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The running Cotugnos

November 27, 2025

ALEXANDRA AND RYAN Cotugno just completed there final season of college cross country. They are Melrose High School graduates and athletes. Both competed for Melrose in XC and track (as former team captains in both the sports). Alexandra competes for the UNC Charlotte 49ers and Ryan for the Roger Williams Hawks.

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1,500 NR Turkey Trotters signed up for today’s race/walk

November 27, 2025

NORTH READING — The 16th Annual North Reading Turkey Trot is ready to start running and walking through the streets of town tomorrow. The field is full, with over 1,500 folks registered to participate. A full one-third of those registered are under the age of 18 and folks from as far away as Texas, Oregon…

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Rotary’s pre-Thanksgiving Football Luncheon celebrates life lessons, community spirit

November 27, 2025

THE NORTH READING AND LYNNFIELD varsity football captains enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Rotary Thanksgiving Football Luncheon on Nov. 20. From left, Hornet captains Gavin Brady, Zack Morse, Nick Torra, Otto Indelicato and Jason Berry; and Pioneer captains Luke DiSilvio, Matthew Tracy and Ben Gazit. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

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November 26, 2025

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Sports: November 26, 2025

November 26, 2025

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Sons of Italy honors local veterans with a great brunch

November 26, 2025

THE SONS & DAUGHTERS OF ITALY cooked up great food enjoyed by veterans at Thanksgiving brunch at the Senior Center.

WAKEFIELD — A tremendous Thanksgiving brunch was held at the Wakefield Senior Center by the Sons & Daughters of Italy Post #1734.

The sensational quiche, sausages, breakfast potatoes, selection of juices and so many…

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Business meet and greet with TA Denise Casey December 4

November 26, 2025

WAKEFIELD — On Thursday, December 4, members of Wakefield’s business community are invited to join the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Office for a meet and greet with new Town Administrator Denise Casey.

From 8 to 9:30 a.m., local business owners and managers will gather at the Americal Civic Center to hear Denise’s…

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Fenway Park Wakefield v. Melrose 2025 Football

Wakefield makes it five in a row with 20-9 Thanksgiving victory at Fenway Park

November 26, 2025

Field of dreams: Warriors again win the rivalry game vs. Melrose, 20-9

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

BOSTON — “Surreal” was the preferred word from those…

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Thomas McDonald III

November 26, 2025

Loved The Beatles

WAKEFIELD — Thomas H. “Tommy” McDonald III passed away on November 15 at Winchester Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with heart disease.

Proceeded in death by both parents Mary R. McDonald (Shea) and Thomas H. McDonald. Tommy was born on December 18, 1948 in Everett. A…

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Evelyn Berardinangelo, 87

November 26, 2025

Enjoyed knitting, reading and travel

WAKEFIELD — Evelyn A. Berardinangelo, age 87 of Wakefield passed away at Lowell General Hospital on November 22. She was born in Wakefield on October 27, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Melbourne and Leah (Deveau) Doucette.

Evelyn was raised and educated in Wakefield, she left high…