Author: Crystal Yormick
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Medford’s low-stakes recreational basketball league fosters community, skills, teamwork under one net
Medford’s newly rebranded recreational basketball league — “Hoops & Heroes” — is bringing the city, basketball players and Medford police together under one net. Building confidence, basketball skills and curiosity along with giving kids a positive outlet and providing them with strong…
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Medford slated for $2.4 million in park renovations across 26 projects
Medford is spending $2.4 million to refurbish parks and open spaces across the city. The projects range from planting trees, renovating a concession stand and constructing a natural play area to performing an archaeological dig and making accessibility improvements. The…
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Medford mini-forest aims to reduce heat, increase biodiversity
A volunteer-run nonprofit is planting a mini-forest at Tufts Park to increase Medford’s tree canopy and biodiversity. The mini-forest will cover about 1,100 square feet at Tufts Park, a popular off-leash dog park site. Work is under way, and planting will…
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Medford’s urban forest needs some TLC and some funding, according to a new report
Graphic created by Weston & Sampson for Medford’s Urban Forest Management Plan shows current land use in the city. COURTESY/City of Medford and Weston & Sampson Medford should focus on growing, protecting and maintaining trees as key strategies for creating…
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Winchester, residents from other communities gather for third No Kings rally
By Crystal Yormick and Tavishi Chattopadhyay Dozens of people gathered Saturday morning in Winchester for the third “No Kings” event to protest President Trump’s policies, reject authoritarianism and defend constitutional rights. The number of people who participated nationwide was still being calculated…
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Medford High School Best Buddies Program fosters inclusivity, leadership
The school’s Best Buddies club, which is celebrating its first anniversary, is dedicated to bridging social, physical and economic gaps for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The school’s Best Buddies club, which is celebrating its first anniversary, is dedicated…
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Medford Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics
These brave souls took the Medford Polar Plunge just before the Blizzard of ’26 hit. The event was co-hosted by Medford Police and the Medford Chamber of Commerce. About 50 people took turns immersing themselves in a truck-size basin of…