THE WARRIORS ran an incredible race, taking the top four finishes in their win over rival Melrose at home on Tuesday. Pictured is Lily Sallee (701) followed by Charlotte O’Neil (740) and Grace Brackett (710). (Courtesy Photo)
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ cross country team had one of their best performances in recent memory on…
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WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s first 2023 Sweetser Lecture will present famed journalist and non-fiction book author Tracy Kidder. Kidder’s topic is “Rough Sleepers” based on his book about Dr. Jim O’Connell’s urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people.
Kidder is an American writer of books about serious social issues. His Lecture will be on Wednesday…
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NEWLY MINTED centenarian Carmen DiChiara basks in the moment with her sons, Mike (left) and Ralph, at her birthday party September 14. (Maureen Doherty Photo)
By MAUREEN DOHERTY
NORTH READING — She has a smile that lights up a room and the twinkling blue eyes to match. Born in 1923, she shares her…
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NORTH READING — Following a spirited discussion with the Board of Health over the merits of banning the distribution and use of polystyrene food service containers and utensils — more commonly known as a type of styrofoam — by local restaurants, as proposed by the Recycling Committee, the committee has opted to…
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AMONG THE LOCAL artists who once again have donated their original works to benefit the silent auction and art raffle at the annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23 are (from left): Anna Wong, Susanne Korn, Wendy Webster and Louise Anderson. (Ginny Mills Photo)
NORTH READING — The annual Apple Festival, a fall staple…
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NORTH READING — On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Mt. Carmel Chapter Order of Eastern Star is hosting an Electronic, Appliance and Bicycle Recycle Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 283 Park St.
Residents of all towns are welcome to participate. It will be held rain or shine.
Drive up to drop…
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THE MELROSE HIGH boy’s soccer team opened their 2023 campaign with a 3-0 shutout over Reading. Pictured is senior captain Sam O’Donnell. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)
Published September 22, 2023
By JENNIFER GENTILE
Updates post publication: Melrose falls to Wakefield 2-1 (Sept. 21)
Melrose ties Belmont 2-2 (Sept. 25)
Melrose defeats…
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THE MELROSE HIGH girls’ soccer team is off to a perfect start. On Tuesday sophomore Sophia McElligott scored a hat trick against Watertown. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)
WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s first 2023 Sweetser Lecture will present famed journalist and non-fiction book author Tracy Kidder. Kidder’s topic is “Rough Sleepers” based on his book about Dr. Jim O’Connell’s urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people. 
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