By Mike Rubin

Despite a strong effort, the Somerville High swimming squad suffered another tough loss.

Following a strong start, the Highlanders lost 91-73 to Malden in Thursday’s Greater Boston League match-up at the Kennedy Pool.

By George  P. Hassett

A 12-year-old boy threatened two other boys with a knife on Springfield Street Jan. 19, police said.

The two boys were frightened but not hurt, police said. Officers notified parents of the victims and officials at their school. The boy with the knife was spoken to by officers and his parents were notified of the incident.

By George P. Hassett

A woman stole the tip jar from the counter of a Davis Square restaurant Jan. 17, according to police.

Police said they have identified the woman and will file charges against her for larceny. An employee chased the woman to the parking lot behind the Davis Square Post Office and tried to negotiate with the suspect, police said.

The Somerville High boys' basketball team suffered a tough 69-68 overtime loss to Everett last Tuesday night. - Photo by Kelsey Garrity

By Mike Rubin

With a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Somerville High boys basketball team was on course to deliver a shocking upset. Instead, they fell in a heartbreaking loss to Everett. Guided by clutch free throws, Everett handed the Highlanders a tough 69-68 overtime loss in last Tuesday’s Greater Boston League showdown at Everett High School. The Highlanders now stand at 7-2 overall.

“It’s tough because we had them right there, and we let it slip away,” said coach Mark Antonelli. ‘We’re a young team, and we’ll learn from this and bounce back. The guys are working hard and they’re doing a great job. Even though that Everett was the bigger team, this was a game we could’ve and should’ve won.”

Sweet Justice plays at his son Andrew's 1st birthday party.

By Ashley Troutman

Jeff Jam, Rhythmic Explorations, Sweet Justice, and Steve Mayone will collaborate to entertain adults and children alike at the Music Fair for Families. Sponsored by Somerville Family and Community Connections (SFCC), the fair will be held on Sunday, Jan. 30.

Tara McCaffrey, member of the Parent Advisory Council for SFCC, said, “We are looking forward to seeing members of the community, and giving families and kids something fun to do on a cold winter afternoon. We hope everyone who comes along will sing and dance, and have a great time with friends and neighbors.”

On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte

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Two articles two weeks in a row about the snow? There is so much to talk about regarding the tons of ever graying, and slowly disappearing white stuff, and how it affects us.

Rehearsals of Somerville High School's Willy Wonka: The Musical.

By Cathleen Twardzik

Willy Wonka: The Musical will be perform at Somerville High School on February 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and February 5 at 2 p.m.
The annual SHS Musical is an after school activity within the music department.

The musical was selected because the directors were intrigued by this musical version’s use of elements from the 1970s film, as well as the new movie and the book, according to Rosemary, Sears, producer of the musical, and Assistant Band Director at Somerville High.

Below is a breakdown of alderman’s attendance of committee meetings last year. Ward Two Alderman Maryann Heuston, chair of the finance committee, attended the most meetings .

By George P. Hassett

A delivery driver for a Somerville Mexican restaurant was robbed at knife point as he made a delivery to the Mystic Avenue housing development.

When the driver reached the front door he was approached by three Hispanic males, police said. One of the men placed a knife to the victim’s neck and took the food, the man’s cell phone and his wallet. The suspects then ran to Memorial Road.

By Grub

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Too bad, Bob Kraft won’t have to shell out for a new set of walnut sized Super Bowl rings. The way our boys played last Sunday, Kraft should order up a bunch of big plastic Cracker Jack knock offs. Anyway, now that the Super Bowl doesn’t matter this year we can focus on something really important: The Super Bowl half time show.