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Eugene “Gene” Francis Frain of Watertown died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his residence. He had celebrated his 82nd birthday earlier in the month. He was a lifelong and accomplished musician, specializing in the tin whistle, flute and piano.

The Watertown High football team earned its first victory over a Middlesex League opponent in four years.

The Watertown High field hockey team survived a Division 2 North playoff match with rival Belmont that went to penalty shots Friday afternoon.

Catherine R. (MacDonald) Colantonio of Newton died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. Her son Paul Colantonio lives in Watertown.

The girls, still undefeated, beat Belmont on penalty strokes. More details later...

An $8.75-million bond will fund the school’s permanent acquisition of its Stanley Avenue home and allow it to buy adjacent land

They want to learn how far PCBs have spread.

With large crowds taking advantage of early voting elsewhere in the country, Watertown residents have been asking if they can vote early.

As part of a plan to reconfigure toll lanes and increase traffic flow throughout the Pike, the I-90 (MassPike) East toll plaza near Route128 will be changed this weekend, according to the Mass. Turnpike Authority. The new configuration will be in place for commuters on Nov. 3.

Anthony Aquilano of Sandwich died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Falmouth Hospital. He was 85. Mr. Aquilano had been a longtime Watertown resident before moving to Sandwich.

What began as a normal patrol shift for Belmont Police Officer Mike McHugh ended with an 88-year-old man living to see another birthday.

A window of a Chrysler Sebring parked on Carver Road East was smashed in a break-in, even though the owner had left the door unlocked. That's the lead item of this week's blotter from Watertown Police.

Freshman Erika Kelly scored twice as the Watertown High field hockey team moved within a game of an undefeated regular season with a 3-2 victory over Winchester at Victory Field Tuesday.

Raider freshman Erika Kelly had a hat trick in a 6-0 win over Wakefield on Friday.

Now they’re off to Tsongas Arena Oct. 25, to compete for another title, bringing them closer to the Nationals in Florida in the late fall.

Engagements, weddings and other milestones by Watertown residents

Events and programs of interest to Watertown seniors

Events, programs and honors of interest to Watertown businesspeople

Out-of-state proponents will spend a lot of money to support their false claims and misplaced agenda.

Watertown political news, including news releases from incumbents and challengers.