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Question 1 would expand gaming

Published in the October 14, 2016 edition

This is the first in a series looking at the ballot questions to be decided by voters next month.

By MARK SARDELLA

In addition to voting for president and other offices, voters in the Nov. 8 election will be facing four binding statewide ballot questions.

Question 1 relates…

 

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Fraud and larceny reports keep police busy

Published in the October 14, 2016 edition

MELROSE — A series of fraud and larceny incidents kept police on the move last week.

Police received a fraud report from an Essex Street resident on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 11:20 a.m. According to police, the man said an unknown person was able to withdraw $4,800 and…

 

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Artisan Affair returns to the Item Press Room Oct 15

Published in the October 14, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — The fifth annual Artisan Affair and Marketplace is taking place Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Press Room at the Wakefield Daily Item Building located at 26 Albion St., Wakefield.

There is plenty of parking and admission is free, so come…

 

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The selfie craze

This parent captured a memorable image of three friends recently at the Horace Mann Elementary School. (Donna Larsson Photo)
This parent captured a memorable image of three friends recently at the Horace Mann Elementary School. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the October 7, 2016 edition.

 

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Accidents claim two lives

Published in the October 7, 2016 edition.

MELROSE — Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding two fatal accidents in three days.

A landscaper working on Howard Street was struck and killed by a motor vehicle Monday afternoon, Oct. 3.

Early Saturday morning, Oct. 1, a  51-year-old walking to work on Lynde Street was struck…

 

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PHOTO: Flamingo flock

THESE PINK FLAMINGOES grace the front of the First United Methodist Church on Main Street. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THESE PINK FLAMINGOES grace the front of the First United Methodist Church on Main Street. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the September 30, 2016 edition

 

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Puppy love: Local couple raises service dog to help disabled

Published in the September 23, 2016 edition

CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE puppy raiser John Maffeo is shown with Gary, a golden Labrador retriever mix, on a cruise around Boston Harbor. The organization is a non-profit dedicated to matching service dogs with the disabled. (Courtesy Photo)
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE puppy raiser John Maffeo is shown with Gary, a golden Labrador retriever mix, on a cruise around Boston Harbor. The organization is a non-profit dedicated to matching service dogs with the disabled. (Courtesy Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — A man and his dog…

 

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Sign up now for Destination Imagination

Published in the September 23, 2016 edition

THE MELROSE CHAPTER of Destination Imagination is now taking registrations for K-12 teams and Team Managers for the 2016-2017 tournament season.
THE MELROSE CHAPTER of Destination Imagination is now taking registrations for K-12 teams and Team Managers for the 2016-2017 tournament season.

MELROSE — The Melrose chapter of Destination Imagination is now taking registrations for K-12 teams and Team Managers for the 2016-2017 tournament season.

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PHOTO: Gold medalist on how to do things right

TWO-TIME OLYMPIC judo champion Kayla Harrison (left) shows 9-year-old Fiona Float how to take down an opponent at Hunt’s Photo and Video on Saturday, Sept. 17. Harrison appeared at Hunt’s to promote her Fearless Foundation, which supports victims of childhood sex abuse through education and sports. She has trained for years at Pedro Judo Center on New Salem Street in Wakefield. (Donna Larsson Photo)
TWO-TIME OLYMPIC judo champion Kayla Harrison (left) shows 9-year-old Fiona Float how to take down an opponent at Hunt’s Photo and Video on Saturday, Sept. 17. Harrison appeared at Hunt’s to promote her Fearless Foundation, which supports victims of childhood sex abuse through education and sports. She has trained for years at Pedro Judo Center

 

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Coop Bank hosts ‘Fun Friday’ next week

Published in the September 23, 2016 edition

MELROSE – In partnership with Petrone’s Pizza and Beacon Hill Wine and Gourmet, Melrose Cooperative Bank will host a “Fun Friday” event on Friday, September 30th.

The bank’s lobby will be open to the public for a free craft beer tasting from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. where…

 

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City-wide yard sale Saturday

Published in the September 23, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The annual city-wide yard sale will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Friends of Milano Center, Inc., hosts the sale, which boasts over 100 different locations throughout Melrose.

Following are those locations

• 126 Lincoln St.

• 42 North Ave…

 

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School enrollment on the rise

Published in the September 16, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The city’s schools have 68 more students than they did at this time last year.

According to statistics put together by school administrators, 3,824 students were enrolled in Melrose public schools as of September 7.

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