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*Feels-like temperatures up to 110 degrees; pools, splash pads, and air-conditioned city buildings open
Extreme heat and high humidity is expected in Somerville and the region over the coming days, with feels-like temperatures up to 110 degrees. At this time, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Sunday through Tuesday, June 22-24. Taking steps to keep cool is very important during extreme heat, as the forecasted conditions can led to heat illness if proper precautions are not taken.
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Q: Does having a side hustle make sense for me financially—even if I’m just starting out?
A: Yes—especially if you’re already spending time and money on it! A side hustle can do more than earn extra income—it can help you lower your tax bill, particularly in the early years when startup costs may outweigh profits.
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Latta Pool at Foss Park Opens Saturday 6/21
With summer temperatures here, it’s a good time to plan ahead for ways to stay cool. Somerville’s pools, spray decks, and other water features are now open or opening soon, and they offer great options to beat the heat while enjoying the outdoors safely.
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USFM Trilingual SNAP Facilitators Claudia and Rafael ready to serve
in Cantonese, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, & Spanish
Sustaining a farmers market for all
Union Square Main Streets (USMS) proudly presents the 8th Annual Good Food For All campaign June 21-28.
Back for an 8th year, local businesses, farmers market vendors, and community members have teamed up for this week-long, community campaign to raise awareness and funds for the local SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) match available at the Union Square Farmers Market.
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~Photo courtesy of The Somerville Food Coalition
Mobile Market Bring Fresh, Affordable Local Produce to Locations Across the City
Get your recipes ready, the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market returns on Thursday, July 10 for the 2025 season. The market will be open Thursdays through Saturdays, and will run through November 1.
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Somerville-based non-profit Mil Milagros has been helping Guatemalan women to become leaders in their communities. — Photos courtesy of Mil Milagros
By Alaa Al Ramahi
In Guatemala, the average number of years that an Indigenous woman has an education is three. Mil Milagros, a Somerville non-profit organization, has been supporting women in Guatemala to change that and become leaders in their communities.
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East Branch Library will open as a cooling center 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday
High heat is expected in Somerville and the region on Thursday with actual temperatures in the 90s and feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees. At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday. Community members are encouraged to review ways to stay cool, healthy, and safe. The forecasted conditions can cause heat illness if proper precautions are not taken.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
I peeped into a colleague’s office to say hi, and we got on the subject of the songs of 1966. We were both 13 years old back then, and we couldn’t believe all the great songs that came out that year.
As we all know, hearing a song unleashes thoughts, feelings, and memories that cannot be described but send us someplace very special. Here are just a few of the songs of 1966: 96 Tears, Summer In The City, See You In September, Gloria, Black is Black, Yellow Submarine, The Sounds of Silence, Barbara Ann, Time Won’t Let Me, 19th Nervous Breakdown, Shapes of Things, Wipe Out, Dirty Water, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Homeward Bound and many more classic hits. Google “top songs of 1966” and you will be blown away. That is, if you are in that special age group that will appreciate it.
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Rep. Christine Barber of Somerville and Medford has been appointed House Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources for the 194th legislative session at the Massachusetts State House. The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources considers environmental issues that impact the Commonwealth including parks, conservation, clean air and water, noise pollution, hunting and fishing, solid waste disposal, and more.
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