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J &amp; J Homecare LLC is proudly owned and operated by a team of compassionate, clinical individuals with over 40 years of combined nursing experience. We are dedicated to delivering dependable, high-quality care that enhances comfort, safety and independence at home. Personal Care Services: - Medication reminders - Health monitoring - Assistance with special diets - Bathing assistance - Fall prevention &amp; supervision - Dressing and grooming - Personal hygiene support - And more! Homemaking Services - Meal Preparation - Light housekeeping &amp; cleaning - Laundry - Bed making - Changing light bulbs - Flexible schedule tailored to your family's needs (including short visits, live-in care and 24x7 support) - And more Call us today to schedule your complimentary in-home consultation! See our Google Reviews here - https://reviews.birdeye.com/j-j-homecare-llc-176978006658137 Contact Laurie: 978 569 8050

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128 Announces Local Independent Ownership For Good One question that Ryan Williams, President of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, keeps getting is: “Did you sell?” and the answer is always In recent years, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home services have seen significant consolidation. In Greater Boston, 128 is one of the only home service companies that remain local, private, and independently-owned. This led Williams to seek out organizations that aren't just in business to sell, but to thrive long-term. He found the Tugboat Institute®, focusing on value, purpose, and people-driven businesses planning to remain independently-owned for 100+ years through their Certified Evergreen® status. 128 applied with the help of its entire team and received the honor of becoming Certified Evergreen® a year later. Watch 128's announcement here: https://youtu.be/g5rsiZW7B1k?si=KeR42U8H9GXnCJkH Does this impact customers? Customers want reliability and support for years down the road from their home service company, and choosing an independently-owned company can reduce uncertainties. Does this impact tradespeople? Ownership can influence company culture, communication, alignment, and priorities. With a labor shortage, it's important there are industry leaders willing to continually invest in education, which 128 is proud to offer its own school. Choose Local and Independent. 128 is proud to announce its continued local and independent ownership to bring stability and confidence to employees, customers, and communities for generations. Williams states that "128 answers to its customers and employees, not investors", and is not for sale. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric was founded in 1992 and is a top home service company in Eastern MA. 128 is known for its 5-star service, base+ membership, Finish Strong Friday®, and its Red Sox partnership. Book with 128 today: 781-451-1017 or https://www.128plumbing.com/ Media contact: happipr.com

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Rhonda Pattelena, 35, was killed Friday on Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. Jeffrey Buchannan, 33, also of Bedford, was arrested. Pattelena and Buchannan had a child together, police said.

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Rhonda Pattelena, 35, was killed Friday on Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. Jeffrey Buchannan, 33, also of Bedford, was arrested.


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Kerem Shalom—Vineyard of Peace—of Concord warmly invites the community to join us for services and special programs for High Holy Days 5787!
We welcome non-members and friends to join Rabbi Darby Leigh and Cantorial Solist Molly Bajgot&nbsp;in uplifting and spiritual prayer and song as we welcome the new year together. Service will be held both in-person with ASL and online, with live captioning. 
We look forward to sharing:
<h3>Rosh Hashanah Day 1</h3>
Saturday, September 12&nbsp; 8:30-9:15 am – Early Childhood Family Service In-person and online&nbsp;
10 am-12:30 pm Community Service In-person (with ASL) and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom.&nbsp; Childcare will be available for younger children, and a breakout session will be offered for older children. Advance registration is required for both.
12:30 pm – Light Kiddush
<h3>Rosh Hashanah Day 2</h3>
<h4>Sunday, September 13, 2026</h4>
10 am-12 pm – Community Service&nbsp; In-person and online, with AI-captioning for those attending via Zoom 12 pm – Kiddush Lunch Advance registration (via the main registration form) is required
2 pm – Tashlich at the Old North Bridge&nbsp; In-person only at the Monument Street entrance (not the Liberty Street entrance)
See full High Holy Days details&nbsp;<a href="https://keremshalom.org/high-holy-days-5787-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9OfL-3F149jxM2RTPJI7bZtNYdFpKd9qiZFLtajwixHodaQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">REGISTER&nbsp;HERE</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:ksadmin@keremshalom.org" target="_blank">ksadmin@keremshalom.org</a> or 978-369-1223 ext. 0 with any questions.
Kerem Shalom is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming Jewish community where tradition and innovation are celebrated.

Local Event: Share Rosh Hashanah with Kerem Shalom of Concord

Share Rosh Hashanah with Kerem Shalom of Concord

Kerem Shalom—Vineyard of Peace—of Concord warmly invites the community to join us for services and special programs for High...

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The 44th Annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, and features the work of nearly 100 artisans, including painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, food wares, glass, fiber art, metalworking, woodworking, clothing, and much more. Visitors enjoy live musical entertainment, food vendors, and Codman Estate tours.The event is rain or shine!
HNE&nbsp;Members and Children under 12 FREE Nonmembers $5

Accessibility Considerations:&nbsp;The festival takes place outdoors and may involve walking over uneven terrain. Parking is available. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

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Kerem Shalom, Vineyard of Peace, of Concord, warmly invites the community to join us for services and special programs for <a href="https://keremshalom.org/high-holy-days-5787-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">High Holy Days 5787</a>&nbsp;and Tashlich at the Old North Bridge,&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Monument Street entrance.&nbsp;
Tashlich, will be held, rain or shine, in-person at the Old North Bridge on the first day of Rosh Hashanah. During this family and child-friendly service, we will cast small stones, sticks, or leaves into the moving water to symbolically release last year’s regrets and contemplate what we wish to draw from the water to nourish us as we enter the New Year.&nbsp;
<a href="https://keremshalom.org/high-holy-days-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for full High Holy Days details and the schedule for all holiday services and programs.&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScf-3yOSVQTvDuilYp5U01jlo_BcKxFgc_TRjbVtUBaejq1gA/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:ksadmin@keremshalom.org" target="_blank">ksadmin@keremshalom.org</a> or by phone at 978-369-1223 ext. 0 with any questions.
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Ephraim Curtis Middle School

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>.&nbsp;Our ride is a 1-mile loop that riders may enjoy as long as they would like. The one mile course is entirely paved and loops through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of historic Sudbury. Parents are welcome to ride with their children but it is not required. If a parent chooses to accompany their child on the bike, we ask that they register as volunteers.&nbsp;
Many kids choose to ride the loop 3-6-12 or even 15 times. We encourage riders to participate as long as they would like. We will have special badges for riders who accomplish 5-8-12 and 15 miles, too! Please indicate at registration an estimate of your rider's total distance (this will help us for event organization).&nbsp;There is also an enclosed parking lot loop all starting from Curtis Middle School in Sudbury, MA. (Adults may opt to register as volunteers if they would like to ride with the kids). Before the ride there will be music and bike decorating; during the ride and following there will be an Ice-Cream Truck, Food Truck, Coffee Truck, huge bouncy castle, lawn games, music and more. All registered riders will get a free ice cream from our friends at Trombetta’s Farm Ice Cream. Registration takes place from 8:30am-9:45am. The ride is from 10:00am-11:30am, and food and games will be available from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
“The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Always held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers from 43 states and 12 countries participate in the PMC, all with a common goal: to find a cure for cancer.
100 percent of all rider-raised funds go directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s single largest supporter and is 62 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $972 million for Dana-Farber.”
The Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride empowers young participants to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun activity. By offering multiple course options, every child will have the opportunity to participate and make a difference - regardless of age or ability. Each ride distance is carefully planned to be safe and enjoyable, with designated routes through historic Sudbury neighborhoods that are well-marked and closely monitored by volunteers. For the youngest participants, the tot lot loop provides a secure environment where kids can ride in a contained area - strollers, scooters, tricycles are ALL welcome!
Beyond the joy of bike riding, the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride serves as a powerful educational experience for children, teaching them about the impact of collective efforts in fighting cancer. As they pedal for a purpose, they learn about empathy, community involvement, and the importance of supporting breakthroughs in treatment and cures at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This event not only raises crucial funds for cancer research but also instills valuable life lessons in the young riders; collectively we all pedal towards a more cancer-free future. As with all PMC rides, every penny donated goes directly to cancer treatment and research at Dana-Farber.
Please join us on September 20th, 2026, for the <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>. We are also looking for volunteers of ALL ages to help us host an impactful and safe event. If you would prefer to contribute from a distance, you can donate to the ride by clicking the link below.
If you have any questions, please email the event organizer Tyler Steffey at <a href="mailto:tylersteffey@gmail.com" target="_blank">tylersteffey@gmail.com</a>.
<a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to RIDE here</a>
<a href="https://secure.kids.pmc.org/Volunteer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to VOLUNTEER here</a>
<a href="https://donate.kids.pmc.org/Sudbury/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate to the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride here</a>

Local Event: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

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Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride. Our ride is a 1-mile loop that...

Kerem Shalom—Vineyard of Peace—of Concord warmly invites the community to join us for services and special programs for High Holy Days 5787!
We welcome non-members and friends to join Rabbi Darby Leigh and Cantorial Solist Molly Bajgot in uplifting and spiritual prayer and song as we welcome the new year together. Service will be held both in-person with ASL&nbsp;and online, with live captioning. 
We look forward to sharing:
<h3>Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)</h3>
<h4>Sunday, September 20, 2026</h4>
6:30-9 pm – Community Service In-person with ASL&nbsp;and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom Childcare will be available for younger children; advance registration is required.
<h3>Yom Kippur</h3>
<h4>Monday, September 21, 2026</h4>
8:30-9:15 am – Early Childhood Family Service In-person and online
10 am-12:30 pm – Community Service In-person with ASL&nbsp;and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom.&nbsp; Childcare will be available for younger children, and a breakout session will be offered for older children. Advance registration is required for both.
12:30 pm-1 pm – Yizkor (Memorial Service) In-person and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom.&nbsp; Childcare will be available for younger children, and a breakout session will be offered for older children. Advance registration is required for both.
2-3 pm – Torah Study with LilyFish Gomberg In-person only
3-4 pm Contemplative Chanting Circle with Molly Bajgot In-person only
4-5 pm – Musical Musaf Service with the Tiferet Quartet&nbsp; In-person only
5-6 pm – Mincha (Afternoon Service) In-person and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom. Childcare will be available for younger children; advance registration is required.
6-7 pm – Neilah (Closing Service) In-person and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom. Childcare will be available for younger children; advance registration is required.
7-7:20 pm – Havdalah In-person and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom. We encourage you to bring your children to this service Light snacks will be available after Havdalah.&nbsp;
See full High Holy Days details&nbsp;<a href="https://keremshalom.org/high-holy-days-5787-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9OfL-3F149jxM2RTPJI7bZtNYdFpKd9qiZFLtajwixHodaQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">REGISTER&nbsp;HERE</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:ksadmin@keremshalom.org" target="_blank">ksadmin@keremshalom.org</a> or 978-369-1223 ext. 0 with any questions.
Kerem Shalom is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming Jewish community where tradition and innovation are celebrated.

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