THE WEEK IN NEWTON: Harvest Fair Anniversary; Newton Native's New Book; Man Chases After Bike Thieves

Newton Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Harvest FairAt 40 years old, Newton’s biggest fair is still exciting and new. Check it out.

Newton Native Revisits College Rape, Response, in ‘Girl in the Woods’In her second year in college, this Newton native said she was raped, and the case was found inconclusive. ‘Girl in the Woods’ is her story.

Search Foreclosures in Newton

Start with this list from Zillow.

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

Are you a phubber? Are you phubbing right now? Is someone phubbing you?

T-Mobile Data Breach Impacts More Than 287,000 Massachusetts Customers

Attorney General Maura Healey issues advice for consumers following Experian breach of T-Mobile users’ data.

Newton Free Library

Watch this compelling interview with Stephen Kurkjian author of Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World’s Greatest Art Heist. Stephen will speak here on Wed., 10/7 at 7:00 pm....

20 New Jobs In (or Near) Newton

Take a look at the newest employment opportunities near you.

Newton Needham Chamber Welcomes New Member

Glass, Arts and More is the new member of the Newton Needham Chamber.

Hurricane Joaquin Tracking Further Offshore, Traveling Northeast

Wind and coastal flood advisories are in effect, and more rain expected due to a separate system not associated with Joaquin.

Nahanton Street Back Open, Say PoliceA tree blocked the road for nearly three hours.

Have Coffee, Learn About Newton Country Day SchoolIt’s the first of two coffee times for parents of prospective students.

Find Rentals in NewtonLooking in the Newton area? Start with this list from Zillow.

Three Minutes on a Park Bench with Historic Preservation expert Ward Hamilton

Hamilton shares some tips with Patch on the business and on the home preservation in New England.

West Nile Death, Bomb Squad Evacuates High School, Fatal Wreck, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch the heartwarming video of a wheelchair-bound boy scoring a touchdown that made ESPN’s Sportscenter.

It’s Banned Books Week at the Newton Free Library

Visit the library to see the list of books available.

Nearly 70 Newton Students Excel in Russian School of Mathematics Competition

Congrats to these Newton students.

Massachusetts Ranked Best State for Teachers

Educators in the commonwealth make the 5th highest average salaries in the country, and generally work in quality schools, a study shows.CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff) Sep 29, 20150Patch LocalStre

Tragic, Fiery Wreck, Attempted Carjacking, Wild, Allegedly Drunken Ride: MA Patch Today

Plus, the Halloween Capital of the world kicks off the witching season, and a Mass. man dies in the Maine surf.

Newton Police: Man Chases Bike Thieves; Numerous Car Breaks; Whole Foods Shoplifting

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

Alexander ‘Sam’ Proia, Cherished Newton Coach, Waltham Resident, Passed Away

Services are on Wednesday. Proia served in WWII, was a member of the Waltham Lions Club and a cherished Newton coach.

These Houses Sold Recently in Newton

Take a look at what sold recently in Newton.

Newton Free Library

Newton’s own Roxanne participated in the American Library Association’s Virtual Read Out for Banned Books Week. Check it out!

Governor Announces Series of DCF Reforms

On the heels of high-profile failures like the Baby Doe case, Gov. Charlie Baker vowed to “keep kids safe.”

Nahanton Street Back Open, Say PoliceA tree blocked the road for nearly three hours.

Have Coffee, Learn About Newton Country Day SchoolIt’s the first of two coffee times for parents of prospective students.

Find Rentals in NewtonLooking in the Newton area? Start with this list from Zillow.

Three Minutes on a Park Bench with Historic Preservation expert Ward Hamilton

Hamilton shares some tips with Patch on the business and on the home preservation in New England.

West Nile Death, Bomb Squad Evacuates High School, Fatal Wreck, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch the heartwarming video of a wheelchair-bound boy scoring a touchdown that made ESPN’s Sportscenter.

It’s Banned Books Week at the Newton Free Library

Visit the library to see the list of books available.

Nearly 70 Newton Students Excel in Russian School of Mathematics Competition

Congrats to these Newton students.

Massachusetts Ranked Best State for Teachers

Educators in the commonwealth make the 5th highest average salaries in the country, and generally work in quality schools, a study shows.CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff) Sep 29, 20150Patch LocalStre

Tragic, Fiery Wreck, Attempted Carjacking, Wild, Allegedly Drunken Ride: MA Patch Today

Plus, the Halloween Capital of the world kicks off the witching season, and a Mass. man dies in the Maine surf.

Newton Police: Man Chases Bike Thieves; Numerous Car Breaks; Whole Foods Shoplifting

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

Alexander ‘Sam’ Proia, Cherished Newton Coach, Waltham Resident, Passed Away

Services are on Wednesday. Proia served in WWII, was a member of the Waltham Lions Club and a cherished Newton coach.

These Houses Sold Recently in Newton

Take a look at what sold recently in Newton.

Newton Free Library

Newton’s own Roxanne participated in the American Library Association’s Virtual Read Out for Banned Books Week. Check it out!

Governor Announces Series of DCF Reforms

On the heels of high-profile failures like the Baby Doe case, Gov. Charlie Baker vowed to “keep kids safe.”

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