Dan Hogan

The Watertown High School football team capped off an undefeated regular season Friday, Oct. 30, defeating Wilmington 30-14 to finish 8-0 and capture the Middlesex League Freedom Division championship. After falling behind 7-0, the Raiders answered with a quarterback sneak by Coleman Kircher and a touchdown pass to Shane Garey to take a 14-7 halftime lead. Kircher connected with Cash Bailey for a 54-yard touchdown early in the second half, while a fourth-quarter safety and a rushing touchdown...

Watertown officials and local families gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of Bemis Park, unveiling a newly renovated playground and several recreational improvements. The project includes colorful climbing structures, a spray park area, upgraded basketball and multipurpose courts, and improvements to the baseball field. One of the park's newest features, a "scoot track," will soon be completed. The miniature roadway will feature painted traffic markings, giving children a safe place to...

For 75 years, Watertown Fire Station 3 on Orchard Street has served as a neighborhood fixture, responding to emergencies and building connections with generations of residents. The firehouse, which opened in October 1951, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. Watertown Fire Capt. Bob Power, who oversees the station, says its neighborhood atmosphere is what makes it special. Over the decades, Station 3 has undergone several changes. Watertown's fire department ambulance service began...

The Watertown High School football team kept its undefeated season alive Friday, Oct. 23, defeating Burlington 31-14 on the road to improve to 7-0. The Raiders jumped out to a 17-0 halftime lead behind a rushing touchdown from Jayden Pineda and a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Coleman Keuchkarian-McKeen to Charlie Lamacchia. Burlington cut the deficit to 17-8 in the third quarter, but Watertown responded with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Keuchkarian-McKeen connected with Lamacchia...

With the fall sports season nearing its conclusion, several Watertown High School teams are positioning themselves for the MIAA state tournaments, led by an undefeated football team, a surging field hockey program and a girls volleyball team making significant strides. Football The Watertown football team improved to 6-0 with a hard-fought 15-7 victory over Melrose on Friday, Oct. 16, at Victory Field. After falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter, the Raiders tied the game just before...

The Watertown Police Department has recognized Detective Joseph Reynolds as its latest Officer of the Month, honoring his dedication, professionalism and compassionate approach to investigations. The recognition is part of the department's Officer of the Month program, which highlights officers for their contributions to public safety and community service.