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Helen’s granddaughters, sisters Nancy Prendergast, left, and Sue Wardwell

A tradition of family and food at Helen’s

December 15, 2022

The aroma of good cooking drifts down the sidewalk, luring patrons into Helen’s, a restaurant off Monument Square. A bowed multi-paned window extends across the front of the dining room revealing booths,

Retiring police Chief Joe O’Connor spoke at a recent Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council meeting. Courtesy photo.

O’Connor values human rights

December 14, 2022

The Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council hosted a reception on Dec. 4 to honor and hear perspectives from Concord Police Chief Joseph O’Connor. O’Connor shared his personal reflections on his career and the

Christine Bukruian, owner of Potager Soap Co. with her family

Soap-making is a family affair for local businesswoman

December 14, 2022

Christine Bukruian, owner of Potager Soap Co. in Concord, credits her parents for giving her the confidence to dream big. “My mom was my inspiration for setting out and trying new things

Officer Cara Paladino, l., with Select Board member Terri Ackerman and DEI co-chairman Josh Lee.

Community, police talk diversity, inclusion

December 14, 2022

The DEI Commission tackles discrimination in business, schools and housing “This needs to keep happening,” said Josh Lee, co-chair of the town’s DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) Commission at a meeting with

Matt Johnson will not run for second term on the select board

December 14, 2022

“I’ve worked in high tech, doing Zoom meetings for years,” he said. “Ironically, in post-Covid, the pomp and circumstance of the [Select Board’s] role are coming back.” Those are roles that Johnson

Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee Meeting

School reading materials on race, sexuality spark disagreement

December 14, 2022

A group of concerned community members attended the joint Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee meeting on Dec. 6.

Concord Women’s Chorus present ‘Songs of Peace and Promise’

December 9, 2022

The program features creative arrangements of “Coventry Carol”, “I Saw Three Ships,” and other beloved works from composers including Gabriel Fauré, Nicola Porpora, Cécile Chaminade, Z. Randall Stroope, and Bob Chilcott.

Enjoy the spirited West Concord Family Holiday Stroll

December 9, 2022

To celebrate the holiday season, West Concord merchants are hosting a fun-filled afternoon for young and old alike. On Saturday, December 10 from 1-5 p.m., the shops will sport food, drink, music,

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