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Nov. 4 election field grows

MELROSE — As of midweek, 17 Melrosians have expressed interest in running for office as the city gears up for an important election on November 4.

School Committeewoman Dorie Withey took out nomination papers for reelection on July 25. In that race she is joined by Sheri Leo of Florence Avenue and Melissa Holleran of…

 

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Families are invited to a book launch at Follow Your Art Community Studios

MELROSE — Families are invited to an event celebrating the launch of author Kymm Gossett Welle’s debut chapter book for kids Gertrude and the Tangled Treasure (BiblioKid Publishing). The book launch will take place at Follow Your Art Community Studios on Sunday, August 24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

When seven-and-a-half-year-old Gertrude discovers a giant…

 

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Melrose Run For Women raises money for Melrose Alliance Against Violence

PICTURED FROM THE left: MAAV Executive Director Meredith Shaw; Board President Jen Winslow; Board Vice President Jen Franco and Race Director Caitlin Mogan.

MELROSE — During a recent weekly meeting, The Melrose Running Club proudly presented Melrose Alliance Against Violence with a donation check for $31,500 from the proceeds of this year’s Melrose Run for…

 

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Celebrating community through bicycling

 

BOSTON — In partnership with HUBLUV, the Museum of Science is celebrating the bicycling community around Greater Boston at the Museum of Science, 1 Science Park in Boston, on Saturday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bike to the museum with Bike to the Sea, A Better City, and Brothers on Bikes…

 

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Creative Corner

MELROSE — A comprehensive calendar of everything Arts and Culture in Melrose. Here are just a few arts and culture events happening around Melrose this week:

Date Night at Paper & Clay on August 23rd from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Music Monday, Mike & John Acoustic Duo at Rising Eagle Publick House on August 25…

 

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Cantemus Chamber Chorus seeking singers, interns

MEMBERS Cantemus Chamber Chorus come from many communities across Massachusetts’ North Shore. (Courtesy Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Cantemus Chamber Chorus, which has members from across the North Shore, invites interested singers to audition for the 2025-2026 concert season.  

The Chorus is seeking singers in all voice parts, especially tenors and basses.  Auditions will…

 

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Sports: August 21, 2025

 

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Throwback Thursday: 1930

As construction continues on a new Wakefield Memorial High School, here’s a look at the second high school in Wakefield, which was located on the west side of Main Street, just south of the Americal Civic Center, on what is now a soccer field. (The current Town Hall building served as Wakefield’s first high school.)…

 

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LOGO WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SC still talking about WMHS cell phone policy

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — A new cell phone policy at Wakefield Memorial High would prohibit their use during the school day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. 

“Cell phones/listening devices are not allowed to be used during the school day and should be put away when students enter Home Room and Advisory periods…

 

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Twi League 2025

Brewer bats break out, take 2-1 series lead after Game 3 slugfest

Twi League 2025
CHRIS CASEY pitched two innings of relief and settled the game down in the 5th and 6th for the Brewers during their Game 3 win. (File Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — Five pitchers, six innings, three different types of New England weather, 36 hits, 34 runs and a box score deeper than center field at…

 

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Front Page published August 21, 2025

 

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