"Go out into the world [and] do well, but more importantly, go out into the world and do good."
Hannah Louise Wasserman, 17
April 28, 2025
Hannah Louise Wasserman, age 17, of Concord, passed away tragically on April 21, 2025, in Florida while spending time with friends.
James ‘Jimmy’ Pehl McIntosh, 18
April 28, 2025
James “Jimmy” Pehl McIntosh, age 18, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2025.
Maisey O’Donnell, 18
April 28, 2025
Catherine Mason “Maisey” O’Donnell died in Boston on Friday, April 25, from injuries sustained in a car accident in Florida.
Concord first responders headed to Old Marlboro Road near Williams Road at about 1:40 p.m. Monday.
Hundreds gathered on Sunday in memory of Jimmy McIntosh, Maisey O’Donnell, and Hannah Wasserman.
Coping with heartbreaking grief
April 27, 2025
"When a community experiences a tragedy, as we in Concord have with the loss of three young people, it is a profound event."
The event will take place Sunday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Field.
Long-jumping for longevity: A Concord world champ’s journey
April 26, 2025
At the national and world championships, Pamela Callahan sees other athletes who show what is possible later in life.
CCHS rugby tops Chelmsford, improves to 2-0
April 26, 2025
Concord-Carlisle High School rugby delivered a spirited 26-10 win over Chelmsford’s B side.
CC boys lacrosse upsets Reading for 4th straight win
April 26, 2025
Goalie Henry Morgan set the tone early with more than 10 first-half saves.
OPINION
Coping with heartbreaking grief
April 27, 2025
"When a community experiences a tragedy, as we in Concord have with the loss of three young people, it is a profound event."
Bridging Cultures event a ‘great success’
April 25, 2025
Gratitude to everyone who participated in and supported this special celebration of Concord’s 250 motto of “still heard round the world.”
Thank you, Concord Bridge, for superb local coverage
April 25, 2025
We find ourselves with the best weekly newspaper I've had the pleasure of reading.
Concord250 owes celebration’s success to many
April 25, 2025
We were proud to sponsor, support, and facilitate a number of the most notable activities of the past week.
Concord250 leaders thank the community
April 25, 2025
We would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for your patience, energy, ideas, and generosity.
Disagreement is not ‘divisive’
April 25, 2025
Let’s disagree. Let’s agree. Let’s debate.
The Concord Bridge welcomes letters from readers, which can be submitted via this simple form.
You may read our letters policy here.
SPORTS
CCHS rugby kicks off season with a 40–5 win
April 21, 2025
The team overpowered the Blue Hills Regional Tech Development squad.
CCHS lacrosse wins two, moves to 3-1
April 21, 2025
The Concord-Carlisle High School boys lacrosse team opened a busy week with back-to-back wins, improving to 3-1 on the season.
Twenty-seven Concord residents will run this year’s Boston Marathon on April 21.
CCHS girls lacrosse tops Central Catholic in opener
April 12, 2025
The Concord-Carlisle High School girls lacrosse team began its 50th anniversary year with a vengeance — literally.
Patriots boys lacrosse starts season 1-1
April 12, 2025
The CC boys lacrosse team rebounded from an opening-day loss to Lincoln-Sudbury by topping Newton North 8-3.
ARTS
If you were asked to write a song for the semiquincentennial of the Revolutionary War, what would it be?
Brian Boruta calls it “a hidden gem” that is “rarely produced.”
‘Spring Pops!’ to feature old and new patriotic tunes
April 10, 2025
As part of Concord250 festivities, the band will perform two compositions commissioned to honor the historic events of April 19, 1775.
Raising voices, raising funds: EmerSong returns April 5
April 4, 2025
The seventh annual EmerSong A Cappella Festival will feature high school, college, and adult groups.
If you possessed a Wedgwood teapot in the 1770s, pretty as it was, you may have relegated it to the closet.
CALENDAR
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OBITUARIES
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Hannah Louise Wasserman, 17
April 28, 2025
Hannah Louise Wasserman, age 17, of Concord, passed away tragically on April 21, 2025, in Florida while spending time with friends.
James ‘Jimmy’ Pehl McIntosh, 18
April 28, 2025
James “Jimmy” Pehl McIntosh, age 18, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2025.
Maisey O’Donnell, 18
April 28, 2025
Catherine Mason “Maisey” O’Donnell died in Boston on Friday, April 25, from injuries sustained in a car accident in Florida.
Roger Eliot Stoddard, 89
April 27, 2025
Roger Eliot Stoddard, affectionately known as the “Dean of American Bookmen,” passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025.
Theodore ‘Ted’ P. MacMillan, 62
April 25, 2025
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Theodore Phillip MacMillan of Quincy, who left us on April 23, 2025.
Carl Kirkor Torossian, 95
April 23, 2025
Carl Kirkor Torossian, a 60-year resident of Concord, passed away on April 3, 2025, at Newbury Court three weeks before his 96th birthday.
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