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Free holiday concert Dec. 20

December 14, 2023

NORTH READING — The public is invited to enjoy a free performance of North Reading High School’s music students at their annual Holiday Concert to be held in the Performing Arts Center at NRHS on Wednesday, December 20 at 7 p.m.

The concert will features selections by piano students as well as the NOTEorious a…

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Girls’ hockey team opens season with a win

December 14, 2023

Tops Cambridge Rindge, 6-1, to start 1-0

THE MELROSE HIGH girls hockey team picked up a season opening win over Cambridge Rindge and Latin to start 1-0 to the season.

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls hockey team have opened their winter campaign with a win, after dominating Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 6-1, at…

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Boys’ basketball team ready to take flight

December 14, 2023

Melrose starts season with close loss to Belmont

SENIOR CAPT. Miles Nzui is among those returning to the 2023-24 MHS boy’s basketball team. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

After press time:
Melrose falls to Wakefield 83-42 (Dec. 15)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High boys’ varsity basketball team returns after a playoff…

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Generous donors push Christmas fund to $14,425

December 14, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Wow! All we can say is “thank you” to each of the donors to our annual Christmas fund appeal. Due to your generosity, our Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF) has already reached $14,425!

This week’s NHNF was bolstered significantly by a $10,000 anonymous donation. Simply saying “thanks, Santa!” almost…

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State champ wrestlers return to the mat this week

December 14, 2023

THE STATE Champion wrestling team returned this weekend with a strong showing at the annual Ashland Tourney. (file photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High state champion wrestling team returns after another fantastic season and are quickly securing wins on the mat after a season opening appearance at the Ashland Tournament last weekend, where they…

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Sports: December 13, 2023

December 14, 2023

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Girls’ indoor track ready for a strong season

December 14, 2023

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Adam Dell’Aria is back for his fourth year as the head coach of the Lynnfield High girls’ indoor track and field team this winter. Last year, the Pioneers went 0-4 overall.

Six seniors from that squad graduated but when the first practice opened on Nov. 27, the Pioneers had 33…

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Field hockey celebrates strong season at annual banquet

December 14, 2023

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — On Nov. 28, the Lynnfield High field hockey team had its awards banquet. Head coach Samantha Pindara gave out four awards that evening.

Maddie Mastrangelo took home two of them as she received the Scholar Athlete Award and the Heart and Hustle Award.

Mastrangelo was a senior captain who played defense…

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Pioneer football celebrates terrific season

December 14, 2023

By JAMES CRANNEY

DANVERS – Two weeks have passed since Lynnfield’s 34-0 route over North Reading. Last Tuesday night, the Pioneers gathered at Danversport Yacht Club for the first time since their Thanksgiving shutout over the Hornets to celebrate a season to remember. It was a night to honor the players, coaches and graduating seniors…