Police shoot man on Temple St.; probe underway

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Investigation underway after officer-involved shooting on Temple St.

Cambridge police were investigating an officer-involved shooting on Temple Street on Friday night, after officers reportedly shot a man in his 60s who pointed a loaded firearm at them. A large police presence gathered at the scene, Temple Street was closed and the public was urged to avoid the area. No additional information was immediately available; this remains a developing story.

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Fresh Pond body identified; no foul play suspected

Cambridge Police and the Middlesex District Attorney on Friday, Aug. 21, identified the man found dead at Fresh Pond on Aug. 11 as a 41-year-old known to the area; a preliminary investigation shows no signs of foul play.

City of Cambridge

Cyanobacteria bloom triggers Charles River water advisory

The Cambridge Public Health Department issued an advisory Friday warning residents and pet owners to avoid water contact in the Charles River downstream of Massachusetts Avenue due to a cyanobacteria bloom.

Cambridge Public Health Department

Cambridge Volunteers and Nonprofit Coalition announce merger

Local service groups Cambridge Volunteers and the Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition announced Friday, Aug. 21, that they are merging to strengthen support for local nonprofits.

Cambridge Day

Community Art Center hosts free rooftop craft workshop at Kendall

The Community Art Center hosts a free, all-ages "Craft & Cookies" workshop at the Urban Park roof garden atop the Green Garage Saturday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Kendall Center

Heavy doom band Faetooth plays Middle East Downstairs Saturday

Los Angeles doom-sludge metal group Faetooth performs at the Middle East Downstairs Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m., with support from Latter and Bosses.

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub

Afternoon Bike Ride concludes American tour at The Lilypad

Montreal folk-pop trio Afternoon Bike Ride closes their U.S. tour Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. at The Lilypad in Inman Square, with opener Kafari.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

"Somerville Stories" walking tour visits notable graves at Mount Auburn

Docent Robin Hazard Ray leads a walking tour at Mount Auburn Cemetery Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., visiting the graves of historic figures including Charles Tufts.

Somerville Museum

CPL summer reading program closes with more than 4,000 participants

More than 4,000 people took part in Cambridge Public Library's Summer Reading Program; participants can pick up prizes for completed bingo lines and blackout boards through Monday, Aug. 31.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Naturals hosts Porter Square kombucha tasting

Cambridge Naturals at 23 White St. hosts a GoodMood Kombucha tasting Saturday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m., with the featured kombucha 10 percent off.

Cambridge Naturals

Miss Fairchild plays Lou's tonight

New England pop-funk act Miss Fairchild performs from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Lou's, 13 Brattle St., with dinner seatings at 6 and 6:30 p.m.

Lou's

Family Saturday runs at Longfellow House lawn

Family Saturday at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters, 105 Brattle St., runs from 10 a.m. to noon today, offering a free drop-in program with crafts and lawn games.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Central Square overnight paving starts Sunday night

The City of Cambridge will conduct overnight paving in Central Square starting Sunday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m., continuing until about 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24.

City of Cambridge