Willard third grader doesn’t just take piano lessons — he gives them
January 16, 2025
If you’re looking for inexpensive piano lessons — with bonus kitty pets — George Taylor may be your man. Um, kid.
Where’s your Bridge? Civitavecchia
January 16, 2025
Karen and David Gaylin made sure to include The Concord Bridge in their holiday travel plans.
Concord Police log highlights: December 18-31, 2024
January 15, 2025
A Concord Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
New owners of Concord Teacakes rise to the occasion
January 15, 2025
The young women are old hands when it comes to working in the bakery.
Superintendent secures 5-year contract extension
January 14, 2025
The agreement takes effect July 1 and includes an 8 percent salary bump in its first year.
CC boys hockey blanks North Andover, 4-0
January 13, 2025
Sam Griswold earned the shutout with 26 saves, and the team climbed to a 6-1-1 record.
Select Board settles lengthy flag debate
January 13, 2025
The board allowed certain “ceremonial flags” on town light poles in addition to the town pole in Monument Square.
Early birders flock together for Concord’s 65th annual tally
January 12, 2025
Peter Alden, a birder who has been an aficionado since childhood, spearheads the event.
Concord Observer: New year prompts a reverent look at 2024
January 11, 2025
For me, it was a very long year, which goes against one of my fundamental rules...
Goodbye, Christmas trees
January 10, 2025
The town’s Christmas Tree, Holiday Light, and Styrofoam Recycling Event continues on Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Superintendent previews ‘significant reductions’ in CPS staffing
January 10, 2025
A draft said about seven redundant positions "will be reduced” as the district moves away from a two middle school model.
OPINION
Concord Observer: New year prompts a reverent look at 2024
January 11, 2025
For me, it was a very long year, which goes against one of my fundamental rules...
Voilà — paper bags now at CVS
January 10, 2025
It’s been bugging me that CVS in Concord has been using plastic checkout bags. I mean, really bugging me.
Thanks to the Concord Middle School Building Committee
January 10, 2025
I hope others in the community will join me in recognizing their efforts and supporting them as they complete this exciting project.
FinCom approves guidelines for FY 2026
January 10, 2025
The guidelines are a recommendation for growth in spending that we believe Concord can sustain.
Will the new Walden bathhouse be a ‘good-looking eyesore’?
January 10, 2025
We have an extraordinary opportunity to preserve and experience this legendary place as an unspoiled forest.
Dr. Michael Williams announces run for School Committee
January 10, 2025
I believe we all want a Concord that embraces all. I feel called to work toward that end. I believe you do as well.
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SPORTS
CC girls basketball starts 3-1, falls in Bigelow tourney
January 10, 2025
The January 3 home opener victory raised the team’s record to 3-1 and 2-0 in Dual County League League play.
CCHS boys hockey battles Tewksbury to a 2-2 tie
January 9, 2025
Goalie Jason Swaim made 33 saves. The deadlock brought the Pats’ record to 5-1-1.
CCHS girls hockey logs season’s first win in OT thriller
January 8, 2025
The victory was a 4-3 overtime heart-pounder over Cambridge Rindge & Latin.
Myles marks 100th win as CCHS wrestlers start season
January 4, 2025
The senior captain marked a milestone not achieved by a CC wrestler in more than 30 years.
CCHS athletes earn DCL honors
January 2, 2025
Here are your Dual County League honorees.
ARTS
The Concord Bridge’s best photos of 2024
December 20, 2024
We — and our talented photographers — look forward to 2025 and continuing our work on the first draft of Concord’s history.
It would hardly feel like Christmas without the timeless Tchaikovsky classic, brought to Concord by the Commonwealth Ballet.
‘Prism’ coming to life at CCHS with talent, innovation — and kazoos
December 12, 2024
The one-of-a-kind annual “non-stop musical kaleidoscope” by the Concord-Carlisle High School runs December 13-14.
Celebrating children’s books is Concord Museum’s holiday tradition
December 8, 2024
The 29th annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature runs through January 1 at the Concord Museum.
Concord’s Lili Nagaoka recounts history in 40 bite-size videos
December 1, 2024
Making history can be hard. Repeating it can be, too.
CALENDAR
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OBITUARIES
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Kenneth V. Leard, 96
January 13, 2025
Kenneth Vincent Leard, a beloved partner, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
David Currier Morrill, 94
January 10, 2025
David Currier Morrill, born at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, lived a long and full life of adventure and accomplishment.
Patricia M. (Norris) Lanchester, 82
January 4, 2025
Patricia M. (Norris) Lanchester, 82, a longtime Concord resident, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Della J. Perry, 93
January 4, 2025
Della J. Perry, 93, of Hingham, passed away on January 2, 2025, after a brief illness.
Leonard M. Seale, 95
January 1, 2025
Leonard M. Seale of Hillcrest Road passed peacefully on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024. He was 95.
Elizabeth Bennett Crowell, 60
December 28, 2024
Elizabeth Bennett Crowell of Concord died on December 21, 2024, after an eight-year battle with metastatic cervical cancer. She was 60.
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