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Reviewed by Lee Varon

Jean Flanagan’s latest collection of poetry, The Language of Two, brings us breathtaking poems of remembrance, loss, acceptance, and paying homage. Her finely crafted lyrics help us see how to live a rich and fulfilling life, despite intense moments of grief.

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Our poet Barbara Reynolds writes: “These were inspired by my frequent visits to Bloc Cafe. One day I was taken with the sensual act of eating a muffin, which led to memories of the 1940 film Fantasia. Another time led to recurring dreams of a coffee shop existing exclusively for raspberry muffins.”

Assault

26049514: On 7/20/26 at approximately 8:43 p.m., Somerville Police responded to Chuckie Harris Park for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim covered in blood. A witness stated that the victim got into a fight with three young males who smashed a bottle on his head.

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Green Line closure previously announced on July 15.

The MBTA is today reminding riders that Green Line service will be suspended between Government Center and Babcock Street on the B branch, Government Center and Cleveland Circle on the C branch, North Station and Kenmore on the D branch, and Heath Street and North Station on the E Branch for nine consecutive days, August 8 – 16.

Earn $250 for the workday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The City of Somerville is seeking standby polling place workers for the upcoming State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 1. Many poll workers are needed to support operations and conduct a successful election.

Update: Somerville’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Network ribbon cutting ceremony on August 6 has been postponed. A new date will be shared at somervillema.gov/news.

Expanded network adds 12 new charging ports at locations citywide

Community members are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony  to celebrate the recent installation of six new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Somerville, adding 12 new publicly accessible charging ports across the city at no cost to Somerville thanks to state funding.

Explore local vendors, hop on a bounce house, enjoy music, food, and more

Somerville Police Department and Somerville Recreation invite residents to a fun-filled evening of community connection at Somerville’s annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4, at Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Parkway) from 5 to 8 p.m. (rain date: Wednesday, August 5).

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Following last year’s highly successful inaugural event, which drew over 2,000 attendees, the Somerville Fermentation Festival (SFF) is proud to return for its second annual celebration. Foodies, fermentation enthusiasts, and the curious public from across New England will gather once again at the Center for the Arts at the Armory, located at 191 Highland Ave., on Sunday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.