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Fire, Police holding separate Toy Drives

LYNNFIELD — The Police and Fire Departments are holding two respective Toy Drives this holiday season.

The Fire Department is holding a Toy Drive through Friday, Dec. 12. The Fire Department will be collecting toys for Toys For Tots at the new Fire Headquarters, 1100 Summer St. The Fire Department is an office Toys For…

 

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Front Page: November 20, 2025

 

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Sports: November 20, 2025

 

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Girls Cross Country 2025

Wilcox leads girls’ XC team with 6th place at All-States

Girls Cross Country 2025
THE WARRIORS competed at the Div. 2 All State Meet of Champions on Saturday in Devens after qualifying as a team. Wakefield finished 14th overall as a group. Pictured from left to right is Quin Wilcox, Abby Richardson, Peyton Knowles, Lillian McLean, Riley Mitchell, Lisa Letchford and Liza Bangtson. (Courtesy Photo)

DEVENS — The Wakefield High…

 

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‘Tri-Board’ kicks off FY2027 budget process

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget season kicked off this week with the annual “Tri-Board” meeting of the Town Council, Finance Committee and School Committee. FY2027 begins on July 1, 2026.

The three boards met on Monday evening in the auditorium at the Galvin Middle School for some preliminary budget…

 

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Throwback Thursday, 1945 — The Big Upset!

 

Throwback Thursday, 1945

THE WAKEFIELD WARRIORS will make history next week when they play this year’s annual Thanksgiving football game against Melrose at Fenway Park in Boston. But 80 years ago, these two archrivals squared off in what many still consider the most memorable single sports event in Wakefield High School athletic history. Heading…

 

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Pixar land

NEMO AND other characters were ready to pick up some treats on Oct. 31 during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual trick or treating event downtown. (Photo courtesy of Melrose Chamber of Commerce)

 

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Police, Fire transition to regional dispatch services

NORTH READING — The North Reading Police and Fire Departments completed the transition to North Shore Regional Dispatch Services in Middleton for dispatch responsibilities, including business and emergency phone calls, as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18.

This means that the North Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center (NSRECC) is now the public safety answering…

 

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MyCAP, curriculum mapping and academic equity factor into SIPs for secondary schools

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — A student’s individual My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) and curriculum mapping at the Middle School and academic equity at the High School are key elements of the respective School Improvement Plans (SIP) presented by Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell and High School Principal Dr. Miriam Meyer at…

 

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Early Thanksgiving deadlines

The Transcript will publish our Thanksgiving edition one day early, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, to ensure timely delivery to our readers before the holiday festivities begin. This keepsake edition will feature previews on the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game between the Hornets and their rivals, the Lynnfield Pioneers. The game will be played at Lynnfield…

 

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Patriotic tribute to veterans

THE THIRD GRADE class from the J.T. Hood Elementary School enthusiastically sang many patriotic songs, under the direction of their music teacher, Janna Comeau, to the delight of the veterans in attendance at the North Reading Veterans Breakfast held at the Moose Lodge Thursday. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Calling all Hornets from Class of 1985

NORTH READING — Join us for our 40th high school reunion that promises to be an unforgettable celebration of memories, friendships and milestones!

This special gathering will take place at Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen, 303 Main St., North Reading, on Saturday, November 22, from 7–11 p.m.

There is no entrance fee and a cash…

 

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