Ryan and Solet clash in Middlesex DA debate

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Middlesex DA candidates face off in fierce debate ahead of primary

Incumbent Marian Ryan and David Solet, a former prosecutor in her office, debated Aug. 28 ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary for Middlesex District Attorney. Solet argues Ryan has failed to adequately advocate for victims of violent crime; Ryan, who has led the office since 2013, counters that he would move it in a more conservative, police-aligned direction and points to the county's low homicide rate and her court challenge to ICE arrests at Massachusetts courthouses. With no Republican on the ballot, Tuesday's winner is the presumptive winner in November.

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Police commissioner, DA issue joint statement on Temple St. shooting

Cambridge Police Commissioner Pauline Wells and Middlesex DA Marian Ryan said officers tried to disarm a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at them before shots were fired in the Aug. 21 shooting.

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Early voting opens in Cambridge ahead of Sept. 1 state primary

In-person early voting for the Massachusetts state primary began Aug. 22 at the Cambridge Public Library, Valente Library and the Water Department building, with 508 ballots cast over the opening weekend.

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Cambridge Election Commission posts Sept. 1 primary candidate list

Ahead of the Sept. 1 State Primary, the Cambridge Election Commission published its official candidate list for Cambridge districts, including contested races for Congress and the Governor's Council.

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Cambridge Public Schools hosts Community Fair today

Cambridge Public Schools holds its Community Fair today, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at King Open School, 850 Cambridge St., ahead of the new school year.

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First day of school for grades 1-12 set for Tuesday, Sept. 1

Cambridge Public Schools students in grades 1-12 return to class Sept. 1, with a School Committee meeting that evening at 6 p.m. in CRLS's Henrietta Attles Meeting Room.

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Household hazardous waste drop-off runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cambridge holds its third Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day today at 50 Mooney St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with entry via Fawcett Street and police and city staff on hand for traffic control.

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Tai chi class meets at the Main Library lawn

Cambridge Public Library hosts Summer Fitness: Tai Chi under the tree today from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Main Library park, with the Community Room as the rain location.

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Main Library Hive open shop runs this afternoon

The Main Library's Hive holds Open Shop today from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for badged users to reserve equipment or studio space, with brief safety-training drop-ins for new makers.

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Dinty Child plays a sing-along show at Club Passim

Dinty Child performs "Sing Along with Dint" at Club Passim tonight, with doors at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m.

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BREATHE hosts community open mic tonight

BREATHE Cambridge hosts its Community Open Mic tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 30 John F. Kennedy St., inviting singers, poets, musicians, dancers, storytellers and comedians.

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