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Wrestlers top Watertown, beat two at Nashoba tournament

January 15, 2026

WATERTOWN — The Wakefield High wrestling team stayed undefeated in dual meets this season with a 53-18 victory over Watertown on the road, Jan. 8. The Warriors went on to pick up a couple more victories…

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School nursing levels critically low

January 15, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Flanked by her colleagues, school nurse coordinator and Galvin Middle School nurse Keri Melanson told the School Committee about shortages in staffing at their meeting Tuesday, January 13.

“We, the school nurses of the Wakefield Public Schools, are here to share our concerns regarding two critical gaps in our…

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Throwback Thursday, 1962

January 15, 2026

THIS WEEK’S photo is probably one of the last images of the old Greenwood Hose House on Oak Street before it was torn down in 1962 to make room for the new Greenwood Fire Station. The photo was taken by then Wakefield Memorial High School student Bruce Whittemore, who would later become a Wakefield firefighter…

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When in Rome…

January 15, 2026

OUR GOOD FRIEND Raj Das was in Italy recently and sent us a few photos. Here is the Castel Sant’Angelo, initially commissioned by the Roman emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The popes later used the building as a fortress and castle, and it is now a museum. The structure was

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Tremblay makes history as winningest New England coach

January 15, 2026

WITH HIS 878th victory, Melrose High Larry “Legend” Tremblay has surpassed former St. John’s Prep coach Manny Costa as New England’s most winning coach. He is currently coaching reigning sectional champion Melrose to a current 18-3 record. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MHS wrestling coach Larry Tremblay breaks record at 877
By CORY THOMAS

MELROSE—History…

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Firefighter O’Brien promoted to rank of captain

January 15, 2026

SEAN O’BRIEN (center), a North Reading firefighter since 2010, is sworn to the rank of Captain by Town Clerk Susan Duplin during a promotion ceremony at Town Hall Tuesday. At left are Deputy Chief Matt Carroll and Chief Don Stats. At far right is Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto. See more photos inside. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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NRHS music students perform at Northeastern Senior District Festival

January 15, 2026

THE NRHS VOCALISTS who sang as members of the MMEA Northeastern Senior Festival Chorus on Saturday included (front row, l-r): Jackson Wisco, Michael Manupelli, Aiden Buckley, Elliana Rainey and Samuele Voisinet; (back row, l-r): Matthew Mulcahy, Anthony Spina Jr., Caitlin Milligan, Zoe Stevenson. Missing at time of photo were Riley Maibor and Henry Grady. (Courtesy

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Learn how to care for your vehicle from seasoned mechanic Saturday

January 15, 2026

NORTH READING — The Friends of the NR Council on Aging will be presenting an open meeting on Saturday, January 17, at 1 p.m. in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library. Please note the change of location!

Do you have any automotive-related questions? Want to learn more about how to properly care for…

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NRMS Hornet Productions to present ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’

January 15, 2026

NORTH READING — The NRMS Hornet Productions invites the public to their production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” in the Performing Arts Center at NRMS/NRHS, 189 Park St.

Show times and dates are Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Saturday, January 31 at 2 p.m.

Tickets prices are $20 for adults and $12 for students/children. To purchase…

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House fire extinguished; homeowner displaced

January 15, 2026

THE FIREFIGHTING crew of Engine 2 stretched a hose line and made an aggressive interior attack on the house fire at 235 Haverhill St., containing it to the living room. (Stanley Forman Photo)

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department and mutual aid partners worked together to extinguish a fire in a Haverhill…

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Nomination papers available on Tuesday

January 15, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Let the games begin! Tuesday morning, January 20 is the first day that prospective candidates for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5 can pull nomination papers.

All candidates must submit nomination papers for all town elective offices by Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. for…

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Health Department Blood Drive Saturday, January 24

January 15, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Health Department is holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, Jan. 24.

The Blood Drive will take place at Lynnfield Middle School, 505 Main St., from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. In order to register, residents can visit https://bit.ly/LynnfieldDrive0126.