Sick From Chipotle, Road Rage Arrest, More: The Week in Newton

Middlesex Sheriff: ‘A Man’s Strength Should be Shown Through His Character’

Sheriff Koutoujian is serving as the co-chair of the 2016 White Ribbon Day Campaign designed to combat violence against women.

The Single Best Holiday Gift For Dog Lovers -- Paws Down

The Patch Deal Hound sniffed out this pawfect gift for dog lovers — and got Patch readers a special deal along the way. Woof Woof!

Giving Police a Chance to Get Addicts to Treatment

Newton-based Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I) has enlisted another treatment center.

The Patch Holiday Gift Guide For Wine Lovers (And The People Who Love Them)

The Patch Deal Hound has sipped, swirled and picked out the 12 best holiday gifts for the wine-drinker in your life.

Blaze Displaces Dozens, Illegal Guns, Sanctions on Bar, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a community mourns the sudden loss of a third-grader, and a fund is established for the victims of of a tragic, fatal fire.

Yard Waste Pick-up Continues in NewtonThe date is extended through Dec. 18. Two dates for Christmas tree pickups is announced.

Newton’s Home of the Week: A Good One for Flippers and Do-It-YourselfersThis fixer-upper is on the market for $560,000.

Patch’s 16 Most Popular Amazon Holiday DealsDoes your Significant Other follow the Patch Deal Hound? If so, chances are pretty good you’re getting one of these goodies from Santa.

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Middlesex Sheriff: ‘A Man’s Strength Should be Shown Through His Character’Sheriff Koutoujian is serving as the co-chair of the 2016 White Ribbon Day Campaign designed to combat violence against women.

Mini Pet Horse Shot, Bomb Threat, Muslims Threatened, and More: OMGPD

Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.

20 Hot New Jobs Near Newton

Charles River Center, Olympus Surgical Technologies and Constant Contact are among those hiring.

Flag Pic Banned, Tragic Fire, Chipotle Sick List, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, A man who allegedly stole human skeletons heads to court, and a teenager accused of killing his teacher to learn his fate.

Why Are Flags Half-Staff on Saturday?

The governor ordered flags to be flown at half staff at all state buildings on Saturday.

Geminids Meteor Shower 2015 Peak: The Year’s Finale

Geminids Meteor Shower 2015 Peak: The Year’s Finale

Rotary Club of Newton

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Road Rage Incident, Man Knocks Glasses Off Disabled Person’s Face: Newton Police

Plus, a hair salon worker is charged for allegedly breaking into a nearby parking lot, with his apron still on.

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston

Looking for an interactive, kid friendly way to celebrate Chanukah? Look no further than PJ Library’s dreidel fun with LEGO!

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Newton Ranked 12th Worst College ExperienceWallethub released its 2015 best and worst college cities and towns report.

Chipotle Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Dozens in Boston AreaHealth officials determined that a sickness that hit many students at Boston College over the weekend was the norovirus.

How Charitable Are Massachusetts Residents?Not so much, according to new survey findings released by WalletHub. Utah gives the most, while RI gives the least. Who do you support?

Newton Students at ‘Empowering Girls’ 2015 ConferenceStudents from the Jackson School attended this annual conference that focuses on empowering girls.

Patch’s 16 Most Popular Amazon Holiday DealsDoes your Significant Other follow the Patch Deal Hound? If so, chances are pretty good you’re getting one of these goodies from Santa.

Newton Needham Chamber Welcomes New Member

Mia Katz Communications is the newest addition to the Chamber’s growing membership.

Chipotle Sick List in Mass. Up to 120

There are as many as 120 students sick at Boston College, the latest in a string of health concerns at Chipotle restaurants.

Car Explodes, Teen Murder Trial, High School Bomb Threat, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a miniature pet horse faces a possible death sentence after being shot in the leg, and a local musician is in line for a huge honor.

Find Rentals in Newton

Looking to rent in Newton? Start with this list from Zillow.

How Charitable are Massachusetts Residents?

Not so much, according to a new study. Utah gives the most, while RI gives the least. The Bay State is closer to RI. Who do you support?

Skeleton Theft, ‘Big Mama’ Arrest, E.coli Outbreak, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a Swansea man is found dead after barricading himself in his house, and is the snow pile back already?

Chipotle E.coli Outbreak May Have Spread to Massachusetts

More than two dozen were sickened, reportedly after eating at the restaurant. Chipotle says there’s no evidence of E.coli.

Newton Ranked 12th Worst College Experience

Wallethub released its 2015 best and worst college cities and towns report.

Margaret Whiting, Newton High Graduate, Worked for Digital, Dies at 89

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Newton Students at ‘Empowering Girls’ 2015 Conference

Students from the Jackson School attended this annual conference that focuses on empowering girls.

Banana Attack, Newton’s Schools Are Tops, ‘Amazon’ Package Thief,

Plus, police logs, real estate, jobs, weather and more. A look back at the week on Newton Patch.

Newton Student Back from Morocco for Energy Study

A student from Newton, attending WPI, just returned from an intense hands-on research project in Morocco.