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#TCBSportsSaturday: Will Palmer, a 2017 graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School who excelled in three sports with the Patriots, is in his fifth season with the Boston Nor’easters of the North American Box Lacrosse League. concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
#TCBSportsSaturday: Valentina Arlati of Concord won the 2026 U.S. Tennis Association New England Junior Sectional title in her first season in the 14-and-under division. concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
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John Hamilton, 82, and Paula Smith Hamilton, 85, who lost their lives after a catastrophic car crash not far from their home on Walden Street last weekend, shared a love of learning, helping others, and forging human connections. concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Head to concordbridge.org Monday night at 6:30 p.m. (and Tuesday, and Wednesday) for #ConcordBridgeLive coverage of Annual Town Meeting 2026. Meet you there!
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Concord-Carlisle boys tennis swept Boston Latin, 5-0, posting its fourth consecutive victory to start the 2026 season. #TCBSportsSaturday concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
The town is in talks with the federal government to possibly acquire the 46-acre West Concord property. Ideas still vary on what might someday occupy the long-contaminated industrial hub. concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Tomorrow is #LocalNewsDay! We can't wait to share our special new video celebrating local news here in Concord. But first, let us know why #LocalNewsMatters to you:
The Concord Bridge is proud to be a founding partner in the first-ever #LocalNewsDay, coming up on April 9. Stay tuned for our special video highlighting the importance of local news. We look forward to joining journalists and communities across the nation in celebrating!
#TCBSportsSaturday: Concord-Carlisle High School hosted the 2026 #Rugby Club Jamboree, with four schools represented in three matches. Great photos by Jon Straggas right here: concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
High noon: Join us for our coverage of your 2026 municipal election. We'll be live through tonight's results: concordbridge.org
#TCBSportsSaturday: This spring, as usual, Lisa McGloin can be found on a softball field, coaching a high school team. But after 26 seasons at Concord-Carlisle High School, she will be on a different campus. concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Families packed tightly around a dance floor at the Concord Free Public Library, leaning in as students from the Inishfree Massachusetts Irish Dance School performed quick, synchronized steps. Our Trace Salzbrenner's photos: concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Demonstrators gathered at First Parish on Saturday amid a broader outcry against Immigration Customs and Enforcement in the wake of the death of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week. Photos courtesy of Jonathan Aibel
Thank you, Concord, for your support throughout a phenomenal year in #localnews. Take a look back at 2025 with us... and stay tuned as The Bridge continues to write the first draft of Concord history in 2026! #HappyNewYear
Why do your neighbors contribute to The Concord Bridge? Hear directly from them — and join in their support of local news. Your tax-deductible donation this holiday season matters. Thanks for uplifting our work. #LocalNewsMatters Go to concordbridge.org/donate to support our mission today.
It's budget season, and while some items are on the chopping block, leaders are trying to add positions elsewhere. Not everyone’s on board — and some are examining fiscal ’26 recommendations that never came to pass... concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
The Select Board’s vote to extend the residential tax exemption came during the town’s annual tax classification hearing. It means people who count their Concord home as their primary house can deduct $155,056 from their property value for tax purposes. Learn more: concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Worth saying this again — check out our #NorthernLights gallery, including this astonishing image by reader Andrew March made at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge: concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Concord-Carlisle’s Emmy O’Donnell has been named to the combined U.S. Under-19 Women’s National Team and U.S. Under-18 Youth National Team International Training Camp roster. Read more: bit.ly/4oAC7xJ
Happy Third Birthday to us! A celebratory message from our CEO, Maile Hulihan... #LocalNews matters! concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Wondering what's going on in the MCI-Concord parking lot? 🎬We've got you covered: bit.ly/47JO3Xl
Under a novel research-based curriculum, Concord schoolchildren will follow that sequence to read — and understand — texts more effectively. concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
Breaking: Police shut down traffic surrounding 9 Acre Corner Thursday night while investigating a suspicious package. Closed per Concord Police: Sudbury Road at Wheeler and at Nashawtuc Country Club and Fitchburg Turnpike at Plainfield and Garfield Roads. Photo: Dakota Antelman/The Concord Bridge
How did Concordians vote on special election proposals for road spending and a bathroom building at CCHS? We've got you covered right here: bit.ly/4fFxhvK
Breaking news: We've met our match! Grateful to everyone who stepped up to the challenge and helped us achieve our goal. Local news matters. Your support matters. Thanks for helping us Keep Concord Connected.
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Town meeting starts in 10 minutes -- and on this third night, voters will debate zoning, rat poisons, and parking. If you couldn't make it to CCHS in person, we've got you covered right here: concordbridge.org/index.php/20...