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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Tufts University (forbes.com) — Tufts University's main campus straddles Medford and Somerville, making it a major educational and cultural presence right in Medford's backyard. The profile highlights Tufts' interdisciplinary academics, generous tuition policy for many U.S. families, distinctive programs like the Experimental College, and campus traditions that shape student life for thousands of nearby residents and commuters.
• Cuneiform Records Artists on Tour: October–November 2026 (avantmusicnews.com) — Roger Clark Miller is bringing his solo "Unplugged [from a Band]" show to Deep Cuts in Medford on October 14, giving local music fans a chance to catch an experimental rock veteran close to home. The broader tour list also highlights other Cuneiform Records artists performing across the U.S. and Europe through November.
• No. 7 Field Hockey Resumes NEWMAC Play at WPI on Saturday (babsonathletics.com) — Babson's field hockey team, ranked No. 7, resumes NEWMAC play at WPI after a 2–0 loss to top-ranked Tufts in Medford earlier this week. The preview breaks down Babson's dominant conference streaks, key scorers, goalie stats, and what's at stake in Saturday's matchup and next week's trip to MIT in Cambridge.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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