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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. In its 25th year, Concord blood drive keeps Nick Ressler's memory alive (concordbridge.org) — Concord residents are invited to honor Nick Ressler's memory at the 25th annual blood drive on October 10 at the Beede Swim & Fitness Center, 498 Walden Street. Organizers expect to fill all 50 appointment slots, continuing a tradition that has helped thousands of patients while giving neighbors a chance to reconnect and support a longtime Concord family.
2. Endangered turtles get a boost with the help of Massachusetts school kids (wgbh.org) — In Concord, Zoo New England scientists and local schoolchildren are helping endangered Blanding's turtles rebound at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, boosting the adult population from about 55 to roughly 300. Alcott School students are again raising hatchlings, including offspring of a turtle once fostered in their own classroom. The program gives kids hands-on conservation experience while strengthening a rare local species.
3. Impact Melanoma Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation (claimdepot.com) — A Concord-based nonprofit, Impact Melanoma, has reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to employee email accounts, potentially exposing names and Social Security numbers. If you've interacted with the organization, your information may be affected. Impact Melanoma is offering credit monitoring, and a law firm is investigating possible compensation for impacted individuals.
4. Piekarski Garners Ivy League Co-Offensive Player of the Week (gocrimson.com) — A Concord native is making waves in Ivy League field hockey, earning Co-Offensive Player of the Week after scoring three goals and adding an assist in two big Harvard wins. Her performance keeps her atop the league's scoring charts. Local fans can watch her next when Harvard hosts Cornell on Friday, Oct. 9.
5. Request For Proposals to Lease Stow-Hardy House at Minute Man National Historical Park (nps.gov) — A restored 18th-century colonial home, the Stow-Hardy House at 965 Lexington Road in Concord, is available for lease through a formal proposal process. The 2,400-square-foot property sits near the Battle Road Trail in Minute Man National Historical Park, offering modern systems, historic character, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation between Concord and Lexington.
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