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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

Fenway Park Wakefield v. Melrose 2025 Football
WAKEFIELD celebrates their fifth straight Thanksgiving victory after a 20-9 win over Melrose in the 65th edition of the big game held for the first time ever at Fenway Park. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

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

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

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…

 

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Go Home for the Holidays Dec. 5-7

THE ANNUAL Friday night tree lighting at City Hall is just one of many attractions of the Chamber’s Home for the Holidays extravaganza. (File photo)

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Melrose, and generously supported by our Premier Sponsors Melrose Rotary Club, North Shore Elder Law & Estate Planning, and The Residence…

 

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Help a neighbor during the holidays

MELROSE — This holiday season, Melrose residents have the opportunity to support and avail of important dedicated funding resources established and administered by the city. The Melrose Emergency Fund, Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund, Veterans Donation Fund, Scholarship Fund and Education Fund are all special accounts for voluntary donations administered by the mayor and special…

 

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Melrose football comes up short in first-ever Fenway showdown

Despite a 20-9 loss, a once-in-a-lifetime Thanksgiving treat for fans

ARCHRIVALS Melrose High and Wakefield Memorial High squared off Tuesday night at Fenway Park. (Jennifer Gentile Photo)

By CORY THOMAS

BOSTON—The Melrose High varsity football team played at one of the most cherished fields in America when they took part in the 65th annual…

 

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Urgent: Change passwords in wake of nationwide cyber attack against CodeRED

NORTH READING — The North Reading Police and Fire Departments are notifying the community of a nationwide cyber attack against the OnSolve CodeRED emergency notifications system, and encouraging users of the system to immediately change their passwords.

Per the vendor: Community members and residents who are signed up for CodeRed notifications are highly encouraged to…

 

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Capt. Matthew S. Carroll promoted to Deputy Fire Chief

FIRE CHIEF Don Stats, at left, introduces new Deputy Chief Matthew S. Carroll to the full house of family, friends, current and retired firefighters following his swearing in ceremony Nov. 19. (NRFD Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department has promoted Capt. Matthew S. Carroll, who has more than 20 years…

 

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Tree Lighting on Common Nov. 30

NORTH READING — The 20th annual holiday Tree Lighting on the Common will officially kick off the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 2-4:30 p.m.

The free, family-friendly event is organized by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society. It features an afternoon of festive…

 

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Give thanks, and pass the pumpkin pie

It’s the time of year when Americans gather around the table of Thanksgiving and break bread with family and friends from near and far to celebrate our good fortunes and to renew our strength in enduring our losses.

Many of us have logged enough miles around the sun to gain the wisdom that life will…

 

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Preorder lobster bisque to pick up at Frosty’s Fair

NORTH READING — The 80th edition of Frosty’s Fair at the Union Congregational Church will be held on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6.

Once again the pastor will be selling quarts of his lobster bisque. This is the same lobster bisque that many people in town enjoy at the church’s Lenten Luncheons each…

 

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Free Christmas Craft Workshop and lunch Nov. 30

NORTH READING — The Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., will host its annual free Christmas Craft Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 30 from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. This year’s theme is “Starry Night.” Participating children will have an opportunity to create a variety of crafts that are star-themed or even glow in the dark!

There will also be…

 

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