Column: The Culture of Food

Right before the pandemic, thanks to middle-school course Family and Consumer Sciences, I decided that I wanted to start baking at home. I wasn’t entirely inexperienced in cooking if you count reheating…

Over 60 but not over the hill

The Concord After 60, a social and educational group for senior citizens living in Concord.

Regular meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month. Topics have included elder law issues, downsizing,…

They’ll swim until the ice pushes them out

Marathon swimmer Natalie Lang can be found training at Walden Pond most weekends year-round until the pond freezes

“I’ll get ice cream headaches for a chunk of time,” Lang said of swimming in…

Ho ho ho, it’s a SantaCon!

Bringing holiday cheer to Concord businesses, a group of dads from the Concord Family Network paraded through town last weekend, stopping at local bars and singing Christmas favorites.…

Beantown hepcats rock the town

On Sunday night, with the newly-lit Concord holiday tree sparkling sky high, the Beantown Swing’s rhythm section was in the pocket for three wild sets. Brass and wind sections pumped the crowd’s…

Tree lighting ignites a crowd of hundreds

The annual tree lighting was a huge success this year, with a large cheerful crowd and a variety of performances and activities.

Festivities were coordinated by the town's Recreation Department, and supported…

Concord Minute Men seek new recruits

The Concord Minute Men are looking for a few good men and women to join their ranks and keep the spirit of 1775 alive as they prepare for the celebration of the…

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