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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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