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Sports: February 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

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Icemen fall to Melrose at the buzzer in 5-4 thriller

February 7, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI
STONEHAM — Hockey buzzer-beaters are all but impossible. A puck crossing the goal line just before the clock hits zero is improbable. A puck crossing the goal line simultaneously with the buzzer sounding is astronomical.

So…

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School progress

February 7, 2025

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Should school start later?

February 7, 2025

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Starting classes at the high school 45 to 60 minutes later than the current time of 7:30 a.m. will affect after school programs and activities in and out of the schools, according to a panel at the third community meeting on the matter convened by Superintendent Doug Lyons Wednesday, February…

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John Shevlin, Jr., 79

February 7, 2025

Loved family, sports and travel

WAKEFIELD — John B. Shevlin, Jr. of Wakefield passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on February 1. He was 79 years old.  John was born in New London, CT on October 23, 1945 and was the son of the late John B. “Jack” Shevlin and the late…

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Eleanor Oates, 99

February 7, 2025

Avid reader who loved the Patriots and playing Bingo

WAKEFIELD — Eleanor “Joyce” Oates, 99, a longtime resident of Wakefield died unexpectedly at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Monday, February 3.

Born in Saugus, January 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Helen (Hibbett) Donahue. Joyce was a graduate of Saugus…

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Thomas Collins, 90

February 7, 2025

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Thomas H. Collins, 90, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on February 3. Born on December 13, 1934 in Wakefield, Tom was the son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (White) Collins. He was one of 14 children all of whom predeceased him.

Tom attended Melrose High School and went on…

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LMS presents ’The Lightning Thief’ this weekend

February 7, 2025

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Middle School Drama and Music Departments will be presenting “The Lightning Thief” from Friday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 9 in the LMS auditorium.

The show involves over 90 cast and crew members under the direction of Drama Director Shay Wainwright and Music Director Stephen Bloom. The performances will be Friday…