I have long followed the Olympics in their quadrennial — now biennial — occurrence.
Since her recent move to Concord, Tamar Vishlitzky “had been really happy to be so close to nature."
A delegation from Japan visited Concord last fall, but it's been years since Concordians traveled to Hokkaido.
“We didn’t want a boring, same-old track meet."
Gaining Ground searched for more land — and found it at the historic site.
“It’s so cool seeing this after reading about it for years in history books.”
"Your average tourist and town-goer may not know about this stuff."
“Will you bag your poop and take it with you?”
Now comes the work of assessing what the exemption meant to the town.
She's part of a select group of Massachusetts Scouts — and the only Concordian — in the 2023-24 “500 Club.”
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OPINION
I have long followed the Olympics in their quadrennial — now biennial — occurrence.
This decision reveals a misunderstanding of what inclusion truly means.
When I came to Japan and got the chance to do a regional American cooking class on anything, I picked gator.
The planet is approaching a point where it will be inhospitable to sustain life.
In Concord-Carlisle we still ask, on average, $150 per child to register for the town teams.
The large-scale removal of trees from both public and private lands undermines the town’s climate goals.
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SPORTS
“As long as the weather is good and there’s no snow, we’ll play.”
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Elsa Couvillon, who had never rowed before college, became the Scholar-Athlete of The Year.
More than 300 runners and 1,000 spectators converged at the Adrian Martinez Classic to witness — and deliver — world-class performances.
The team finished with a record of 18-6, the strongest Division 1 ranking since the MIAA power ranking system was implemented.
ARTS
The World’s A Stage Players are presenting an abridged version of the play on the lawn of the Main Library this month.
“All of us are aging,” says Kate Blair. “So there’s a poignancy to what we are doing.”
Gene Rork’s photographs are on display through July at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in West Concord.
It’s a perfect season to explore books that capture the timeless appeal of classic narratives and the thrill of new adventures.
Had they lived today, we might call them “soulmates.”
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OBITUARIES
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Obituaries for The Concord Bridge must be submitted using this form by noon on Friday for publication the following week. Deadlines may change due to holidays or other factors.
It is with great sorrow and heartache that we announce the passing of Anna A. Belak on July 22, 2024.
David Christopher Clark, 72, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.
David Rohan, 66, a lifelong resident of Concord, passed away on July 4, 2024.
Mary Ann Muscato, a lifelong Concord resident, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 89.
Rhoda Miller passed away on July 12, 2024, after a long and charmed life of almost 93 years.
Robert passed away peacefully on June 27, surrounded by his family at their summer home in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
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