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Police Identify Man Fatally Shot on Temple St
August 25, 2026
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William Woodworth Identified as Man Fatally Shot by Cambridge Police
Officials on Monday identified William Woodworth, 64, of Watertown as the man fatally shot by Cambridge police on Friday night. Police and the Middlesex District Attorney's office said officers responded to a report of people gathered in a parking lot off Temple Street and were engaged verbally with several individuals when they allege Woodworth got out of a vehicle and pointed a firearm at officers; police say they tried to disarm him before shooting. Officers were wearing body cameras and that footage is part of the ongoing investigation, though officials have not said when it will be released publicly.
Cambridge Day
Keezer's, Le Courtier Relocate Ahead of Mass. Ave. Redevelopment
Keezer's and Le Courtier House of Alterations are moving from 1738 to 1730 Massachusetts Avenue ahead of an Aug. 31 relocation deadline tied to a planned six-story, 71-unit residential and retail project.
Cambridge Day
Brattle Theatre Screens Sci-Fi Classic 'The Man from Planet X'
The Brattle Theatre screens Edgar G. Ulmer's 1951 sci-fi classic "The Man from Planet X" tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m., marking the film's 75th anniversary with a double feature.
Harvard Square Business Association
Incumbent and Challenger Debate Public Safety in Middlesex DA Forum
Incumbent Middlesex DA Marian Ryan and challenger David Solet debated key issues, including reinstating ShotSpotter in Cambridge and combating AI scams, in a candidate forum ahead of the Sept. 1 primary.
The Belmont Voice
BiotechTuesday Hosts Summer Networking Event With Live Rock Music
BiotechTuesday hosts its summer networking event tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at La Fabrica, featuring live music from industry band Almost The Cure.
BiotechTuesday
Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group Meets to Discuss New Novel
The Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group holds a hybrid meeting today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from noon to 1 p.m., discussing Evelyn Clark's novel "The Ending Writes Itself."
City of Cambridge
In-Person Early Voting for the State Primary Runs Through Friday
Cambridge voters can cast early, in-person ballots for the State Primary daily today through Friday, Aug. 28, at three locations, including the Main Library and Valente Library.
City of Cambridge
Vote-by-Mail Requests Due Today for State Primary
Cambridge voters have until 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, to submit a vote-by-mail application for the Sept. 1 State Primary; early in-person voting continues through Friday, Aug. 28.
City of Cambridge
Black Men's Mental Health Series Meets Tonight
The Black Men's Mental Health Series meets tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Drive, with Dr. Kwame Dance facilitating and refreshments provided.
City of Cambridge
Free Library Yoga Wraps Summer Series
Cambridge Public Library hosts the final session of its outdoor Yoga in the Park summer series tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library, led by Shayla Tate of M.U.D.D. Flower Yoga.
City of Cambridge
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