2026 Voter's Guide is live before Sept. 1 primary

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Gotta Know Medford launches 2026 Voter's Guide ahead of primary

Gotta Know Medford's 2026 Voter's Guide went live Aug. 10 as the landing page for election coverage, including candidate interviews, forum and debate reports, letters to the editor and ballot questions ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary. In the U.S. Senate race, Ed Markey and challenger Seth Moulton are scheduled for a third debate on Aug. 20. In the 34th Middlesex state representative race, the Mystic Valley Voters Forum hosts a candidate forum in Medford on Aug. 19.

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Tufts Fletcher School names new applied leadership professors

Tufts University's Fletcher School has named former Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey and Dee Mewbourne as professors of the practice, effective fall 2026.

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Babes in the Woods Hike explores Medford Fells

Caregivers with babies can join a free "Babes in the Woods Hike" today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. at Flynn Rink, hosted by the Friends of the Fells.

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Fiber Craft Night gathers at library's MakerSpace

Fiber art enthusiasts of all skill levels, including teens 16+, can work on personal projects at Medford Public Library's Fiber Craft Night today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6-8 p.m., with an expert on hand to help.

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"Skill Issues" life skills workshop for teens meets today

Medford Public Library hosts its monthly "Skill Issues" workshop for middle and high school students today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., teaching a practical life skill.

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Boston Glory falls to New York in ultimate frisbee playoff at Hormel

The defending champion Boston Glory ultimate Frisbee team lost 24-21 to the New York Empire in the UFA Eastern Conference championship at Hormel Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 8.

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Seniors explore world cultures in weekly library talks

The Medford Council on Aging hosts its weekly "International Culture for Seniors" program today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 1-2 p.m., featuring talks on different countries and global perspectives.

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Papas family establishes new dental research fund at Tufts

Tufts University announced on Aug. 10 the creation of the Athena S. Papas Dental Research Fund, established by Dr. Athena Papas and her family to sustain and grow clinical research at the School of Dental Medicine.

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Period Party offers menstruation education for kids today

Period Party for ages 8-12 meets today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Bonsignore Hall at Medford Public Library, with snacks, conversation about menstruation and personalized period pouches.

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Back-to-School Resource Day registration remains open

Medford students can preregister by Aug. 17 for the city's 2nd Annual Back-to-School Resource Day, set for Monday, Aug. 24 from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall.

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