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Visiting Santa

CAMERON, 2, and Connor, 4, joined Santa at his headquarters on the Common.

 

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, a coroner’s assistant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was asked a question by his then 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, which many parents have been asked before: Whether Santa Claus really exists. O’Hanlon deferred. He suggested Virginia wrote asking the question to one of New York’s most prominent newspapers at the time,…

 

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It’s Christmastime at TSB

MUSICIANS FROM THE Wakefield Memorial High School Orchestra entertained customers and staff of The Savings Bank during the Bank’s annual Holiday Music Series at the Main Office in Wakefield. The 2025 series will continue this Saturday, December 20 with a performance by Wakefield Memorial High School music students.

 

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Wakefield-Wilmington girls’ hockey team earns second win in a row

RORY McNEILL had 3 goals and an assist in the Wakefield-Wilmington co-op girls’ hockey team’s 7-2 win over Boston Latin at the Stoneham Arena last night. The Wakefield senior also had 2 goals in a thrilling, 4-3 victory over Winchester on Saturday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — Following its first win of…

 

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Pioneer of the Week featured December 24, 2025

NICK KELTER
Boys’ Hockey
Senior Captain

 

Kelter scored in overtime to send the Pioneers past defending state champion Winthrop 3-2 on Dec. 17 at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. Kelter also assisted on John Powers’ game-tying goal with 0.5 seconds left. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Early deadlines Friday

With New Year’s Day taking place on Thursday, Jan. 1, the Villager will have early deadlines for editorial content for the Dec. 30 issue.

All press releases and editorial content needs to be emailed to the Lynnfield Villager by 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. Editorial content can be emailed to [email protected].

The Villager appreciates…

 

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DPW trash, recycling information

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the curbside trash and recycling collection schedule for the holidays.

While curbside collection for trash was on a normal schedule on Dec. 22, 23 and 24, there will be delayed trash pick up on Christmas Day. Trash scheduled to be collected on Christmas Day will…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hockey falls to Nashoba 3-1 after win over NE Metro Tech

Post publication updates:
North Reading defeats Newburyport 6-3 (Jan. 3)
North Reading defeats Somerville 6-0 (Dec. 30)
North Reading falls to Nashoba 3-1 (Dec. 29)
North Reading defeats NE Metro Tech 4-2 (Dec. 22)

 

 

Published December 25, 2025

Boys’ hockey falls to Pentucket in close game after season-opening win

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

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UPDATE: Boys’ basketball team (4-2) wins David Green Christmas Tournament topping Winthrop in championship

Post publication updates:

North Reading defeats Winthrop 67-63 to win David Green Christmas Tournament (Dec. 30)

North Reading defeats Arlington Catholic 79-68 (Dec. 29)

 

North Reading falls to Shawsheen Tech 55-40 (Dec. 23)

 

 

Published December 25, 2025

Bakr leads boys’ basketball team to 81-50 win over Triton

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

 

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Thrilling dual meet win over Concord-Carlisle highlights strong week for wrestling team

ZACH INAFUKU won a bout at the Lowell Holiday Tournament and his matchup in LNR’s dual meet win over Concord-Carlisle on Dec. 17. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LOWELL — Last Friday and Saturday, the Lynnfield-North Reading High co-op wresting team participated in the Lowell Holiday Tournament at Lowell High School.

Seven team…

 

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, a coroner’s assistant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was asked a question by his then 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, which many a parent has been asked before: whether Santa Claus really exists. O’Hanlon deferred. He suggested Virginia wrote asking the question to one of New York’s most prominent newspapers at the…

 

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Holiday hours at town buildings

NORTH READING — The remaining holiday season hours of operations schedules for non-emergency services at Town Hall, the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, and Flint Memorial Library are listed below.

Town Hall and the Edith O’Leary Senior Center will follow the same schedule:

• Wed., Dec. 24: 8AM to 12 Noon

• Thurs., Dec. 25 and…

 

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