Author: Nicole Abrams
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Organizers say new rules and costs pose challenge for road races in Arlington
Road race season has begun, but only two races are scheduled in Arlington so far this year. Race organizers say the town’s new rules are making things more challenging and expensive. That’s because the rules require organizers to pay for…
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New Poet Laureate Teresa Cader hopes to foster community in her new role
Teresa Cader was inspired to write her first real poem in high school after she found Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” sitting on her father’s shelf. “Somehow it was that poetry,” Cader said. “All the barriers went down, and I…
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Arlington High School hosts first multicultural night
Arlington High School hosted its first-ever student-run multicultural night. The event, held on April 9 with a crowd of people of all ages, included student clubs and cultural organizations, food from local restaurants, and cultural performances in the auditorium. Swaga…
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Pro athletes Pat Connaughton and Miles Robinson help fund court renovation at Arlington Boys & Girls Club
As someone who grew up playing soccer, Max McKersie valued public parks. When McKersie realized that there weren’t many accessible urban areas to play sports, he started the Arlington Boys & Girls Club Court Initiative, a project that will give…
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‘Yes’ supporters celebrate success of $14.8 million override in Arlington at party
Members of the “Yes for Arlington” campaign gathered Saturday night at American Legion Post 39 to celebrate voters’ approval of a tax override. The approval of the override will allow the town to assess an additional $14.8 million in real…
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Candidates speak to Arlington voters at candidate forum
Candidates for town office answered questions from constituents at a forum Wednesday night. Candidates on the March 28 ballot for School Committee, Select Board and Board of Assessors spoke at Arlington Town Hall at the forum, which was sponsored by…
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How Christine Anastos’ cancer diagnosis led her to create a cause for good
After Christine Anastos was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she spoke with women who were suffering with cancer and listened to their stories. Many of them had young children, so they didn’t have the luxury of taking a break…