Concord River runs RAPID!

April 6, 2023

The Concord River, placid at its headwaters, evolves into a raging torrent for two miles as the river empties into the Merrimack in Lowell. We’re talking epic — at least for a

Sustaining Concord: On the road to Net-Zero

March 30, 2023

The Concord Municipal Light Plant has been working on plans to achieve Net-Zero Energy status for the new Concord Middle School site. Net-Zero Energy indicates that the school will produce enough energy

Compost site at 755 Walden Street re-opening for season

March 30, 2023

The Compost Site at 755 Walden Street will be re-opening for the season on Saturday, April 1. Compost site hours are Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Concord residents

A bit of beaver bonding at the Concord Country Club

March 22, 2023

Photos courtesy of Molly Constable What have you spotted around Concord? Submit your photos to [email protected].

It’s not too early to celebrate Earth Day

March 16, 2023

The Concord Public Library, Concord Public Schools, The First Parish of Concord and The Umbrella are planning a wide range of programs in recognition of Earth Day beginning in mid-March and continuing

Calling All Concord Tree-Lovers

March 16, 2023

I read with interest Peter Alden’s article about the holiday season bird count in the January 20, 2023 issue “Birders of a feather count Concord’s birds together”. I suspect many more Concordians

Time Outdoors: How Animals Survive the Deep Freeze

March 10, 2023

An arctic blast a few weeks ago brought nighttime temperatures of -25 to some parts of New England. Brrrr. While we humans can cheat winter’s wrath in our warm, insulated homes, wild

What is the future of Warner’s Pond?

March 9, 2023

Hosting the first of two public meetings to provide information and gather feedback on the future health of Warner’s Pond, Concord’s Department of Natural Resources met in Monument Hall and over Zoom

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