OPINION: Vote for Erika Uyterhoeven for state Senator
A group of Medford residents, educators and community activists say they wholeheartedly and enthusiastically support Erika Uyterhoeven to become their state senator.
Special to Gotta Know Medford
Former State Rep. Sciortino endorses Ruseau in 34th Middlesex
Former State Representative Carl Sciortino is the latest addition to the individuals and organizations supporting Medford School Committee Member Paul Ruseau’s candidacy for state representative.
Sen. Pat Jehlen endorses Christine Barber for state Senate
Retiring senator, who rarely endorses in legislative races, backs Barber to succeed her in the 2nd Middlesex
Wakefield Jewish Festival returns for a major celebration of culture, tradition and community
The Wakefield Town Common will come alive with music, culture and celebration as the Wakefield Jewish Festival returns on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Will Mbah visits Medford Senior Center to listen, learn, and connect with older adults
State representative candidate Will Mbah recently visited the Medford Senior Center to meet with participants, learn more about the programs and services available to older adults, and hear firsthand about the issues that matter most to Medford's senior community.
Mystic Valley Voters Forum to host 34th Middlesex candidates forum
Mystic Valley Voters Forum (MVVF) will host its second candidates forum Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Bonsignore Hall in Medford Public Library from 6 t0 8 p.m.
OPINION: All 2nd Middlesex candidates are accomplished and worthy of consideration
A Medford resident makes the case that while one candidate in the 2nd Middlesex state Senate race has gotten a lot of attention, voters should learn about all the candidates before making a decision.
OPINION: Rabbis from Maine do not offer a more balanced perspective on Gaza
Medford resident says it is detrimental to Jewish discourse and safety to push a narrative that falsely presents Jewish opinion as a relative monolith minimizing, if not outright denying, the genocide in Gaza and all of Palestine.
OPINION: Christine Barber is the smart, effective, progressive leader we want in the State Senate
These Medford residents say of Christine Barber, "We are honored to support her and excited about the prospect of calling her our state senator."
Letter to the Editor: Maine rabbis offer a more balanced perspective on Gaza
A Medford resident responds to "OPINION: Christine Barber is out of step with progressive voters on Palestine."
OPINION: Christine Barber is out of step with progressive voters on Palestine
Two Medford residents argue that Barber's views on Palestine are dangerous and anti-Semitic.
OPINION: Thank you for shedding light on 2nd Middlesex candidate fundraising
A Medford resident weighs in on Will Dowd's article, "Five Democrats pour nearly $500,000 into open 2nd Middlesex race."
Medford residents invited to 2nd Middlesex state Senate candidates forum on July 16
Several community groups will jointly host a multi-community forum for the 2nd Middlesex state Senate candidates on July 16, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave.
Letter to the Editor: Moulton - a profile in courage for the 21st Century
This letter-writer says, "Moulton has already proven he can lead. Now it is time to promote him. This Fourth of July, give the country a birthday gift: read 'Courage Can Save Us,' and send Seth Moulton to the Senate."
Dear Paul Revere
Nate in North Medford has a question for Paul Revere on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Dear Paul Revere
Nate in the Heights fills Paul Revere in on a time-honored tradition in Medford.