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Harvard’s Fourth of July: Tropical heat, community, and candy
Friday, July 10, 2026

Harvard’s Fourth of July: Tropical heat, community, and candy

by Kristi Hobson Edmonston and John Osborn
Despite the extreme heat, residents celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with traditional parade
Friday, July 10, 2026

Despite the extreme heat, residents celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with traditional parade

Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz unless otherwise noted
Off to the Races
Friday, July 10, 2026

Off to the Races

Photos by Jen Manell
Harvard Road Race Association hosts hot performances
Friday, July 10, 2026

Harvard Road Race Association hosts hot performances

The competition heats up!
Friday, July 10, 2026

The competition heats up!

Photos by Hannah Taylor unless otherwise noted
The late Pat Jennings named Fourth of July parade grand marshal
Friday, July 10, 2026

The late Pat Jennings named Fourth of July parade grand marshal

by Carlene Phillips
Who will minister to the Minister’s Path?
Friday, July 10, 2026

Who will minister to the Minister’s Path?

by Heidi Gómez
In its final week at Fivesparks: A conversation between visual art and poetry
Friday, July 10, 2026

In its final week at Fivesparks: A conversation between visual art and poetry

by Carlene Phillips
Blooming chestnuts give hope for revival of a species
Friday, July 10, 2026

Blooming chestnuts give hope for revival of a species

by Marty Green
Shelf Space: What's New at the Harvard Public Library, 7/10/26
Friday, July 10, 2026

Shelf Space: What's New at the Harvard Public Library, 7/10/26

At 87 Ayer Road: From gravestone slate to McIntosh apples to conservation land
Friday, July 3, 2026

At 87 Ayer Road: From gravestone slate to McIntosh apples to conservation land

by Carlene Phillips
Sundaes on a Wednesday, yes, please! Library Ice Cream Social draws kids for games, music, and sugar in many forms
Friday, July 3, 2026

Sundaes on a Wednesday, yes, please! Library Ice Cream Social draws kids for games, music, and sugar in many forms

Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz
Music Masters
Friday, July 3, 2026

Music Masters

Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz
Saturday or Tuesday? Survey shows no easy fix for Town Meeting attendance
Friday, June 26, 2026

Saturday or Tuesday? Survey shows no easy fix for Town Meeting attendance

by Julie Gowel
Town Tails – Summer school is in session for the red fox
Friday, June 26, 2026

Town Tails – Summer school is in session for the red fox

by Julie Gowel
On Climate – Opting in to the state’s new loan program would help residents afford energy upgrades
Friday, June 26, 2026

On Climate – Opting in to the state’s new loan program would help residents afford energy upgrades

by Rich Marcello
Professional violinist gives HES students a preview of Fivesparks Music Festival
Friday, June 19, 2026

Professional violinist gives HES students a preview of Fivesparks Music Festival

by Carlene Phillips
Sweet relief: Town employees and volunteers enjoy ice cream social
Friday, June 19, 2026

Sweet relief: Town employees and volunteers enjoy ice cream social

Photos by Hannah Taylor
Class of 2026 graduates on a picture-perfect evening
Friday, June 12, 2026

Class of 2026 graduates on a picture-perfect evening

Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz unless otherwise noted
Parents say 'CONGRATS!' to their 2026 grads
Friday, June 12, 2026

Parents say 'CONGRATS!' to their 2026 grads

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Harvard’s Fourth of July: Tropical heat, community, and candy  7/10/2026
Despite the extreme heat, residents celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with traditional parade  7/10/2026
Off to the Races  7/10/2026
Harvard Road Race Association hosts hot performances  7/10/2026
The competition heats up!  7/10/2026