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Sports: December 10, 2024

December 10, 2024

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Americal flag added to historical display in Civic Center

December 10, 2024

PICTURED FROM THE left: Unveiling the flag are Sergeant Major Chris Olen, 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment on the MA National Guard; WWII Veteran Charlie Deniso; Brigadier General Leonid Kondratiuk, US Army (Ret.); and Veteran Services Officer and United States Air Force Veteran David Mangan.

WAKEFIELD — On Friday, December 6, Wakefield residents, employees and members…

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Richard Henshaw, 91

December 10, 2024

Prom king, sports star, best Dad

WAKEFIELD — Richard A. “Hoop” Henshaw, 91, of Wakefield, died on December 5, at Life Care Center of Stoneham, of Alzheimer’s Disease. A fall and injured arm kept him from his home for 12 days, the first time he had been hospitalized in over 10 years.

He was born…

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Lucille Medeiros, 92

December 10, 2024

Enjoyed being a homemaker and took pride in her children

WILMINGTON — Lucille F. (Sciola) Medeiros fondly known as “Lucy”, age 92 of Wilmington passed away peacefully on December 7.

Lucy was born on May 27, 1932, in Beverly; she was the cherished daughter of the late Domenic and Florence (Parisella) Sciola. Lucy was raised in…

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Judith Ann Boutiette, 63

December 10, 2024

Pet lover who enjoyed the holidays and Saco, Maine

SALEM — Ms. Judith Ann “Judy” Boutiette, 63 of Salem, formerly of Wakefield passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, September 29. Born in Worcester, Judith was the daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Rembiszewski) Boutiette. Raised and educated in Wakefield where she graduated from Wakefield…

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Schools continue AI drill down

December 10, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Use and misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity remain and will remain two issues facing the School Department, but effective policies and procedures seem to be in place to deal with them.

Acceptable use of AI is now addressed in student handbooks, allowing use of tools and websites to…

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Four Warriors named Middlesex League football All-Stars

December 10, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s football coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2024 season.

Wakefield High had four All-Stars this year: senior captains Matthew Beaver and John Fitzgerald, senior Jackson Fitzpatrick and junior Christian DiFlorio.

All four All-Stars played on both sides of the ball, but were especially impressive in leading…

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Third annual Melrose caroling at City Hall

December 10, 2024

MELROSE — The third annual Melrose Caroling at City Hall will take place on Saturday, December 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come one, come all! No musical experience necessary. Meet at Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) at 647 Main St. for their annual holiday artisan sale. Then at 4 p.m., we’ll walk from…

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Christmas Spectacular at St. Theresa’s

December 10, 2024

NORTH READING — St. Theresa Church, 63 Winter St., invites the community to its Christmas Spectacular on Friday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a festive Christmas affair for the whole family. Over two days, the community is invited…

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IRCC presents ‘An Americana Holiday’ Dec. 14, 15

December 10, 2024

NORTH READING — The community is invited to join the Ipswich River Community Chorus in celebration of “An Americana Holiday,”

The Ipswich River Community Chorus, led by Music Director Katherine B. Foley, presents its 2024 holiday concert at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St. on Saturday, December 14t at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December…