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Haunted High School returns Sunday

October 27, 2024

LYNNFIELD — Haunted High School will be making its triumphant return on Sunday, Oct. 27 at Lynnfield High.

Attendees will be able to walk through scary and/or happy hallways at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Lynnfield High students will be decorating the hallways once again.

Haunted High School tickets will cost $7 from…

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Trunk or Treat at Aldersgate Oct. 26

October 25, 2024

NORTH READING — Aldersgate UMC is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10-11 a.m. in the Aldersgate parking lot, 235 Park St.

All are invited and encouraged to bring creatively decorated cars to participate in candy distribution in a reassuring and safe environment for little ones and participate in the…

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October 25, 2024

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Sports: October 25, 2024

October 25, 2024

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Welcome marching bands to Wakefield for a NESBA Competition!

October 25, 2024

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield is set to host the biggest event of the season for the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) by welcoming marching bands from across the region to compete this Saturday at Landrigan Field. The day-long event will start with Division I performances at 3:30 p.m…

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Warriors take Freedom Division title with thrilling victory over Melrose

October 25, 2024

MELROSE — In an exhilarating showdown at Melrose Pine Banks on Tuesday afternoon, the Wakefield High School boys’ cross country team clinched the…

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Richard Smith, 63

October 25, 2024

Enjoyed the simple things in life

READING — Richard Francis Smith III, age 63 of Reading passed away peacefully at home with his children by his side on September 27.

Richard was Born in Lynn on January 21, 1961. He was the son of the late Richard F Smith Jr and Marion F Smith (Costello…

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Arthur Cole, Jr., 79

October 25, 2024

US Army veteran

TEWKSBURY — Arthur G. Cole, Jr., 79 of Tewksbury, formerly of Wakefield died Saturday October 19 at Lowell General Hospital.

Born in Melrose on December 31, 1944 he was the son of the late Arthur G. and Frances (Burry) Cole.

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ZBA hears changes to Nahant St. 40B plans

October 25, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A controversial 40B project proposed for 119 Nahant St. has been reduced from 100 units to 80 units and the developer has made some other changes to the site plan in an effort to gain approval from the Zoning Boar of Appeals.

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UPDATE: Melrose football bounces back beating Watertown 32-0 following tough loss to Red Devils

October 24, 2024

After press time:
Melrose defeats Watertown 32-0 (Oct. 25)

Published October 25, 2024

By JENNIFER GENTILE

BURLINGTON—The Melrose High varsity football team traveled to Burlington to battle the unbeaten Red Devils on Friday, Oct. 18 and put on quite a show for fans, but were outdueled by Burlington after Melrose’s strong second…

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UPDATE: Boys’ soccer edges Watertown and Stoneham following a winning over Wilmington on Soccer Night

October 24, 2024

THE MELROSE High boy’s varsity team picked up a Soccer Night win over Wilmington on a 1-0 score by Tyler Lecomte. They gathered with their youngest fans prior to the game. (courtesy photo)

After press time:
Melrose defeats Watertown 1-0 (Oct. 23)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—It’s a fight to the finish…

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Melrose boy’s cross-country edged by Wakefield

October 24, 2024

By JENNNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High boys’ cross country team saw their perfect season blemished with a loss to Wakefield, 23-32 on Tuesday at Pine Banks Park. They enter the post season remaining at threat at 5-1, and could be a Div. 2A state title contender.