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Medford Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting on Salem Street

Medford police are investigating a shooting reported at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday, August 16, near 389 Salem Street. No injuries were reported, and detectives believe two suspects were involved, both in dark clothing, one possibly wearing a camouflage hooded sweatshirt. Investigators are asking residents and businesses along Salem Street, Sheridan, Grant and Central avenues, Spring Street, Morrison Park, Linwood and Emerald streets and nearby areas to review security, doorbell or surveillance footage from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. and call the Detective Division at 781-391-6767.

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Parks Commission Meets Tuesday Night at City Hall

The Medford Parks Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall, Room 201, with an agenda and Zoom link posted online.

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Tufts University Launches Innovation Hub for Food and Materials

Tufts University announced the launch of its new 17,000-square-foot research and development center in Medford on Monday, August 17, 2026, to advance emerging food technologies.

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De-stress with JoJo the Therapy Dog at Medford Library

Residents can register for a 15-minute slot to meet and pet JoJo the Therapy Dog Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Study Room 1.

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Serger Badge Certification Class Offered at Library MakerSpace

Adults already badged on regular sewing machines can get certified on the MakerSpace serger during a training class Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.

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Medford Family Network Hosts Family Concert with Ben Rudnik

The Medford Family Network's summer concert series continues Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. with a performance by children's musician Ben Rudnik and Friends at the McGlynn Inclusive Playground.

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Wright's Pond Summer Concert Series Continues Tuesday

Medford Family Network's Wright's Pond concert series continues Tuesday, August 18, with family play time from 4:30 to 6:00 PM and a concert from 6:00 to 7:00 PM; a free shuttle runs from Fynn Rink.

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Seven Medford Public Schools Earn 2026 Healthiest School Award

Seven Medford Public Schools, including Medford High and several middle and elementary schools, received the national health distinction from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation on August 17, 2026.

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Teen Crochet Club Gathers at Medford Library

The Medford Public Library hosts a Crochet Club for middle and high school teens Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Study Room 3.

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Play Dough Club Meets at Medford Library

Children ages 2 to 5 can join the Medford Public Library's monthly Play Dough Club Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to build fine-motor skills.

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Teen Press-On Nail Workshop at Medford Library Today

The Medford Public Library hosts a DIY Press-On Nails workshop for teens Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the MakerSpace; registration is required.

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Cookbook Club Cooks from The First Mess Tonight

Cookbook Club meets Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Medford Public Library, with participants cooking from Laura Wright's cookbook The First Mess.

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Weekly Maternal Journaling Workshop Meets at Arts Collaborative

Artist and midwife Nerida Ackland hosts a weekly creative journaling group Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford to support pregnant individuals and new parents.

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