Nor'easter could bring high winds, outages

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Town urges residents to prepare for weekend nor'easter

The town is urging residents to prepare for a nor'easter this weekend. Coastal areas are expected to see the heaviest impact, but inland communities could see high winds and power outages. Officials recommend signing up for CodeRED alerts, calling 911 for downed power lines (always treat them as live), reporting fallen trees or blocked roads at 978-318-3400, and reporting outages to Concord Municipal Light Plant at 1-844-723-1287.

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The Food Project holds annual Shindig harvest fundraiser

The Food Project's Shindig Harvest Festival Fundraiser runs Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1-5 p.m. at Bemis Hall, with contra and square dancing, live bluegrass, drum circles and local food.

The Food Project

Missing Concord teen found safe in New Hampshire

A multi-town search for a missing Concord teenager ended Friday evening when the teen was located uninjured in New Hampshire; police said there was no concern for public safety during the search near Concord Academy.

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Kicks for Cancer brings 32 soccer teams to CCHS

The 20th annual Lois Wells Memorial Kicks for Cancer takes place Saturday, September 26 at Concord-Carlisle High School, with 32 teams playing to support women's cancer research and early ovarian cancer detection.

Living Concord

Native American jewelry and craft show at Artisans Way

Artisans Way in Concord Center hosts a free Native American jewelry and craft show September 26-27, featuring Diane Whitman of Sandia East displaying jewelry, pottery and other artisan work.

Visit Concord

National Public Lands Day volunteer event at North Bridge

A free volunteer event at North Bridge runs Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., helping care for Minute Man National Historical Park's trails and landscape.

Living Concord

Fowler Library hosts drop-in Art Jam

Fowler Library hosts a free Art Jam Saturday, September 26 from 2 to 4:30 p.m., welcoming participants of all skill levels to bring their own projects and supplies.

Concord Free Public Library

Old Manse offers family-friendly noon tour

The Old Manse hosts a 30-minute family tour Saturday, September 26 from noon to 12:30 p.m. for families with children ages 6 and older; advance registration is recommended.

The Trustees of Reservations

St. Vincent de Paul plans clothing and book collection

The St. Vincent de Paul truck accepts gently used clothing, shoes and books in the St. Bernard's parking lot Saturday, September 26 from 3 to 6 p.m., part of the group's fall appeal supporting emergency assistance for Concord and Carlisle families.

SVdP Concord-Carlisle

Catholic collaborative invites newcomers to Saturday prayer group

The Faith Prayer Group meets Saturday, September 26 at 9 a.m. in St. Irene Church Hall, with a Zoom option, welcoming drop-ins to share prayer requests and scripture reflections.

Concord Carlisle Catholic Collaborative

Concord Academy boys' JV soccer match postponed

Concord Academy's away boys' junior varsity soccer match against Berwick Academy, set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, has been postponed.

Concord Academy

Prosecutors narrow case over signs targeting school superintendent

Prosecutors are now focusing on the placement of a sign along Superintendent Laurie Hunter's commute, conceding the slogans themselves were innocuous political speech; a September 21 hearing also saw prosecutors drop efforts to obtain John Grace's cellphone records, with him due back in court October 19.

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