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Lynnfield 9-year-old All-Stars host new Battle of the Lake Tournament

THE LYNNFIELD Little League 9-year-old All-Stars went 2-2 in the new Battle of the Lake Tournament. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield 9-year old Little League All-Star team participated in the brand-new Battle of the Lake Tournament held in town.

The tournament used to be the Wyoma Tournament in Lynn but, when Wyoma…

 

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MVES to expand health initiative in Melrose thanks to Cummings Grant

NES OF THE Cummings Grant drew cheers from MVES staff as well as residents of 630 Salem St. in Malden, one of the first sites where the Housing Wellness Program was established. Pictured are some residents along with MVES Wellness Nurse Janelle Wilkins (holding the sign), Resident Services Coordinator Terri Fitzgerald (left of Janelle) and

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Wakefield’s Elwell helps lead playoff push for Melrose Americans

MATT ELWELL

MELROSE — The Melrose Americans are entering their final week of the Intercity League’s regular season with a record of 15-10-1, just one point back of the Malden Maddogs and Lexington Bulldogs who are tied for second place. 

Matt Elwell, of Wakefield, is having another strong season for the Americans, his second after…

 

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INspire Cafe gets Garrant grant

RAICHELLE L. KALLERY (second from left), president and chief executive officer, The Savings Bank, and a director of the Donald E. Garrant Foundation, Inc.; and Craig MacKenzie (third from right), executive vice president, chief operating officer, The Savings Bank, and director of the Donald E. Garrant Foundation presented the $5,000 financial award to INspire Cafe

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Reflect on bravery: Purple Heart Day is August 7

Five Purple Heart medals await presentation as a Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter visits Brook Army Medical Center (BAMC) to visit wounded warriors and present honors in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 29, 2013. DoD Photo By Glenn Fawcett (Released)

This Thursday is Purple Heart Day and Wakefield is a designated Purple Heart Community.…

 

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Robert Hubbard, 82

WAKEFIELD — Robert “Bob” Hubbard, age 82 of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, August 2 at his home.

He was born in Winchester on August 19, 1943 and was the son of the late Peter and Edna (Muse) Hubbard. 

Bob was raised in Wakefield and attended St. Joseph School. He was a graduate of…

 

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William M. Dobbins, 75

US Marine served in Vietnam and was active in veterans’ affairs

MELROSE — William M. Dobbins, 75, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away at his home on June 1, 2025. 

He was a graduate of Wakefield School, Class of ’67, and he had many friends from his years in Wakefield, including Bob Simpson, Skip Simpson…

 

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Peppino’s Italian Market brings Melrosians together

Franklin Square business celebrates one-year anniversary

 

By ELLIS IURILLI-HOUGH

MELROSE — On July 1, Peppino’s Italian Market celebrated their one-year anniversary, but for the owners, their business is just getting started.

The local mom-and-pop store opened in 2024, operating near Franklin Square at 954 Main St. Inside, Sinatra and Martin sing softly over the…

 

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Summer Stock event provides much needed donations for Melrose pantries

JULIANA and SOPHIA Koles, Volunteers. (The Food Drive Photo)

 

MELROSE — It was Christmas in July at the Melrose Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Summer Stroll last Friday as the Melrose community generously provided just under 2000 pounds of donations for our two Melrose food pantries. The summer months can be slow with donations…

 

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