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🌱 Patch AM: Indie favorite Lily Seabird is bringing her new tour to Medford
Also, don't miss Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 on the Medford Patch calendar

Greetings Medford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Indie favorite Lily Seabird is bringing her new tour to Medford
- How Tufts men's soccer plans to defend its title in Medford
- Medford neighbor steps up to lead messaging at Project Bread
Also on today's calendar: Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lily Seabird Expands 2026 North American Tour │ Exclaim! (exclaim.ca) — Indie rocker Lily Seabird has added a Medford stop to her expanded North American tour, with a December 3 show at Deep Cuts. The Burlington-based artist is touring behind her new album, giving Medford music fans a chance to catch an intimate performance before she heads to New York, Philadelphia, Montreal, and back home to Vermont.
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2. 2026 Tufts University Men's Soccer Preview (gotuftsjumbos.com) — Tufts men's soccer is set to kick off its national title defense right here in Medford, with 10 home games at Bello Field this season, including the NESCAC opener against Trinity (Conn.) on September 5. The Jumbos return key All-Americans, a standout goalkeeper, and several new recruits arriving in Medford, aiming to build on last year's 20-1-3 championship run.
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3. Project Bread taps in-house storyteller Nora Jerrett to help lead its communications strategy (reverejournal.com) — Medford resident Nora Jerrett has been promoted to Assistant Director of Communications at Project Bread, the statewide nonprofit behind The Walk for Hunger and Summer Eats. Her work helps connect thousands of Massachusetts residents to food resources like the FoodSource Hotline and SNAP assistance, while amplifying stories about hunger and advocating for policies that make food more accessible.
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4. Minogue wins Republican gubernatorial primary in a landslide, sets sights on Healey (massdailynews.com) — A major Republican gubernatorial primary victory party just took place at The Great American Beer Hall in Medford, where Mike Minogue celebrated winning 66% of the vote. He used the Medford event to launch his general-election message focused on accountability, affordability, opportunity, and public safety as he prepares to challenge Gov. Maura Healey in November.
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📸 Around Medford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medford
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★ Featured events ★
- Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 →
Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave, Winchester
9:00 am - Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am - The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community Walk →
Robbins Memorial Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
11:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Sunday September 20
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- You Can Sit With Me Storytime at Moon and Back →
Moon and Back Bookstore, 458 High St, Medford
10:30 am - Mystic Makerspace: Beaded Earrings
Medford Public Library MakerSpace , 111 High Street, Medford, MA
7:00 pm - Condon Shell Summer Concert Series featuring The Grownup Noise →
Condon Shell, 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford
6:30 pm - Little Blue Truck Lost and Found Storytime at Moon and Back →
Moon and Back Bookstore, 458 High St, Medford
2:30 pm - Forward Sacadas - displacement or the illusion of displacement (level: Pre-advanced) →
349 Washington St, Malden
11:00 am - Master the rhythm, caedencia & steps in 16-week Intensive →
349 Washington St, Malden
12:30 pm - The turn is where tango comes alive - Giros, paradas and barridas (level: intermediate) →
349 Washington St, Malden
2:30 pm - Learn Argentine Tango and build new friendships! - 8 weeks Beginner course in the Fall →
349 Washington St, Malden
2:30 pm - Ochos, pivots, and the secret mechanics of tango - the course that makes everything click (Pre-int) →
349 Washington St, Malden
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Electrician Needed!!
Hey Neighbors, looking for an electrician for a small job in Everett. Let me know if y'all have any recommendations. Thank you!!! (Nextdoor West Medford)
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Medford. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.
Ok Medford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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