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Spotted on the Medford calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

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Good morning Medford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What makes Medford's own Tufts University stand out nationally?
  • When Roger Clark Miller's "Unplugged" set hits Deep Cuts Medford
  • How Babson bounced back after falling to Tufts in Medford

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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