Local 10-year-old wins six Junior Olympic golds

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Medford native Liam Murphy wins six golds at Junior Olympics

Liam Murphy, a 10-year-old Medford native and Mystic Valley swimmer, won six individual gold medals in the boys 10-and-under division at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa, taking the 50 and 100 freestyle, 50 and 100 backstroke, and 50 and 100 butterfly. The week-long meet ran July 28 to Aug. 2 at the Wellmark YMCA Natatorium, a year after he earned eight medals in Houston with a silver in the 100 backstroke as his best finish. Murphy also swam on Team New England's boys 12-and-under relays, which placed third in the 200 free and fourth in the 200 medley.

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Medford appeals for barbers, school supplies ahead of Resource Day

The City of Medford is collecting new school supplies through August 17 and seeking volunteer barbers and hairstylists to give free haircuts to students at the August 24 Back-to-School Resource Day at City Hall.

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Obituary: Daniel F. Markham Jr., Medford Knights of Columbus leader

Calling hours will be held Monday, August 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. for lifelong Medford resident and Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Daniel F. Markham Jr., who died August 5, 2026.

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Library hosts chair and standing yoga today

The Medford Public Library offers Chair and Standing Yoga in Bonsignore Hall Monday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to noon; no registration required.

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Teen custom puzzle drop-in at the library today

Middle and high schoolers can drop in at the Medford Public Library Youth Services Programming Room Monday, August 10, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to design a personalized 5.5-by-8-inch puzzle.

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Teen button-making drop-in set at the library today

Teens can visit the Medford Public Library Teen Section Monday, August 10, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to design and assemble pinback buttons; no sign-up required.

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MakerSpace drop-in runs tonight at the library

Adults and teens 16 and older can use the Medford Public Library MakerSpace Monday, August 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. for personal projects, questions, and General Safety badging.

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Food-waste documentary screens at library tonight

The Medford Public Library screens 'Wasted! The Story of Food Waste' in Bonsignore Hall Monday, August 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a discussion moderated by Medford Zero Waste.

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Nature monitoring session set for Bellevue Pond today

Earthwise Aware hosts a free field session at Bellevue Pond Monday, August 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., teaching participants to document birds, plants, invasive species, and habitat fragmentation.

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