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Sports: October 24, 2024

 

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Girls Soccer 2024

Warrior girls’ soccer celebrates seniors with 3-1 victory over Swampscott

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

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Girls Soccer 2024
THE SENIORS were honored before Wakefield’s 3-1 win over Swampscott on Friday night at Landrigan Field. Pictured with their families from left to right are seniors Aliza Margolis, Abby Myette, Megan Clark, Kayla Hurley, Rachel Caplin, Ally Bligh, Sam Goc, Shea Suntken and Emma Waldeck. (Courtesy Photo)

AKEFIELD — The Wakefield High…

 

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Throwback Thursday 2024 and 1930

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday 2024 and 1930
A YOUNG BOY stands on the Upper Common (now Veterans Memorial Common) in 1930. Nearby is the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the two cannons. In the background is the First Parish Congregational Church.

 

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Wakefield Town Hall 2023 November

Planning for future town leadership

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A succession plan for two senior members of the Town Hall administrative team continues to be an active topic of discussion by the Town Council.

Town Accountant Kevin Gill has said that he plans to retire no later than June 2026. Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio’s current contract expires at…

 

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Carol Emery, 83

Accomplished skier who loved to read and ballroom dance

WINDHAM, NH — Carol Ann (McDonough) (Kiley) Emery, 83, of Windham, NH passed away on Wednesday October 16 at her home following a brief illness. Carol was born in Wakefield on September 13, 1941, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Curran) McDonough. Carol had…

 

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Hugh O’Brien, 97

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — Hugh C. O’Brien, age 97, a longtime resident of Wakefield formerly of Winchester died Wednesday, October 23 at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield. Beloved husband of A. Theresa (McNally) Doody O’Brien and the late Anne S. (Michalezyk) O’Brien and the loving father of the late David O’Brien. …

 

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Paul Palumbo, 71

Enjoyed golfing and boating

MELROSE — Paul Anthony Palumbo, age 71, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16 after a lengthy illness with his family at his side.

Paul was born on March 8, 1953 in Everett, the youngest of five children of the late Anthony Palumbo and Catherine Rose…

 

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Nancy Pittenger, 78

Animal lover who enjoyed traveling, gardening and cooking

MELROSE — Nancy (Leyne) Pittenger, 78, of Melrose and Jackson NH, cherished wife, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Born to Thomas and Mary (Kelleher) Leyne of Somerville both born in Ireland, Nancy embodied warmth, generosity and an adventurous spirit throughout…

 

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Marie McCarthy

Enjoyed time with family and playing cards

MELROSE — Marie McCarthy of Melrose passed away peacefully at home on October 17 with her family by her side.

Born on December 17, 1936 and raised in Wakefield, Marie graduated from Wakefield High School. Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, trips to New Hampshire, playing cards,…

 

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Marjorie Keohane, 82

Avid cook who enjoyed time at Lake Sunapee

MELROSE — Marjorie Anne (Grenier) Keohane of Melrose, died peacefully on October 19 at the age of 82. She was born in Boston on December 7, 1941, to the late Alice (Duggan) and Arthur Grenier. Marge was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School in…

 

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John Kehoe, 66

PEABODY — John J. Kehoe of Peabody, formerly of Melrose passed away October 19 at the age of 66.

John was born in Medford on June 7, 1958 to the late John and Nellie (Ward) Kehoe. He was raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School. John continued his education at Catherine Labouré School of…

 

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Front Page published October 23, 2024

 

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