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NO LIMITS: Waypoint Adventure gives students with physical and emotional challenges real-life experiences outdoors

Year-round programs include hiking, rock climbing, paddling, cycling, and cross-country skiing.

NO LIMITS: Waypoint Adventure gives students with physical and emotional challenges real-life experiences outdoors

Year-round programs include hiking, rock climbing, paddling, cycling, and cross-country skiing.

The Argument: Should the state require later start times for all middle and high schools?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

‘To do nothing is not an option:’ In Brookline, controversy grows over future of aging public ice rink

In Brookline, a potential expansion of a beloved — but aging — public ice rink has pitted critics against project proponents over concerns that a larger facility could spoil a gem of a public park.

Hilltop site for new Northeast Metro Tech raises opposition in Wakefield
While fully supporting a new school, some local residents contend placing it on the hilltop would destroy a natural area offering important wildlife habitat and a place for people to enjoy the outdoors.

BEVERLY BECKHAM
When should you call a doctor? Who stole my waist? And other questions we older folks want answered
Would that there was an actual fountain of youth. But there isn’t. If you live long enough you will grow old. So how do we navigate these years?

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BLOTTER TALES

‘Hubcat’ the kitten is rescued from a truck wheel in Lawrence

A kitten gets stuck in a truck wheel, a squirrel gets trapped inside a church closet, and other odd tales from local police departments.

SOUTH OF BOSTON

Company Theatre performs ‘Matilda’ in song

Popular Roald Dahl story for the whole family is given a holiday setting in Norwell.

THE INFORMER

Victorian Tea, ‘Auntie Mame’ performances, and a 100-year-old organ

Nahant Public Library’s first Victorian holiday tea party will feature a special blend from Salem’s Jolie Tea and live Christmas music by Boston-based singer and dulcimer player Diane Taraz.

Hanover

Luxury movie theater opens its doors

The upscale theater has a lobby bar and lounge, and concessions include cocktails and local craft beers from Burke’s Alewerks, Mayflower Brewing Co., and Untold Brewing.

Wellesley

Select Board condemns antisemitism, repudiates ‘Mapping Project’

Wellesley’s Select Board denounced antisemitism and a website that targets Jewish groups and leaders in Massachusetts, according to a statement.

Weymouth

Annual tree lighting set for Dec. 4

The event starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. when Santa leaves in a fire truck.

Quincy

City plans January, February votes to fill councilor seat

The slot opened when Brian Palmucci resigned, effective Oct. 27, to become a District Court judge.

Needham

Free holiday parking aims to encourage local shopping

The town is strictly enforcing the two-hour limit to ensure the metered spaces remain available to shoppers and diners during that period.