Brazilian Independence Day party at City Hall

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Medford to celebrate Brazilian Independence Day at City Hall

The city's Office of Prevention & Outreach hosts a free Brazilian Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive. The afternoon includes live music, Brazilian food and children's activities, and is open to everyone. The event has become a recurring celebration in Medford, with earlier editions held at City Hall in 2024 and 2025.

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Medford High School project moves to contractor review stage

The new Medford High School building project entered contractor prequalification review as officials prepare for schematic design, following June's Preferred Schematic Report submission to the state.

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Volunteers cook for Friday Café at Hillside Community Church tonight

Volunteers gather at Hillside Community Church tonight, Aug. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., to prepare meals and coordinate resources for the unhoused served by Friday Café.

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Medford launches 'Adopt a Pole' for Overdose Awareness Month

Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced residents can dedicate purple memorial ribbons on utility poles starting Aug. 20 in honor of loved ones lost to substance use.

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Will Mbah campaign hosts virtual phone bank tonight

Campaign volunteers host a virtual phone bank tonight, Aug. 13, 5:30-7 p.m., to connect with voters ahead of the State Representative primary.

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Matt Heaton singalong held at library this morning

Medford Public Library hosted Sing Along with Matt Heaton in Bonsignore Hall, Aug. 13, 10:30-11 a.m., designed for ages 0-3 but open as family fun.

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55+ ice cream social held at library

The library's Senior Advisory Board hosted a 55+ Ice Cream Social in Bonsignore Hall and the Kitchen, Aug. 13, 1-3 p.m.

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Kids' Art Smart drop-in held at library

Medford Public Library offered Art Smart, a no-registration arts-and-crafts drop-in for children ages 5-12, Aug. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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Family 3D printing workshop filled up at library

The library held a Family 3D Printing Workshop for ages 8-12 and an adult in the Tech Lab, Aug. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; registration was full.

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Family pajama movie night screened 'Hoppers'

Medford Public Library hosted Family Pajama Movie Night in Bonsignore Hall, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m., showing the PG-rated film "Hoppers" with light refreshments.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Medford Connects ESOL class met at library tonight

Medford Connects held a beginning-level ESOL class at Medford Public Library with instructor Karrie Peterson, Aug. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

3D modeling workshop covered physical objects at library

Medford Public Library offered an adult tech workshop on 3D modeling with Onshape in the Tech Lab, Aug. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

34th Middlesex candidates debate healthcare, education funding

A forum at Somerville High School featured 34th Middlesex District candidates discussing universal healthcare, the state's Rainy Day Fund, and education funding, per Aug. 12 coverage.

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