Bubbles Laundry Burns, School Evacuated, Heroin at Hotel: Waltham's Mid-week Review

WALTHAM, MA -- A look back at the week so far on Waltham Patch.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $500 Million; Largest Since February 2015Hitting the $500 million jackpot would be quite a way to start the new year. Here’s where to buy your ticket in Waltham.

Waltham Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Selling Heroin at Downtown Boston HotelA Waltham man faces gun and drug charges.

Whittemore School Evacuation: ‘Fan Was Not Ventilating Properly’The cause of the smell of gas that caused officials to evacuate the Waltham middle school on Tuesday has been determined.

Find Rentals in WalthamLooking in Waltham? Start with this list from Zillow.

UPDATED: Fire Destroys Waltham LaundromatCrews responded to the 3-alarm fire at a building on Moody Street, which houses Bubbles Laundry.

Lamacchia Realty’s 2015 Mortgage Review

We compiled a list of all the changes across the different mortgage agencies, most of which were very positive for the real estate market.

Train Derails, Baby Left in Cold Car, School Evacuated, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a Hudson man is charged with attempting to murder an officer, and a landmark former restaurant may get be revived.

Superintendent Addresses Whittemore School Evacuation

A Waltham middle school was evacuated on Tuesday morning after reports of high levels of carbon monoxide.

UPDATE: Elementary School in Waltham Evacuated Due to High CO Levels

No children were believed to be inside the school at the time.

Babysitter Charged With Kidnapping Back in Court, Heroin Alert, and More: Nearby News

Plus, the man charged with bringing an arsenal to Gillette Stadium laughs out loud in court, and a trooper is dragged during a traffic stop.

These Houses Sold (and for This Much) in Waltham

Look at what sold recently in Waltham real estate

Snow Showers to Make for Slippery Afternoon, Evening Commute

See when the snow is expected to fall in Waltham on Monday and what to expect.

Bundle Up Waltham: Arctic Cold on the Way

Bitter cold weather is on the way to New England. When will it arrive in Waltham?

UPDATED: Fire Destroys Waltham Laundromat

Crews responded to the 3-alarm fire at a building on Moody Street, which houses Bubbles Laundry.

2016

New Job for the New Year? 20 Near Waltham

If you’re looking for a job, you should be starting with Jobs on Patch.

2 Arrested for Second OUIs: Waltham Police

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

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