Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian critically hurt

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Pedestrian critically hurt in Medford hit-and-run

Police say the pedestrian was walking westbound on Harvard Street and crossing in the crosswalk on Winchester Street around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday when a vehicle turning left from Harvard onto Winchester struck them; the victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim described the vehicle as a dark-colored four-door sedan, and the victim's identity has not been released. Investigators are asking residents and businesses to review surveillance footage from Harvard or Winchester streets before or after the crash and to call Medford Police at 781-395-1212 with information.

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Clean Water Action endorses Barber for Senate

Clean Water Action announced its endorsement of Rep. Christine Barber on Aug. 26 in her campaign for the 2nd Middlesex Senate seat.

Gotta Know Medford

Will Mbah endorsed by Abundant Housing MA

Abundant Housing MA endorsed Will Mbah on Aug. 26 in the race for the 34th Middlesex District state representative seat.

Gotta Know Medford

Medford Farmers Market returns Thursday with 'Dog Days' theme

The Medford Farmers Market runs 3-7 p.m. Thursdays at Condon Shell Park through mid-October, with farmers, crafters, food vendors, live music and activities for all ages. Today's edition features a 'Dog Days' theme.

Medford Recreation

Library hosts 'Reading with Ryan' literacy event Thursday

Young readers can build confidence by reading aloud to Ryan, a friendly dog, during scheduled 15-minute slots on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6–7 p.m.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

'Stories with Colors' art exhibition ends Thursday

Thursday is the last day to see Swati Biswas's 'Stories with Colors' exhibition at EventThem Studios, featuring hand-painted and embroidered fabrics from India, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

EventThem

Library's Teen Manga Drop-In Book Club meets Thursday

Teens in grades 6-12 can discuss manga and watch anime clips at the Medford Public Library's drop-in club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Medford High School soccer games kick off at recreation fields

Medford High School soccer matches were scheduled from 2-6:15 p.m. Thursday at local recreation fields, kicking off the afternoon athletic season.

Medford Recreation

McGlynn Middle School holds sixth-grade orientation

McGlynn Middle School hosted its Grade 6 Orientation Program Thursday from 9-11 a.m., welcoming incoming sixth graders and new transfer students.

McGlynn Middle School

Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday night

The Medford Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, with the agenda, Zoom link, livestream and comment instructions posted by the city.

City of Medford

Visitation set for Lorraine Marie Miles

A visitation for Lorraine Marie Miles takes place Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Dello Russo Funeral Home on Main Street, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at St. Joseph Church.

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