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Saturday or Tuesday? Survey shows no easy fix for Town Meeting attendance
Friday, June 26, 2026

Saturday or Tuesday? Survey shows no easy fix for Town Meeting attendance

by Julie Gowel
Town Tails – Summer school is in session for the red fox
Friday, June 26, 2026

Town Tails – Summer school is in session for the red fox

by Julie Gowel
On Climate – Opting in to the state’s new loan program would help residents afford energy upgrades
Friday, June 26, 2026

On Climate – Opting in to the state’s new loan program would help residents afford energy upgrades

by Rich Marcello
Professional violinist gives HES students a preview of Fivesparks Music Festival
Friday, June 19, 2026

Professional violinist gives HES students a preview of Fivesparks Music Festival

by Carlene Phillips
Sweet relief: Town employees and volunteers enjoy ice cream social
Friday, June 19, 2026

Sweet relief: Town employees and volunteers enjoy ice cream social

Photos by Hannah Taylor
The Class of 2026 graduates on a picture-perfect evening
Friday, June 12, 2026

The Class of 2026 graduates on a picture-perfect evening

Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz unless otherwise noted
Parents say 'CONGRATS!' to their 2026 grads
Friday, June 12, 2026

Parents say 'CONGRATS!' to their 2026 grads

What are schools doing about youth mental health?
Friday, June 12, 2026

What are schools doing about youth mental health?

by Heidi Gómez
2026 High school graduates and college acceptances
Friday, June 12, 2026

2026 High school graduates and college acceptances

2026 Senior Scholarships and Awards
Friday, June 12, 2026

2026 Senior Scholarships and Awards

Shelf Space: What's New at the Harvard Public Library, 6/12/26
Friday, June 12, 2026

Shelf Space: What's New at the Harvard Public Library, 6/12/26

Seniors take a meaningful cruise through town in year-end parade
Friday, June 5, 2026

Seniors take a meaningful cruise through town in year-end parade

Photos by Hannah Taylor
No license required for reeltime fun this weekend
Friday, June 5, 2026

No license required for reeltime fun this weekend

by Chris Jones
Shifting perspectives: Finding beauty and benefit in a rewilded landscape
Friday, June 5, 2026

Shifting perspectives: Finding beauty and benefit in a rewilded landscape

by Kristi Hobson Edmonston
From discontent to the Declaration, Harvard’s steps toward independence
Friday, June 5, 2026

From discontent to the Declaration, Harvard’s steps toward independence

by Carlene Phillips
Scooped up and spewed out: Creator of ‘In the Whale’ will show and discuss his film at Harvard Senior Center
Friday, June 5, 2026

Scooped up and spewed out: Creator of ‘In the Whale’ will show and discuss his film at Harvard Senior Center

by Carlene Phillips
Fallen soldiers remembered on a somber Memorial Day punctuated by rain
Friday, May 29, 2026

Fallen soldiers remembered on a somber Memorial Day punctuated by rain

Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz
Wildfires can happen here: Remembering the Oxbow fire
Friday, May 29, 2026

Wildfires can happen here: Remembering the Oxbow fire

by Chris Jones
Animal athletes entertain as ‘High Flying Dogs’ touch down on the library lawn
Friday, May 29, 2026

Animal athletes entertain as ‘High Flying Dogs’ touch down on the library lawn

Photos by Hannah Taylor
Sun, fun, and all the buckets you can stack at HES Field Day
Friday, May 29, 2026

Sun, fun, and all the buckets you can stack at HES Field Day

Photos by Jen Mannell

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