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Claire Atwater, 81

July 6, 2023

Enjoyed traveling the world

WAKEFIELD — Claire M. Atwater (Foss) of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, June 18 at the age of 81.

Claire was a lifelong member of the Wakefield community, born to Benjamin and Dorothy Foss on December 28, 1941. After graduating from Wakefield Memorial High School in 1960, Claire married David…

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CPK founder Connor Wright wins ‘Call for Kindness Competition’

July 6, 2023

LYNNFIELD —Connor’s Kindness Project (CKP) founder Connor Wright, 14, won the national “Call For Kindness Competition,” sponsored by the Riley’s Way Foundation.

The Riley’s Way Foundation encourages young leaders to apply for grants that fund initiatives that strengthen their communities and inspire kindness.

CKP was founded in 2021…

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Detour on Salem Street

July 6, 2023

WAKEFIELD — Salem Street, between Wharton Park and Lowell Street, will be closed to through traffic today (July 6) due to ongoing drainage infrastructure work.

Commuters will be re-directed along Wharton Park and Lowell Street. Local abutters within the work zone will still have access to their homes. Please allow additional time if your commute takes…

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Passing of the baton

July 6, 2023

THE MELROSE High girls’ softball team recently celebrated their season and announced their captains for next year. Pictured from left new captain Ava Viola, outgoing capt. Sarah Hitchman, outgoing capt. Maddie Tobin, outgoing captain Cassie Sleeper and new capt. Paige Crovo. (Courtesy photo)

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Having another great time on the Fourth of July

July 6, 2023

THE PARADE OF CHILDREN is always a popular part of the July Fourth celebration at Mount Hood.

By MYRON F. DITTMER JR.

President

Mt. Hood Park Association

MELROSE — In one of the most beautiful venues in Melrose, a dedicated audience turned out to attend the Association’s July 4th Concert at Mount Hood Memorial Park…

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Red Hawk Robotics can stand the ‘Summer Heat’

July 6, 2023

RED HAWKS ROBOTICS team brings home the ‘gold’.

By KATE URCHUK

MELROSE — On Saturday, June 24, Melrose High School’s first Robotics team took home gold, in the form of a decorative beach towel at an off-season competition in Falmouth, ME. At the event, appropriately named “Summer Heat,” Red Hawk Robotics (RHR) competed…