In a ceremony this week, Wayland firefighters sprayed the new engine with water to welcome its arrival. trib.al/ipsf1ki

One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/jvkUZeO

Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. trib.al/NdzjUzo

Built in 1905, this 7,500 square-foot home is shrouded from the road by a wall of trees. trib.al/lwsPzEh

With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. trib.al/cvTqdFo

See what's going on at the Wayland library the week of Aug. 15. trib.al/6FTtvAF

Wayland firefighter and paramedic Lindsay Byrne and her sister, nurse Nicole Kelly, saved a woman in diabetic shock mid-flight. trib.al/wVOc0ih

The water main broke in an area just east of Cochituate State Park. trib.al/Sol8uea

One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/qm3p17j

Check out the latest update from your neighbor on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/xzzHE9j

The learning center offers pre-elementary education for students under age 6. trib.al/9DpglMW

On Aug. 27, cleanup organizers want 10,000-plus people to return to the Blackstone for an enormous litter pickup. trib.al/LZi9JlO

A closure of Commonwealth Road near Lake Cochituate State Park will stretch into a third day after a water main break Monday. trib.al/nm3JwjD

Sales of single family homes and condos in Massachusetts have dropped significantly, signaling a cooling trend, a Warren Group report said. trib.al/RKcaZSs

One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/ThgmteT

The small dog was seriously injured in the attack on Tuesday night, Sudbury police said. trib.al/XbspRIF

The brush fire along South Street was first reported Tuesday night and drew fire departments from several local towns. trib.al/zHWckgo

The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. trib.al/sMjerTG

After a fall preview this week (including a tiny nor'easter), temperatures are headed back up. trib.al/AIuGCzi

The Charles River is only a few inches deep in the worst spots, some of the lowest levels seen in years. trib.al/NzNQ0Br