Wakefield
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A bona-fide pension
LUNA WPD’s K9 could be eligible for retirement care under a new fund established in the FY27 state budget. This comes from Katie Lannan of State House News Service and MASSterList. We thought you’d like it. State and local government employees get pensions and health insurance when they retire. Retired police dogs, too, could be……
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Taking it to go
THIS ORIOLE stopped by Kim Malonson’s for a meal recently. Kim reports birds bring much happiness to her and her cat Sibbie and are among the wonderful sights the town has to offer. (Photo courtesy of Kim Malonson) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in…
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Scam attempt reported
WAKEFIELD — A woman notified police on Friday that she had been targeted in an attempted scam. The Salem Street resident called police at about 12:30 on Friday afternoon to report that she had received calls from a man claiming that she had won money from a publishing company. The woman said that she was……
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Some double pole steps taken in House
DOUBLE POLES line a stretch of Route 3A in Cohasset on Oct. 29, 2025. Public works projects have been unfolding in the area. (Photo courtesy of State House News Service) By KATIE CASTELLANI State House News Service BOSTON — The House took baby steps towards addressing double utility poles that have frustrated municipal leaders for……
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Rotary Club offers chance to see Sox up close
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Rotary Club will again be hosting a Red Sox ticket chance at the WCAT Movies by the Lake. Thanks to another generous donation from Wakefield Rotarian Frank Fiorentino and Mahoney, Fiorentino & Co., P.C., raffle participants can win a pair of tickets for the Red Sox versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on……
North Reading
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Personal property inspections underway
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — Personal property inspections began in mid-June and are expected to be completed no later than August 31. Inspectors from Real Estate Research Consultants will be visiting and inspecting all local businesses. These inspectors are registered with the North Reading Police Department. Those……
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Academic Accolades
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 Summa cum laude graduate of Emmanuel BOSTON — Soultana Tsaparlis of North Reading graduated summa cum laude from Emmanuel College with a bachelor of science degree in biotechnology at the college’s 104th Commencement on May 9. Univ. of Hartford graduate WEST HARTFORD, Conn……
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Summertimes, Part 2
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP When I was growing up in North Reading in the ’40s and ’50s, summer was a time of Calamine Lotion. Do they still make that stuff anymore? Even my spell check doesn’t recognize the name! As kids we were……
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NRCC Summer Series July 18, Aug. 22
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Summer Series in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park will have two shows this season. The first show is Saturday, July 18 and the second is Saturday, August 22. Both shows start at 4 p.m. A……
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Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke is preventable
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 With temperatures soaring into triple digits last week and more hot weather on the horizon, AAA Northeast is sounding the alarm that vehicular heatstroke can happen quickly — especially given that child deaths inside hot cars increased by nearly 35% last year. Tragically, 39 children……
Melrose
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Privacy talks begin as Big Tech, advocates jockey over key limits
Beacon Hill begins bridging House-Senate split on data privacy Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 SEN. CINDY CREEM and Rep. Michael Moran lead the opening talks of the conference committee on a data privacy bill in Room A-2 on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of State House News……
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Group to discuss John Lewis’ ‘March’ July 16
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 MELROSE — Indivisible Melrose Wakefield and Beyond invites the community to participate in a group read of the graphic novel “March, Vol. 1,” Rep. John Lewis’s memoir of the Civil Rights Movement. Indivisible MWB will host a Zoom discussion of the book, with……
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As overdose deaths decline, experts say vigilance still needed
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 NARCAN KITS distributed during a naloxone training event on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Katie Castellani/State House News Service) By KATIE CASTELLANI State House News Service BOSTON — Rep. Kate Donaghue hears stories all the time about someone saving another person’s life……
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Front Page: July 10, 2026
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An endorsement, poll results and more as election races heat up
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 The following releases were submitted by either the candidates, their offices or groups supporting them. Reproductive rights group backs Lipper-Garabedian for State Senate KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN MELROSE – Reproductive Equity Now has endorsed Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat……
Lynnfield
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Front Page published July 15, 2026
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PMC to feature Lynnfield cyclists this August
Published in the July 8, 2026 issue of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. The challenge, which raises more money for charity than……
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‘Mangia, Meatballs and Murder’ performance July 21
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library and the Delvena Theatre Company will be presenting “Mangia, Meatballs and Murder” at the Meeting House, 617 Main St., on Tuesday, July 21, beginning at at 6:30 p.m. “Mangia, Meatballs and Murder” is a live, comedic, interactive murder mystery performance……
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Changing Futures holding CF bike ride July 18 in Essex
This photograph appeared in the July 8, 2026 issue of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — Changing Futures is holding the inaugural Changing Futures Bike Ride, a community cycling event featuring 15-, 30-, and 45-mile routes, through Essex on Saturday, July 18. The event will raise critical funds for cystic fibrosis (CF) research led by Dr……
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Strike a pose
This photograph appeared in the July 8, 2026 issue of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS campers, from left, Emily LoGrippo, Serena Maganzini, Willa Procopio, Autumn Fuchs, Ellie Wiswall and Maci Pierre show off their stylish attire at the La La! Fancy Nancy Camp Fashion Show last week. (Courtesy Photo) This photograph appeared in the……
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Taking it to go
THIS ORIOLE stopped by Kim Malonson’s for a meal recently. Kim reports birds bring much happiness to her and her cat Sibbie and are among the wonderful sights the town has to offer. (Photo courtesy of Kim Malonson) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in…
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Strike a pose
This photograph appeared in the July 8, 2026 issue of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS campers, from left, Emily LoGrippo, Serena Maganzini, Willa Procopio, Autumn Fuchs, Ellie Wiswall and Maci Pierre show off their stylish attire at the La La! Fancy Nancy Camp Fashion Show last week. (Courtesy Photo) This photograph appeared in the……
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Public Safety Night July 15
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 MELROSE — Melrose Police and Melrose Fire in collaboration with the Melrose Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to Public Safety Night at the Cabbage Patch field, located in front of the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School and Melrose High School on……
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Sign up for ‘Adventures in Veggie Gardening’ July 16
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — Registration is now open for a special program open to all ages at the Flint Memorial Library: “Adventures in Veggie Gardening: I Planted a Garden! Now What?” This program is being offered in the air conditioned Library Activity Room next Thursday, July……
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Sheriff’s Office welcomes 18 new correction officers
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MEMBERS OF THE 54th Basic Training Academy pose for a class photo alongside training academy staff, command staff members and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (front row center). WINCHESTER – Eighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May……
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Triple digits!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 WITH A SMILE as bright as the candles on her birthday cake, the town’s newest centenarian, Marjorie Flot, was feted during a special birthday celebration arranged by the staff at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center. Marjorie was born on June 29, 1926 and……