Letter from Nanae: Potluck and yosakoi
July 13, 2025
The town of Nanae recently hosted a nine-person Concord delegation as part of a sister-city program.
An indoor temperature of 80 is not unusual in other parts of the world — in Spain, it is the new legal
Eighth grade CCYS boys win Division 4
July 12, 2025
The Concord-Carlisle Youth Soccer eighth grade boys finished a 9-0-1 season as the champions of Division 4, Section L.
Grape expectations: What’s next for Welch’s former HQ?
July 11, 2025
Real estate expert Cassidy Norton forecasted that the dated office space “probably will hang out for a while.”
Hoop dreams: Sam Presti’s ride from CCHS to NBA crown
July 11, 2025
A 1995 graduate of CCHS, Presti said he “never would have been” who he is today without his Concord influences.
“Win or lose, our goal is for these kids to learn how to play together and also fall in love with the game."
Concord Police log highlights: June 18-24, 2025
July 9, 2025
A Concord Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Town House simmers as AC falters
July 8, 2025
Town House staff could be in for a sizzling summer as they await repairs on a broken air conditioning system.
“It's wonderful to see a community come out here and just enjoy their time. That's what it's all about."
Happy Independence Day
July 4, 2025
The Concord Bridge is on hiatus from print publication and delivery today in observance of the July 4 holiday.
Former School Committee officials are among those criticizing administrators and pushing for change.
OPINION
Letter from Nanae: Potluck and yosakoi
July 13, 2025
The town of Nanae recently hosted a nine-person Concord delegation as part of a sister-city program.
An indoor temperature of 80 is not unusual in other parts of the world — in Spain, it is the new legal mandate.
CCHS alumnus Sam Presti inspires young Concordians
July 11, 2025
Seeing someone from CC build a championship team through smart choices, patience, and leadership is really inspiring to all of us.
The other borrowing proposal is for the amenities building at Doug White field. The name says it all. It is an amenity, not a necessity.
Don’t let antisemitic acts get ‘swept under the rug’
July 11, 2025
I was disheartened by the packaged comments of public officials about “not tolerating antisemitic acts between its students.”
Their names are nowhere to be found within the town’s precincts, and it is hardly enough to say that correcting this oversight is merely overdue.
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SPORTS
Last month, the rising junior, 16, was one of 24 players nationwide to be named to the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team.
“This group believed in each other; it’s the closest team I’ve ever played on, and the chemistry played a great role.”
The CCHS girls lacrosse team capped an epic 50th anniversary year with its first Division I state title.
The Patriots continued its domination for a third straight year.
The CCHS boys team notched an 8-4 victory over Catholic Memorial, but fell to Lincoln-Sudbury in the third round.
ARTS
They may be utilitarian containers, but vessels hold a significance beyond their practicality, says artist Nancy Gruskin.
If you were an artist, how would you respond to the prompt “revolutionary”? The interpretations are on display through July 15.
“A Celebration Heard ‘Round the World” follows the town’s festivities from the first significant event through the Bicentennial.
“Songs for a New World,” opening June 20, is an abstract musical connected by a theme: the moment of decision.
Now in its sixth year, Porchfest 2025 featured more performances than ever before.
CALENDAR
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OBITUARIES
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Dana Noyes Merrill II, 90
July 11, 2025
Dana Noyes Merrill II was born July 24, 1934, in Cleveland and died June 1, 2025, in Littleton.
Charles Thomas ‘Tom’ Swaim, 84
July 11, 2025
Charles Thomas “Tom” Swaim passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. He was 84.
Robert Lee Baldwin, 87
July 10, 2025
Robert Lee Baldwin, 87, a resident of Concord since 1971, died July 5, 2025.
William ‘Bill’ Lockwood Kingman, 94
July 10, 2025
William “Bill” Lockwood Kingman, 94, of Acton, died quietly in his sleep on June 23, 2025.
David Francis O’Sullivan, 63
July 2, 2025
David Francis O’Sullivan, age 63, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully of natural causes on June 19, 2025, at his home in Holyoke.
Phyllis R. (Comperchio) Colleran, 93
July 2, 2025
Phyllis R. (Comperchio) Colleran passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, of natural causes in Concord, surrounded by her family.
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