in the Newton area? Start with this list from Zillow.

Beating the Odds: Top Schools That Succeed Despite Inequality

Schools are spread across the country. None in Massachusetts made the list.

Newton Needham Chamber Shares Photos From Networking Event

The Chamber’s Women in Networking group had the opportunity to visit the Closet Exchange in Needham Center yesterday (8/18).

Newton Needham Chamber Now Recruiting For Referral Exchange Networks

The Newton Needham Chamber is offering membership in five Referral Exchange Networks at this time.

Newton South Left Off ‘America’s Best High Schools 2015’

Nineteen Massachusetts schools made Newsweek’s annual list; Newton South High wasn’t one of them.

Massachusetts High Schools Ranked Among Nation’s Top 500

Nineteen schools in the commonwealth made the list, and Dover-Sherborn cracks the top 20 in the country, according to Newsweek’s rankings.

Newton North Near Tops of Best High Schools List

Newsweek announced its top 500 public high schools in America.

Newton Needham Chamber

Join us for our first networking event of the fall at the Sheraton Needham Hotel for Members Appreciation Night on September 2! Members only - Free.

WATCH: Simple Message from Newton Police

Don’t want your valuables stolen? A good start is to lock your car.

Newton Police: Break-In on Foxhill Road; Graffiti of ‘Hateful Nature’ at Newton Community Center

The following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

That Newton House Sold for How Much?

Take a look at what sold and for how much in Newton real estate.

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N. Grafton Man Arrested for Driving on Heroin in Newton

The following is an excerpt from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

We were on site today at Bromley Heath for the Back to School Jam! Join us tomorrow at Brookline Veterans Housing located at 220 High Street for health information and prizes. #B2SJam

Hilton Removing All In-Room Porn From Its Hotels

The Hilton Inn and Resorts is getting rid of on-demand pornographic movies in its rooms, and gets its name off the “Dirty Dozen” list.

MBTA, Keolis Announce Plan to Improve Commuter Rail Service

The five-month plan is designed to improve the rail service and rebuild the trust of passengers.

Janet Springfield, Former Teacher at Underwood, Dies at 69

Springfield was very active in the Newton Community Farm and other local organizations. Services are this week.

Hot Outside? See What Farmer’s Almanac Says About Upcoming Winter

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has made its predictions.

Find Foreclosures in Newton

Start with this list of foreclosures from Zillow.

135 From Newton Run Falmouth Road Race

Thousands run in the 43rd annual race this weekend.

Newton PD Celebrates Four Promotions

Four officers were promoted within the department, with a ceremony held on Wednesday.