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Brunett Tourney 2025

Ninth Annual Meghan Burnett Softball Tournament starts July 10

Brunett Tourney 2025
THE 18U championship game featured the Rage (left) and the Drifters. The Drifters won the game, 4-3 in extra innings. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The 9th annual Meghan Burnett “Fly  High” Softball Tournament begins this Friday, July 10 and will continue until Sunday, July 12 at various fields around Wakefield and Reading. The field locations…

 

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July 4th Parade 2026

Proudly American

July 4th Parade 2026
GEORGE BOYD, who served in the Navy’s Seabees construction force during the Vietnam War, rode as an honored guest during this year’s Fourth of July parade. Thank you for your service, George, and all other U.S veterans as well. (John Devlin Photo)

 

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Stewart Gibson III, 78

Fenway icon and a pioneer in living with cerebral palsy

WAKEFIELD — Stewart Knowlton Gibson III — known affectionately as “Stew” and “Stewie” — passed away on June 4, 2026, at the Winchester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, MA, from pneumonia, shortly after celebrating his 78th birthday.

Stewart was born in Boston on May…

 

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Four named to WPI dean’s list

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

WORCESTER — Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2026 semester, which includes four students from North Reading.

The criteria for the WPI dean’s list differ from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute…

 

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Fourth of July Parade photo pages published July 6, 2026

 

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14 residents to ride in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

NEEDHAM — 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 the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute during the weekend of August 1-2.

The challenge, which raises more money for charity than…

 

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State Senate hopeful endorsed by Boston Teachers Union

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

CAREY McDONALD

MALDEN – The following was submitted by the candidate’s campaign staff.

This June, State Sen. candidate Carey McDonald was endorsed by the Boston Teachers Union for the 5th Middlesex seat. The announcement marks additional support for the candidate with the most endorsements from…

 

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Melrose residents to ride in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

NEEDHAM — This August 1 and 2, 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. The challenge, which raises more money for charity than any other…

 

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Jones office hours July 10

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, July 10, taking place from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St.

During office hours, Jones or a member of…

 

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Retirees to meet Wednesday, July 8, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The next meeting of the Retired Men and Women’s Club of Wakefield will be held on Wednesday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m., but people gather as early as 8 a.m. for socializing.   The scheduled speaker is Carrie Thomas, Community Advocacy Volunteer Leader for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…

 

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Community Calendar

TUESDAY, JULY 7
• Caregiver Support Group, McCarthy Senior Center on Converse Street, 10 a.m.
• Woodcarving with Leo, McCarthy Senior Center, 10 a.m. Ready to whittle your way to a new hobby? Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, Leo will guide you through the satisfying art of transforming wood…

 

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Editorial: State needs to get social media law right

Lawmakers in Boston are navigating a very tricky world when tackling social media and its impact on kids. They need to get it right. We’re hopeful they will.

According to a report by Katie Castellani of State House News Service, senators on Thursday unveiled a proposal aimed at limiting youth exposure to addictive aspects of…

 

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