Community
New Musical Theater Program Opening in Burlington, Auditions Begin in January
TTS (That's The Spirit) Players is set to open with a new production in early 2026
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Sports
Basketball Sweeps Melrose; Strong Performances from Swim and Wrestling
Burlington basketball swept Melrose, wrestling shined at the Lowell Holidays, and swim saw a state qualifier despite a tough league loss.
Partner Story
Massachusetts kicks off big bet on battery storage
"Energy storage is the answer to [uneven production], because it allows us more generally to line up the supply and demand with each other so that they fit really well.”
Columns
A Cage or a Healthy Habitat? Lessons from Samson and Delilah
From tiny fish to tank-busting giants, our oscars taught us the painful difference between captivity and a true habitat.
Comics
just barely December 19: The Pinball Wizard
Community
Town Officials Present Long-Range Plan for Enhancing Mobility in Busy Commercial Area of Burlington
The high-level, long-range plan is a vision for the future, but governing boards want to see more
Community
Scouts Lead Major Wetlands Cleanup in Burlington, MA
Despite freezing weather, Burlington scouts logged 84 hours cleaning five acres of wetlands, demonstrating the principle of "Leave No Trace."
Sports
Wrestling Pins Malden Catholic as Girls’ Hockey Earns First Win
Wrestling cruised past Malden Catholic, girls’ hockey earned their first win of the season, and boys’ hockey fought hard but fell short
Community
How Other Burlingtons Celebrate the Holidays
From solstice gatherings to Diwali lights and Lunar New Year festivities, towns named Burlington mark winter in more ways than one.
Sports
Basketball Splits at Arlington as Boys Rally; Swim & Track Open Strong
Burlington basketball split at Arlington Tuesday while swim and track impressed in their openers; coaches see postseason potential early in the season.
Schools
School Committee Votes to Keep High School Building Committee Following Failure of Funding Vote
The Committee will collaborate with the community on next steps for the project.
Sports
Winter Sports Underway: Basketball, Hockey and Wrestling Open the Season for Burlington
Burlington winter teams opened the season with solid performances, from basketball and hockey results to a strong first showing on the wrestling mat.