The following is a statement from Medford resident, Attorney General, and Senate candidate Martha Coakley:
“On this Veteran’s Day, we honor all the men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms. We are reminded of their brave service, their commitment, and their sacrifice for our country. Our returning veterans need and deserve […]

Popular High School Program Shows Students History Behind Holiday
Over forty Medford veterans visited Medford High School on Monday as part of a special program organized by the Medford Office of Veterans’ Services and the Social Studies Department. Veterans from several wars, from World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom, visited classrooms to share their stories […]

There are 16,000 names on the four veterans’ memorials at Medford’s Honor Roll Park, honoring those who served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.  In honor of Veterans’ Day, InsideMedford.com is publishing again a photo slideshow of the dedication ceremony for the memorials that took place in October 2007:

A quarter of all homeless people are veterans, and during the winter season, they need your help. This year, the need is greater than ever for warm winter clothing.
State Representative Paul Donato (D-Medford) and the Medford Veterans’ Service Office are collecting gently worn and clean winter clothing and coats from November 16-November 30.
Donations […]