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June 17, 2026

CPS K-8 Schools on Early Release Schedule Today

Cambridge Public Schools K-8 buildings are running an Early Release Wednesday schedule today, June 17. The school year continues through June 26.

Cambridge Public Schools

Cambridge Public Health Warns of Two Product Recalls

The Cambridge Public Health Department issued an advisory June 16 about voluntary recalls of Beekeeper's Naturals Saline Nasal Spray (yeast contamination) and Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula (potential botulism risk).

Cambridge Public Health Department

Free Postcard Collaging Workshop at Cambridge Common Tonight

Local artist Missy Arellano leads a free postcard-making workshop tonight, June 17, from 6–8 PM at the Cambridge Common park entrance, sponsored by the Cambridge Plays grant program.

City of Cambridge

Blues & Roots Wednesdays at Sea Hag Tonight

The Barrett Anderson Band plays Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar, 49 Mt. Auburn St., tonight from 6:30–9 PM as part of the weekly Blues & Roots Wednesdays series.

Harvard Square Business Association

Historian Fergus Bordewich Discusses "Centennial" at Harvard Book Store Tonight

Harvard Book Store hosts historian Fergus M. Bordewich tonight, June 17, from 7–8 PM for a discussion of his book "Centennial," joined by Kate Clifford Larson.

Harvard Square Business Association

Cambridge Drought Conditions Worsen to Severe (D2) Level

After improving to Mild Drought in April, Cambridge has deteriorated back to Severe Drought (D2) conditions, with roughly 58% of Massachusetts now under active drought. Residents are urged to conserve water voluntarily.

City of Cambridge Water Department

Harvard Square Alcohol-To-Go Zone Extended Through July 31

Cambridge extended its summer pilot allowing approved Harvard Square businesses to sell alcohol to-go from 11 AM to 11 PM through July 31, under a board vote updated June 16.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Public Health: Tick Bite Season Off to a Busy Start

The Cambridge Public Health Department is urging residents to take precautions against tick-borne diseases when spending time outdoors in parks and green spaces this June.

Cambridge Public Health Department

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