Author: Gabriel Martins
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Concord youth drawn to political activism — but not Town Meeting?
The kids are concerned — but not necessarily about Concord’s municipal budget or what’s next for the decommissioned prison. They’re more worried about issues like climate change and wealth disparities. The younger set doesn’t often get involved in local politics…
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CCHS alum Nico Calabria expanding the amputee soccer world
Nico Calabria feigns left, then dribbles right. He dashes toward the ball. “Yup, yup, yup,” he shouts. The soccer ball blurs as it cuts through the turf. With one leg, Calabria is better than most athletes with two. He regularly…
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Revolutionary spirit lives on in Patriots Day protests
On a day dedicated to remembering a cataclysmic demonstration of throwing off oppressive rule, Patriots Day visitors to the North Bridge and surrounds followed in the footsteps of the town’s forebears with protests of their own. READ FULL 250 COVERAGE…
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Marathoners from Concord share stories of pain and exhilaration
Some say it takes one step at a time. Others dread the miles. Some are addicted to the feeling of crossing the finish line. Concordians will tell themselves many things on Marathon Monday as they push themselves to run the…
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A patriot’s day
We enter the Masonic Lodge in Concord and put on the gear. The black cartridge box wraps around my torso and hangs by my right hip. I hoist the 9-pound musket and place the tricorn hat on my head. If…
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Modern Minute Men’s major moment
Doug Ellis aiming his musket. Photo by Gabriel Martins After an early-morning skirmish in Lexington, the shot heard round the world rang out in Concord on April 19, 1775. The bloody defiance of British authority gave rise to widespread resistance…