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Keenan St. fire displaces seven residents
August 25, 2026
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East Watertown fire displaces seven residents
Flames were shooting from the roof of the three-level, two-family home at 41-43 Keenan St. when firefighters arrived Saturday night, and a second alarm was requested as fire spread into the attic and threatened a neighboring property, Chief Ryan Nicholson said. All residents had evacuated before crews entered the building; the home was determined uninhabitable, displacing seven residents, and the American Red Cross was notified to assist. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for evaluation after experiencing heat-related symptoms.
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Teen creative writing workshop meets this afternoon
The Watertown Free Public Library hosts a Teen Creative Writing Workshop today, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Teen Room, for grades 6-12.
Watertown Free Public Library
Cook the Books gathers for Three Sisters cuisine
Cook the Books meets today, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the library cafe; participants bring potluck dishes featuring corn, beans, and/or squash.
Watertown Free Public Library
Family Story Time set for early evening
The Watertown Free Public Library holds Family Story Time today, 6:00-6:30 p.m. in the Children's Program Room, for ages 0-5; no registration required.
Watertown Free Public Library
Girl Scout Daisy troop info meeting tonight
An informational meeting on joining Watertown Girl Scout Daisy Troop 81619 takes place tonight, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the library.
Watertown Free Public Library
Charles River co-op outreach meeting at library
A Charles River co-op meeting is set for today, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, to plan outreach ahead of the annual meeting.
Watertown Free Public Library
Youth arts camp explores the natural world
Mosesian Center for the Arts' Art of the Natural World program for grades 6-8 continues today, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., during its August 24-28 week.
Mosesian Center for the Arts
DIY Drama camp continues at Mosesian Arts
Mosesian Center for the Arts' DIY Drama program for grades 1-5 continues today, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., during its August 24-28 session.
Mosesian Center for the Arts
Mini Musical Revue camp rehearses this week
Mosesian Center for the Arts' Mini Musical Revue program for grades 3-5 continues today, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., during its August 24-28 week.
Mosesian Center for the Arts
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