5 Things to Know Today

Dennis Lehane at Bestsellers Tonight

The event starts at 7 p.m.

Today is Tuesday, May 21. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Author Dennis Lehane, known for such novels as “Mystic River,” “Gone, Baby, Gone,” and “Shutter Island,” will be at Bestsellers Cafe at 7 p.m. tonight. Read more. 2.) A $1.2 million bond, which would go toward reconstructing or replacing, Medford High School’s swimming pool will go before City Council tonight, according to the agenda. Read more. 3.) Check out Patch’s 2013 Summer Reading List. 4.) Have something to say? Start a blog on Medford Patch. 5.) Today should be mostly cloudy with a high near 66 – however, there is a chance of showers after 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

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5 Things to Know Today

Bestselling Author Dennis Lehane at Neighboring Book Shop

Lehane will be at the Book Shop, 694 Broadway in Somerville, at 7 p.m. tonight.

Today is Wednesday, May 15. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Bestselling author Dennis Lehane is going to be at the Book Shop, 694 Broadway in Somerville, at 7 p.m. tonight. Read more. 2.) The latest on the Medford woman involved in the human trafficking case. 3.) The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation’s annual meeting is at 7 p.m. tonight at Winchester Public Library. Read more. 4.) What’s the going rate for a lawn service in Medford? 5.) It’s expected to rain this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures should reach the high 60s.

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Jewelry Trunk Show Featuring Paul Melanson

Trunk show featuring the beautiful beaded jewelry of Paul Melanson at Mystic Art Gallery.

This Week at Mystic Art Gallery

This month’s featured artist is Claire Ghiloni.

West Medford Open Studios April 27, 28

WMOS is a free open studio event that invites visitors from all over to experience exhibits of local art & crafts, musical and literary performances, and live arts demonstrations over the course of the weekend.

Mystic Art Gallery Valentine's Open House

Will take place this Saturday at the gallery.

Add Your Own: Medford's 2012 in Photos

A look back at this year's best and most memorable photos.

Here's a look back at the best moments captured on film in 2012. Even then, Medford Patch may have missed some great moments this past year—that's where our readers come in!  Show us your favorite photos from 2012 by adding to our gallery. To add a photo, click the 'Upload Photos and Videos' tab. Just make sure you're a registered user. 

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Jan David Blais Discusses His Political Thriller 'Twentieth Century Limited'

The book is a political thriller following an investigation into the suspicious death of a journalist while working in Iraq. Blais will be at Bestsellers in Medford this Saturday for a Meet the Author session.

In Jan David Blais' latest book, Twentieth Century Limited - Age of Reckoning, he turns some of America's most controversial political topics into the background for a political thriller. Blais will be at at Bestsellers Cafe in Medford on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. for a Meet the Author session, and Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. for an author talk and book signing.   The Watertown-based author discussed his work, the second in the series, with Patch. Watertown Patch: What inspired you to write "Twentieth Century Limited"? Does it come from your personal experience? Jan David Blais: I set out to write a story illuminating the fascinating times I’ve lived in ‒ the latter half of America’s Twentieth Century. And center it around a character …

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Business Trick or Treat Today in Medford

Event runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The annual Medford Business Trick or Treat will fill Medford's squares with kids in costume today. The event runs in Medford Square, West Medford Square, and along Salem Street from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Find a full list of businesses participating here. Check out photos from last year's trick or treat here.

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