Workers continue construction of the three new veterans’ memorials.  Behind them is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 
- Allison Goldsberry
Medford’s Veterans’ Memorial Dedication Ceremony October 14 keeps getting bigger and bigger.
Last week, Mayor Michael McGlynn announced that US Senator John Kerry, a Vietnam War veteran, will deliver the keynote address at Medford’s October 14 dedication ceremony for three […]

- Allison Goldsberry
In this new era of accountability in the public education system, students are tested in Massachusetts on the MCAS exam at every grade level from the third grade through the eighth grade.
Once students get to high school, the testing becomes even more high-stakes and the MCAS exam determines whether a student graduates.
The good […]

Two receptions opening tonight will showcase the work of local artists, and luckily for everyone, they are happening right around the corner from each other.

A postcard depicting the works of artists Rachel Mello, Tim Barner, and Susan Aaron.  Photo courtesy Marc Gurton.
13FOREST Gallery is holding its FALL07 Opening Reception of an exhibit with paintings and […]

- Kevin Maccioli, Medford Daily Mercury
The burning of a black Medford teen at a summer party was no accident, an attorney for the victim’s family said Wednesday.
Attorney Ozell Hudson, Jr. and the boy’s parents - Martin and Biram Seck - held a press conference yesterday to make that point clear.
Three boys - ages 12 and […]