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Live music with The Loose Change Trio Saturday night

January 23, 2026

NORTH READING — Live music returns to town Saturday night, Jan. 24, with a performance by “The Loose Change Trio,” the featured performers in the North Reading Community Coffeehouse’s Performing Artist Series.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library.

The Loose…

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MUUC was hub of city’s MLK Jr. celebration

January 23, 2026

THE OPENING DOORS PROJECT put on a free all-ages concert and conversation featuring Stephanie McKay, Tyrone Chase and Alastair Moock. The three musicians swapped songs and engaged the audience in a conversation about Dr. King’s “beloved community” and the social and racial barriers that continue to make the arc of the moral universe long. (Photo

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Wakefield Arts and Crafts Society held recent workshop

January 23, 2026

PICTURED FROM THE left: Some of the workshop participants, Nancy Kauffman, Elaine Grosso, Patrice Denault, Robin Gorfine, Cathy Bartlett and Laura Sargent.

WAKEFIELD — On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society met at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St., Wakefield. Our workshop called “Gelli printing” was led by…

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‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ presented by NRMS Hornet Productions

January 23, 2026

NORTH READING — The NRMS Hornet Productions invites the public to their production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” in the Performing Arts Center at NRMS/NRHS, 189 Park St.
Show times and dates are Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. followed by a matinee on Saturday, January 31 at 2 p.m.
Tickets prices are $20 for adults and $12…

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Welcome aboard

January 23, 2026

NEW CITY COUNCILORS recently attended their first meeting after being elected in November. From the left are At-Large Councilor Jason Chen, Ward 3 Councilo0r Christopher Park, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis, At-Large Councilor Elizabeth Kowal and City Council President Brad Freeman, who represents Ward 4. (Cari Roche Photography/Provided by the City of Melrose)

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Haitian Independence Celebration Fundraiser held at FUMC Melrose

January 23, 2026

MELROSE — All are invited to the annual Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck Fundraiser on Sunday, January 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Melrose, 645 Main St. At the Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck, the church and Haiti Global Youth Partnership will raise money to help schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa last…

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Kitty Connection holds online auction

January 23, 2026

MEDFORD — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and spring isn’t far behind. Get ready with items from Kitty Connection’s online auction Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1.

Kitty Connection is a non-profit dedicated to finding loving homes for local pets and the “Love, Hugs and Bunnies” auction will raise funds to support the care…

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Join Polymnia for their annual fundraising Cabaret

January 23, 2026

MELROSE — On Saturday, January 24, Polymnia will hold its annual fundraising Cabaret at Temple Beth Shalom at 21 E. Foster St. in Melrose. The evening will feature Polymnia members and friends performing musical selections they have chosen. Previous Cabaret shows have included Broadway show tunes, pop ballads, jazz standards and more. We look forward…

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Ashley Doke is January’s Artist of the Month

January 23, 2026

THE ARTWORK of North Reading native Ashley Doke is on display on the first floor of the Flint Memorial Library through the end of January. She enjoys linocut and woodblock printing and also hosts Sip & Carve workshops for adults at the library and other locations. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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UPDATE: Co-op girls’ hockey team gets back into win column with shutout victory over Medford

January 23, 2026

Post-publication: Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading defeats Medford 4-0 (Jan. 22)

Published January 21, 2026

Co-op girls’ hockey team looks to get back in the win column against Beverly/Danvers

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NEWBURYPORT — Last Saturday afternoon, the Lynnfield-North Reading-Peabody High co-op girls’ hockey team visited the Graf Rink to take on host Newburyport.

The Tanners…