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Woodville Elementary’s Teddy Trot breaks fundraising record

October 14, 2024

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, October 5 Wakefield’s Woodville Elementary School hosted its annual Teddy Trot, a 5K race around Lake Quannapowitt. This year’s event was a resounding success attracting 138 runners and walkers resulting in a record-breaking fundraising year to date with over $22,000 raised. The proceeds will directly benefit…

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Beebe Friends’ book drive Wednesday

October 14, 2024

Friends of the Beebe Library Book Sale at the Hurd School, May 15, 2024 (Frank Conte File Photograph)

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library Book Sale Team is beginning work for their 2025 Book Sale and organizers now have to focus on the collection of books.

According to a release, a spokesperson…

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The City Hall Update: Week of October 14

October 14, 2024

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Register to vote in the Nov. 5 election

The state, federal and presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, with polls open for all registered Melrose voters at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 90 Melrose Street, from 7…

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At Hannah’s Brewing Co. let the tastings begin!

October 13, 2024

JASON TAGGART, AT LEFT, AND HIS BUSINESS PARTNER MIKE SNOW are the owners of Hannah’s Brewing Co. on Main Street in Melrose. (Courtesy Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE—What began as a “hairbrained idea” to open a brewery in Melrose has turned into a successful business at 364 Main St.

Hannah’s Brewery Co. started with a…

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Grab your tickets for MHS fall play

October 12, 2024

MELROSE — Tickets are now on sale for the Melrose High School fall play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This show marries the fantastical Shakespeare tale to the captivating multiverse of Studio Ghibli, the anime studio responsible for “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro” and other beloved films in look, sound and in spirit.

Enjoy its…

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October 11, 2024

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When the sky danced in color

October 11, 2024

The Northern Lights put on an impressive display last night during an intense solar storm. Local photographers took some great shots of the the aurora borealis, and submitted some of them to the Item. For more check out the print version of the Item.

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Girls’ soccer shuts out Melrose 2-0 for key rivalry win

October 11, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

MELROSE — The Wakefield High girls’ soccer team traveled to Pine Banks Park on Wednesday for the biggest game of their season so far: a rivalry rematch against Melrose.

Melrose beat Wakefield 2-1…

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Wakefireld resident retires as Lynnfield’s Substance Use Prevention coordinator

October 11, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — It’s the end of an era for A Healthy Lynnfield.

Substance Use Prevention Coordinator Peg Sallade, a Wakefield resident, retired last week after leading A Healthy Lynnfield since November 2018.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Sallade. “I love my job, the people I…

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Cross Country girls make it four in a row

October 10, 2024

IT’S A snuggly tradition for the MHS girls cross country team to enjoy goat yoga during training season. It must be working, the team has now won 4 in the row. (courtesy photo)

Melrose now a league title contender

By JENNIFER GENTILE

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UPDATE: Soccer girls come up short against Wakefield and Woburn

October 10, 2024

THE MHS Girls’ Soccer program are celebrating their seniors on Monday, 10/21, at 6:15pm. Ceremony will take place before kickoff. Pictured from left seniors: Sophia DiCalogero, Emma Stratford, Alexandra Leeman, Chloe Mahoney, Cadence L’Heureux, Jill Frawley, Paige Crovo.

After press time:
Melrose falls to Wakefield 2-0 (Oct. 9)

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Stonerose swimmers making strides this season

October 10, 2024

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MEDFORD—The Stonerose girls varsity swim team – a coop team between Melrose and Stoneham – are enjoying their first-ever combined season as they reach the half way mark on their fall schedule.

Some early strength has been in specialty strokes and relays, and some Melrose swimmers have been impressive.