Power restored after outage hit a third of town

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Power restored after outage hits nearly a third of Concord

A failed power-protection switch on Main Street near the Sudbury River cut power Wednesday morning to 31.3% of Concord Municipal Light Plant customers. The outage forced police headquarters onto backup power and knocked out traffic lights at multiple intersections, and State Police helped direct traffic on Route 2 at Walden Street and Sudbury Road. Police officers were sent to Alcott Elementary and Concord-Carlisle High School to ensure emergency communication, and officials said power was back for all affected areas by 11:25 a.m.

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Carla Kaplan discusses Jessica Mitford biography tonight

As part of the Concord Festival of Authors, Carla Kaplan presents 'Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford' tonight, 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Goodwin Forum at the Main Library. The event is free.

Concord Free Public Library

Taste of Concord to feature 18 local food businesses

The Chamber of Commerce's Taste of Concord is October 20 at Nashawtuc Country Club, with 18 local food businesses and a guided international wine tasting by West Concord Wine & Spirits.

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Crash briefly closes Route 2 east in Concord

A driver had a medical episode and crashed near Route 2 and Walden Street shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The driver was taken to a hospital, and the eastbound highway was closed about 30 minutes.

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Early voting for November 3 election begins Saturday

In-person early voting starts Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town House, 22 Monument Square.

Town of Concord

Families invited to talk about technology at home and school

The Intentional Tech Coalition holds a free family event tonight, 7 to 9 p.m., at West Concord Union Church. Topics include parental controls, school advocacy, family tech conversations and smartphone alternatives; no registration required.

Alcott Parent Teacher Group

Farfalle hosts antiques appraisals this evening

JLS Art and Antiques and Bobbi Benson Antiques offer informal appraisals from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Farfalle, 26 Concord Crossing. Tickets are $20, including an appraisal.

Living Concord

Concord Prison Outreach holds annual gathering at Concord Museum

"Restoring Dignity and Building Hope" is tonight, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Concord Museum. It highlights the group's work with incarcerated people and their families; a light dinner is provided, space is limited, and a $50 donation is suggested.

Concord Prison Outreach

Charles River Wheelers lead a 34-mile Concord group ride

The moderately hilly ride runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today from Gerow Park through Concord, Sudbury, Stow, Harvard and Acton. Open to members and guests; helmets required.

Green Streets Initiative