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SC holding monthly office hours

MELROSE — The Melrose School Committee is convening monthly office hours for parents, students and members of the community to informally meet and share insights with Committee Members. 

These drop-in office hours will be open to the public, within the context of the Committee’s outreach function and are intended to be general feedback sessions,…

 

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MSO, New World Chorale bring spring to Memorial Hall

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE—Nearly every seat was taken at Memorial Hall on the night of Saturday, March 3 when the Melrose Symphony Orchestra performed French masterworks composed by Lili Boulanger, Claude Debussy and Maurice Durufle for an adoring audience. 

Under the capable baton of Yoichi Udagawa, the musicians and vocalizations by New World Chorale…

 

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Overtime battle ends in loss for boy’s hoop 

Opening playoff thriller goes to Marblehead, 67-64

MILES NZUI came up clutch to help force overtime for the MHS boy’s basketball team who fell in OT to Marblehead. (Raj Das photo edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

STONEHAM—The Melrose High boy’s basketball team saw their postseason end in the opening round of the MIAA Div. 2 playoffs…

 

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Lenten lobster bisque luncheon Friday

NORTH READING — All are invited to attend the Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St.

The next luncheon is Friday, March 8 and include the pastor’s homemade lobster bisque, choice of breads, beverages and desserts. They are held in Fellowship Hall from noon to 1 p.m. Desserts will alternate…

 

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Art Grossman to sing at Free-for-All Breakfast

NORTH READING — Aldersgate UMC invites you enjoy live music, great food, and wonderful company at their Free-for-All Breakfast buffet this Saturday, March 9 from 8-10 am.

Sample their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more! All offered for free…

 

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Masquers to host and compete in MET Guild Dramafest Semifinals Saturday

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING brings home the hardware in the preliminary round of the state Dramafest. The cast and crew are excited to be moving on to the state Semifinals this Saturday on their home turf. The Masquers are: (front row, l-r): Fahd Benhafoune, Danika Reid, Piper Kirwin, Brian Conlon; (second row, l-r): Grace Coleman,

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See World of Dolls at Senior Center Saturday

NORTH READING — All are welcome for a fun-filled walk down memory lane with a presentation of dolls from the mid-1800s through the 1960s at the World of Dolls on Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m.

Janice McIntyre of Jenny Baby’s Doll Hospital will give a presentation on the history of dolls over six decades…

 

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King of the cookies!

THE COOKIE MONSTERS were out in full force to celebrate a unique milestone — the Batchelder School’s “Kindergarten Cookie Food Drive.” The goal is to collect 100 cookie mixes before the 100th day of the school year to be donated to the North Reading Food Pantry. Kindergarten teacher Debbie Reynolds organizes the annual event and

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Support Girl Scouts Food Pantry drive

NORTH READING — Every March, the North Reading Girl Scouts focus on “Feeding the Food Pantry.” Throughout the month, the troops in town come together to help people who are less fortunate by collecting and donating food to the North Reading Food Pantry at 150 Haverhill St.

“We are looking for non-expired and non-perishable donations…

 

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Drones eye view of North Reading

NORTH READING —The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will host a talk by Al Pereira, called “Drones Eye View of North Reading” at 7:30 p.m., next Thursday, March 14 at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, lower-level activity room.

Come see a bird’s eye view of North Reading and enjoy a tour of…

 

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A race in the making for School Committee

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

 

NORTH READING — It appears there will be an actual race for two seats on the School Committee in the annual Town Election on May 7.

In addition to incumbent Richard McGowan of 46 Chestnut St. being the first candidate to take out nomination papers in mid-January, two additional candidates have pulled…

 

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