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Field Hockey 2025

Field hockey team honors seniors, ties Wilmington in finale

Field Hockey 2025
WAKEFIELD’s field hockey seniors were honored on Senior Night, Oct. 20 at Landrigan Field. Pictured with their families from left to right are seniors Allie Pesa, Maya Kenny, Ellie Pritchard, McKayla Herzog, Scarlett Najarian, Antonia Nardone, Sophia DeAngelis, Ellie Ortega, Rory McNeill, Alice Getty, Sophia Tulipani, Lucy Spry and Julianna DiMare. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

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LOGO WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School leaders dive into MCAS scores

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — The 2025 Average Scaled Scores for the state Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test indicate local students are meeting expectations and are above state averages in the seven categories measured by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 

As a result DESE has classified the school system as…

 

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Kevin Latham, 58

Family was everything

WAKEFIELD — Kevin Latham, age 58 of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, October 27 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1967 in Brazil, IN and was the son of Dolores (Strauser) Latham and the late Joseph Latham.

Kevin was everything you could ask for in a man. A devoted…

 

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Decision 2025

Office hopefuls talk override, school cuts and more

MELROSE — A vast majority of those running in contested races in next week’s City Election feel raising property taxes is vital to keeping the city’s head above water.

During an October 15 candidates’ forum hosted by the Melrose League of Women Voters, only three of the…

 

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The City Hall Update

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Election Day is Nov. 4

The Melrose Local Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 90 Melrose Street. Voters will be asked to elect City Councilors-at-Large, Ward…

 

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UPDATE: No. 11 Melrose Football earns D3 state tournament bid and opens with road matchup against Masconomet

Post publication updates:

Melrose earns No. 11 seed in Div. 3 State Tournament and will play No. 6 Masconomet on the road in the Round of 16 on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 pm
Follow all the latest state tournament updates here.

Melrose falls to Stoneham 12-7 (Oct. 31)

 

 

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Happy hauntings at UCC

WIZARDS WELCOME HERE! Inspired by Harry Potter, Max, Bella and Lucas were eager to meet other wizards during the Halloween Trunk or Treat celebration at the Union Congregational Church on Sunday. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — The parking lot at Union Congregational Church was transformed into a festive, candy-filled party this past Sunday, as…

 

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PANS & PANDAS: Not rare; rarely diagnosed

OVER 800 ADVOCATES and supporters gathered on the Boston Common for the Look Foundation’s Walk 2025: Making Strides for PANS & PANDAS event. Among the in-person and virtual participants and 67 teams were five teams of North Reading families comprised of 28 walkers whose 108 supporters contributed $6,785 toward the $246,108 raised for PANS/PANDAS awareness

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Preserving history

THE HISTORIC grave marker cleaning training event organized by the North Reading Historical Commission and the North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society attracted a large contingent of volunteers. Held Sunday at the Park Street Cemetery, the biological cleaner used will take a few weeks to work its magic. Future cleanings will be held at the

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Northeast Metro Tech Open House Nov. 5

WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech High School, 100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield, will hold its annual Open House for prospective students on Wednesday, November 5 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Self-guided tours and live demonstrations will be available. All applications due March 1, 2026. Apply online at http://nmt.go2cte.com

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Free floral centerpiece design program Nov. 8

NORTH READING — Join floral designer Gay Sheldon representing Boston Flower Market of North Reading for “Festive Centerpieces” on Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m.

This is a free presentation by the Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging and all ages are welcome to participate. We’ll explore creative ways to decorate your table…

 

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Spook-tacular fun awaits at Library, Town Hall

NORTH READING – Halloween falls on a Friday this year and the town’s youngsters will have two additional opportunities to celebrate the day in their costumes before they go Trick or Treating on October 31.

Library 10:30-11 a.m.

Join the Flint Memorial Library for its third annual Halloween costume parade on Friday, October 31! Youngsters…

 

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