Storm postpones Run Medford 5K and 10K races

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Run Medford 5K/10K Postponed Due to Storm; Kids Runs Moved Indoors

Organizers postponed Saturday's Run Medford 5K and 10K races, citing forecasts of heavy rain and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph that raised safety concerns for runners, volunteers, staff and public safety officials. They are working with city officials on a new date, possibly in October, November or December, but none has been announced. Friday's Kids Fun Runs went ahead indoors in the Medford High School gymnasium instead of at Hormel Stadium.

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Medford Police Issue Storm Safety Guidelines Ahead of Weekend Storm

Medford Police posted storm safety advisories ahead of the weekend storm, urging residents to report power outages to National Grid and stay away from downed wires.

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Councilor Leming Responds to Mayor's Veto on Boston Ave Rezoning

City Councilor Matt Leming published a response to Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn's veto of the Council's vote to allow purpose-built student housing by right along the Boston Avenue Corridor.

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Superintendent's Friday Update Covers High School Project Timeline

Medford Public Schools' superintendent released the weekly community update, covering recent academic news and the interview schedule for Construction Manager at Risk candidates on the high school building project.

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Friends of Medford Library Hosts Fall Book and Bake Sale Today

The Friends of Medford Public Library holds its Fall Book and Bake Sale Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the library's second floor, with books, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, and baked goods; no registration required.

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Celtic Flutes Folk Concert Set for Saturday

A Celtic musical program of traditional maritime folk songs, whaling tunes, and tavern ballads takes place in Medford on Saturday, September 26.

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Family Story Time at Medford Public Library Today

Children ages 3-7 can enjoy stories, songs, and a short craft Saturday, September 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library; no registration required.

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Author Inbal Alon Leads Children's Storytime at Moon and Back

Author Inbal Alon presents a storytime at Moon and Back Bookstore Saturday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m., featuring her books 'The Whys Get in Trouble' and 'Maddy's Towers,' followed by a signing.

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Library Offers Beginner Knitting Class Saturday Morning

Beginner Knitting 2.0 meets Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Medford Public Library, covering shaping stitches and reading patterns for those 13 and older.

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Medford Library Holds 3D Printer Badge Class Saturday

Medford Public Library runs its 3D Printer Badge Class Saturday, September 26, from 10 to 11 a.m., certifying adults to use the library's MakerBot Sketch printers.

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Medford History Walking Tour Rescheduled to October 3

The Medford Public Library rescheduled its Haines Square and Fellsway West history walking tour to Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 2 p.m., meeting at the Haines Square mural.

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Brooks Estate Hosts Pop-Up Picnic Saturday

The Brooks Estate's Brews, Bites & Beats picnic runs Saturday, September 26, from noon to 5 p.m., with music by Swampnova, food from Babci's Pierogies and Colleen's Ice Cream, and beer from Medford Brewing Company; proceeds benefit the estate.

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Library Offers Spanish Conversation Class Saturday

Medford Public Library holds its Spanish Fun Language Class Saturday, September 26, from 9 to 10 a.m., part of a five-week series for beginners through advanced learners.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Medford Library Offers MakerSpace Drop-In Saturday

Medford Public Library hosts a MakerSpace Drop-In Saturday, September 26, at 9 a.m., letting adults and teens 16 and older work on projects or get help with equipment and safety badging.

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