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Glacial erratic walk

THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION WORKING GROUP hosted a walk that allowed attendees to learn the story behind Lynnfield’s glacial erratic, a boulder that was carried and left behind by glaciers thousands of years ago, on Saturday, Nov. 15. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Music Boosters Holiday Marketplace Saturday

NORTH READING — Are you looking for the perfect gift for that special someone on your list? Then stop by the North Reading Music Boosters Holiday Marketplace this Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Main Street at North Reading High School.

The Music Boosters will host more than 20 local vendors…

 

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MELROSE — Melrose Education Foundation’s annual Parent University, a morning of workshops for parents, caregivers, and community members, will be held in the Melrose High School Learning Commons, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, on Saturday, November 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The event is free; however, registration is required at: melroseef.org.

Workshops cover…

 

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Front Page: November 21, 2025

 

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Sports: November 21, 2025

 

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‘Lynnfield Gives Back’ food drive underway

LYNNFIELD — The town is holding its first annual the “Lynnfield Gives Back” food drive, organized in partnership with Lynnfield for Love and Lynnfield Rotary. 

This initiative aims to support  neighbors in need during the upcoming holiday season. The food drive will conclude on Dec. 17. All collected donations will be delivered to

 

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Update: Pioneer Pride! Cheerleaders place 5th in states!

Update: Lynnfield Cheerleaders place 5th in states!  (November 22, 2025)

 

THE LHS cheer team took 2nd place in Div. 3 regionals last weekend. They will be competing at states next. 

 

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Boys’ XC finishes in 14th at State Meet

DEVENS — The Lynnfield High boys’ cross country team finished 14th out of 25 teams at the Div. 3A state meet on Nov. 8 at Willard Park in Devens. 

The Pioneers were led by senior Nick Degennaro who finished in 64th out of 170 runners with a time of 19:21. 

Junior Rowan Bayer was…

 

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Thanksgiving Day Game at Fenway 2025

Breaking News: Fenway Game Time Changed to 4 p.m.

Note: Game changed to 4 p.m. tomorrow

WAKEFIELD (November 24, 2025)— Late this morning, officials changed tomorrow’s start time of the 2025 football matchup between Wakefield Memorial High and Melrose High. People who run Fenway Park in Boston have mandated the change to a 4 p.m. start because of concerns about weather and field conditions.

 

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Review of Salem Street subdivision nearly complete

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – A proposed subdivision at 154 and 158 Salem St. is approaching the finish line in the local permitting process in front of the Planning Board, the Conservation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The plan calls for the creation of four lots. Two of the lots would each house…

 

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Wakefield soccer alumni honor coach Dick Kelley

READING — Former Wakefield Memorial High School soccer players of longtime coach Dick Kelley gathered recently to celebrate his remarkable career and to express their gratitude for his mentorship and friendship. 

Jim and Eilish Havey, owners of Bunratty Tavern in Reading, graciously hosted the event. Havey (WHS ’78) former team captain under coach Kelley and…

 

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Tom Petty tribute on November 21

MELROSE — Friday night, Nov. 21, 2025 it’s all Tom Petty all night! Members of Joshua Tree will do a one-time only show at Melrose Memorial Hall to honor one of their heroes Tom Petty. It’s called Rebels: The Tom Petty Tribute Band and as anyone that was at this show last November will attest…

 

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