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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

City Budget Hearings Begin Tonight

Tonight’s hearing is at 5:30 p.m.

Today is Wednesday, June 12. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The City Council’s hearings for the proposed fiscal year 2014 budget begin tonight – at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall’s Room 207. On tonight’s agenda are all projects and bonds related to the public works, police and fire departments, as well as the Medford High School pool. The hearings continue on Saturday, June 15, at 8:30 a.m., and Tuesday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. 2.) A man suspected of the recent armed ATM robbery in Medford was apprehended Sunday in Malden. Read more. 3.) There is a Family Sing-Along at Bestsellers Cafe at 10 a.m. this morning. Read more. 4.) Post your yard sale on Patch. 5.) Showers are possible between noon and 3 p.m. today, according to the National …

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

Summer Reading Book Fair This Evening

The fair starts at 5:30 p.m. this evening at Andrews Middle School.

Today is Tuesday, June 11. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) There is a Summer Reading Book Fair starting at 5:30 p.m. this evening at Andrews Middle School. The fair is being put on by Bestsellers Cafe and the Medford Public Schools PTOs. Read more. 2.) There is a nature walk at 9:15 a.m. this morning the Middlesex Fells’ Bellevue Pond. Read more. 3.) Does Medford have a problem with overfilled trash barrels? The City Council will discuss the issue at its meeting tonight – the meeting starts at 7 p.m. in City Hall. 4.) There is an intro nature journaling lesson at 7 p.m. tonight at the Medford Public Library. Read more. 5.) Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day today, according to the National Weather Service…

Monday, June 10, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

Two Cats in Need of Homes

Today is Monday, June 10. Here are five things you need to know.

1.) Kitty Connection posted on Medford Patch Sunday about two cats in need of homes – Julia, a 9-month-old female cat (top), and Darby, a 1-year-old tabby female (bottom).  2.) Overfilled trash barrels a problem in Medford? 3.) “The Art Forger” author, Barbara Shapiro, will be at Bestsellers Cafe at 6:30 p.m. this evening. 4.) Take a look inside our “Home of the Week,” a three-bed bordering the Middlesex Fells. 5.) There is a chance of rain after 4 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to reach the high 70s.

Friday, June 7, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

Medford High Baseball Ousted from State Tournament

The Mustangs finish the season 18-4.

Today is Friday, June 7. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The second-seeded Medford High baseball team lost 3-2 Thursday to No. 7 Billerica at Playstead Park in the Division 1 North quarterfinals. The Mustangs finish the season 18-4. 2.) Want more info on last week’s tanker spill? There is a public meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the West Medford Community Center. Read more. 3.) Add your own photos to our Medford High graduation gallery. 4.) The Mustang Stampede is Saturday at Hormel Stadium. 5.) Tropical Storm Andrea’s heavy rains are expected to hit the area today, into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. After some morning showers, Sunday should be mostly sunny with a high near 78.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

Medford High Baseball Hosting Quarterfinal Game Today

The Mustangs will play Billerica at 4 p.m. at Playstead Park.

Today is Thursday, June 6. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The second-seeded Medford High baseball team will host No. 7 Billerica at 4 p.m. today at Playstead Park in the quarterfinals of the Division 1 North bracket. Medford defeated Haverhill 11-7 in the first round, Billerica trounced Waltham 14-1. 2.) Photos of Medford High School graduation. Add your own! 3.) Medford High senior Alison deRosas winning submission, “Once a Mustang, Always a Mustang.” 4.) Rat Problem in the Medford Hillside? 5.) Today should be partly sunny with a high near 74, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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Medford High Graduation Tonight

The graduation starts at 6 p.m. at Tufts University’s Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center.

Today is Wednesday, June 5. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Medford High School’s graduation is at 6 p.m. tonight at Tuft University’s Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center on College Avenue. It’ll be broadcast live online for the first time on MadeInMedford.com. Parking information and complete details. 2.) Does the Medford Hillside area have a rat problem? 3.) Medford High senior Alison deRosas winning submission, “Once a Mustang, Always a Mustang.” 4.) Help find Zadie, a 7-month-old hound/shepard mix. 5.) Today should be mostly sunny with a high near 76, according to the National Weather Service.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

Everett Casino Proposal, Winter Parking Ban on City Council’s Agenda

See what’s on tap at tonight’s council meeting.

Today is Tuesday, June 4. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The City Council will discuss the Everett casino proposal and the city’s “Winter Parking Ban” tonight. See the above agenda for more. The council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. 2.) Due to Monday’s rainout, the second-seeded Medford High baseball team will now host No. 7 Billerica at 4 p.m. Thursday at Playstead Park in the quarterfinals of the Division 1 North bracket. Medford defeated Haverhill 11-7 in the first round, Billerica trounced Waltham 14-1. 3.) Update on Friday’s tanker spill into the Mystic River. 4.) I-93 south will be closed at 11 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. 5.) Today should be sunny with a high near 76, according to the National Weather …

Friday, May 31, 2013

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Medford-Somerville Relay for Life This Weekend

The overnight event starts at 4 p.m. Saturday at Medford High School.

Today is Friday, May 31. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The Medford-Somerville Relay for Life goes from 4 p.m. Saturday to 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Medford High School. Complete details. 2.) There is a hike at the Southern Fells from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Complete details. 3.) Children’s author Toni Buzzeo will be at Bestsellers Cafe at 1 p.m. Saturday. Complete details. 4.) Andrews Middle School’s production of Grease is this weekend. 5.) Today should be sunny with a high near 93, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday and Sunday should both be sunny with highs near 90 and chances of showers or thunderstorms in the late afternoons.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

Medford High Softball Opens Postseason Play Today

The Mustangs will be in action at 4 p.m. at Tufts Park.

Today is Thursday, May 30. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Coming off a 11-9 regular season, the 16th-seeded Medford High softball team opens postseason play at 4 p.m. today at Tufts Park. The Mustangs are hosting No. 17 Malden, also 11-9, in the preliminary round of the Division 1 North bracket. 2.) The 12th-seeded Medford High girls’ lacrosse team lost 18-6 at No. 5 Acton-Boxboro Wednesday in the preliminary round of the Division 1 North bracket. The Mustangs finish the season 11-5-1. 3.) The 23rd-seeded Medford High boys’ lacrosse team also fell Wednesday, 15-3 at No. 10 Westford Academy in the preliminary round of the Division 1 East bracket. They end up 9-12. 4.) Don’t forget: there is a fundraiser for the Krystle M. …

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

5 Things to Know Today

Medford High Lacrosse Teams in Playoff Action Today

Both teams are facing must wins.

Today is Wednesday, May 29. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The 12th-seeded Medford High girls’ lacrosse team will travel to No. 5 Acton-Boxboro this afternoon for a 4 p.m. game in the first round of the Division 1 North bracket. 2.) The high school’s boys’ lacrosse team, the No. 23 seed, will also be on the road today, at 6 p.m. at No. 10 Westford Academy in the preliminary round of the Division 1 East bracket. 3.) The Mustangs’ baseball team earned the No. 2 seed in its bracket. 4.) The Medford Public Library will have story time at 10 a.m. this morning. 5.) Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day today, according to the National Weather Service.

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