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The owner offers a variety of books that she’s read in the past, and vintage items from thrift stores. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Miller)

Newton-Based Business Rebooked Breathes New Life Into Used Books

Ella Champagne and Elise Kirwin • October 22, 2023
Through her Newton-based business, Rebooked, Miller recirculates her favorite books and vintage items throughout the area.
The owner offers a variety of books that she’s read in the past, and vintage items from thrift stores. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Miller)

Newton-Based Business Rebooked Repurposes Old Books Into New Hands

Ella Champagne and Elise Kirwin • October 22, 2023
Through her Newton-based business, Rebooked, Miller recirculates her favorite books and vintage items throughout the area.
The dispensary, located in Newton Centre, opened on Sept. 7 with a three-day opening celebration. (Annie Ladd Reid / Heights Editor)

Newton Marijuana Dispensary Redefines the Meaning of Family Business

Annie Ladd Reid • September 17, 2023
A new type of family business has set up shop in Newton. The Green Lady Dispensary celebrated its grand opening.
The Newton School Committee unanimously approved Anna Nolin to succeed David Fleishmann as the next Newton superintendent. (Alyssa Anderson / Heights Editor)

Newton’s Next Superintendent Seeks To Develop Profile of a Graduate, Establish Close Working Relationships With Teachers

Shruthi Sriram • March 26, 2023
Nolin—an employee at the Natick Public Schools for 20 years and superintendent there for four—will begin as superintendent of NPS on July 1.
Teachers and residents commented on NPS’ response to the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing contract negotiations between teachers and the school committee. (Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Fulfilled Goods Minimizes Waste, Creates Community in Newton

Ella Song • February 27, 2023
The shop carries goods in bulk, and customers bring in their own reusable containers to fill up with the store’s products.
Lucas began his historic tenure as the first Black Newton City Councillor since 1987 in 2021. (Photo Courtesy of Tarik Lucas)

Tarik Lucas Breaks Barriers as First Black Newton City Councilor in 40 Years

Olivia Joung • February 22, 2023
As city councilor, Lucas said he is always listening to his constituents and building relationships with Newton residents.
Henrickson, who joined the NPD in 2009, recently began her job as commander of the community services Bureau. (Alyssa Anderson / Heights Editor)

Amanda Henrickson Becomes Second Female Lieutenant in NPD History

Shruthi Sriram • February 19, 2023
Henrickson, the highest-ranking female officer in the NPD, is only the second female lieutenant in the department’s history.
Newton Girl Scouts have opened cookie sales on Boston College’s campus and the greater community. (Alyssa Anderson / Heights Editor)

Cookie Connoisseurs: Newton Girl Scouts Build Skills Through Cookie Sales at BC

Ella Song • February 6, 2023
The Girl Scout cookie season in the area lasts from Dec. 6, 2022 through March 10 in order to maximize the involvement of various troops.
Two years after thwarting competitive progressive challengers for the House of Representatives seat, Auchincloss boasts one of the strictest party-line voting records in congress. (Photo Courtesy of Matt Corridoni)

Auchincloss Rejects Labels Ahead of Uncompetitive Re-election Bid

Victor Stefanescu • September 25, 2022
Two years after thwarting competitive progressive challengers for his seat, Auchincloss boasts one of the strictest party-line voting records in congress.
In The Face of Potential Job Cuts, Newton Public Schools Community Takes a Stand

In The Face of Potential Job Cuts, Newton Public Schools Community Takes a Stand

Julia Remick, Connor Siemien, and Olivia Joung • April 3, 2022
“Everyone in Newton cares so much about their children’s education—how could we support them taking anything away?” a teaching assistant said. 
Politicians Call for Greater Sanctions, Humanitarian Aid at Newton Rally for Ukraine

Politicians Call for Greater Sanctions, Humanitarian Aid at Newton Rally for Ukraine

Victor Stefanescu • March 27, 2022
“I think it's important to understand that everyone’s lives are impacted—that it's not somebody else's world,” Kissin said. “The whole free world needs to step up.”
Local Ukrainian Immigrants Face Uncertainty, New Challenges Following Russian Invasion

Local Ukrainian Immigrants Face Uncertainty, New Challenges Following Russian Invasion

Victor Stefanescu • March 21, 2022
“But even—the interesting thing—even here, I'm not feeling safe now, just because of one crazy guy that has nukes in his power,” he said.
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