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Inside Addgene: The Watertown Nonprofit Powering Breakthroughs in Biotech
WATERTOWN – In a world where scientific collaboration is more crucial than ever, one Watertown-based nonprofit is playing a quiet but powerful role in advancing global research. Addgene, located just steps from Arsenal Yards, is a life science repository that provides critical materials to scientists around the world—most notably, plasmids, small DNA molecules essential to countless research projects.
The organization was recently featured in a new short documentary produced by WCA-TV, which premiered at the Community STEM Night on April 29 at Watertown Middle School. Through staff interviews and behind-the-scenes lab tours, the video reveals how Addgene’s mission to “share science” is more than a tagline—it’s a global operation rooted in accessibility, precision, and a passion for discovery.
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New City Hall Signage Adds Historical Context To Restored Paintings
WATERTOWN – New interpretive signs are now on display in the foyer of Watertown City Hall, providing historical context and background information for two restored paintings that depict key moments in the town’s history. The signs were installed following the restoration and reinstallation of the paintings in November 2024. The project was funded through the…
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Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll Highlights Watertown Farm-to-School Program During Local Visit
WATERTOWN – Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited Watertown on Thursday to highlight the city’s farm-to-school initiatives, touring a high-tech freight farm and meeting with students and educators involved in year-round food production and sustainability efforts. Driscoll began her visit at the freight farm located outside the Phillips Administration Building, where she spoke with Watertown…
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Raiders Report: Basketball Roundup, Hockey Update, and Dan Hogan’s Super Bowl LX Prediction
WATERTOWN – Watertown teams saw a busy week across multiple sports. The Raiders boys basketball team earned a 76–43 non-league win over Community Academy of Health and Science before returning to league play, where they fell to Stoneham in the opening game of a basketball doubleheader. The girls closed the night with a 48–33 win…