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Sensational senior!

NORTH READING resident Robert Chinchillo, at 82 years old, was the oldest competitor to complete this year’s 5K Turkey Trot. He finished the 5K in just under an hour. Participating in the event each year is a family tradition for Robert, his granddaughter Jillian, and his son Bob. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Americal flag added to historical display in Civic Center

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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Let there be lights! 

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THE 2024 TOWN CHRISTMAS TREE on the Rockery was lit for the first time on Friday night as part of the annual ceremony presented by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association. The Christmas Tree as well as the trees on the Common will remain illuminated throughout the season. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Happy Holidays

STUDENTS in Wakefield Memorial High’s Visual Arts Department helped the Wakefield Daily Item get into the holiday spirit yesterday with new artwork on the front window. Pictured from left to right is Lily Rexrode, Julie Al-Beirouty and Maggie Cremin. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

 

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A generous donation

THE FRIENDS OF the Melrose Public Library recently received a great gift from one of the city’s newest business owners. At left, btone FITNESS owner Jenny Sheehan stands with Friends’ Chairperson Christina Gagliano. BTONE FITNESS MELROSE, one of Main Street’s newest businesses, offered donation-based classes during its grand opening weekend November 22-24 to benefit the Melrose

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Scenes from the 64th Annual Thanksgiving Classic



RAIN COULDN’T dampen the competitive spirit at last week’s Thanksgiving football game between Melrose and Wakefield at home. Wakefield Daily Item’s Dan Pawlowski captured some of the best shots of the day. From top left: Melrose QB Jack Feeney on a carry; Melrose’s line had their work cut out of them; a fumble or Wakefield…

 

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Stop by the Christmas Tea and Open House Hartshorne House Sunday

WAKEFIELD — One of the Town’s loveliest annual traditions returns on Sunday, December 8 when the Col. James Hartshorne House, 41 Church St. will welcome visitors to its annual Christmas Tea and Open House from 1 to 4 p.m.  

Complimentary Christmas cookies and beverages will be served and the spirit of holiday hospitality will…

 

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History lesson

SUMMER STREET SCHOOL teacher Paige Campbell and her third and fourth grade students recently visited the new Veterans Memorial. Front row, from left, Kailyn Bowie, Kylah Rae Peterson-El,  Flora Kloack, Reilly Berlinghieri and Marissa Neal. Back row, from left, Campbell, Nicholas Guerriero, Rocco Guarracino, Michael Prizio, Nicolas Antonelli, Rowan Fleming, Michael Sanseverino, Logan MacNichol and

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Pioneer of the Week featured December 4, 2024

JARED BERNABEI

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Bernabei rushed for 161 yards and 4 TD’s, earning statewide recognition as one of the best performances on Thanksgiving to lead Lynnfield to a 43-36 win in the 65th Thanksgiving Day game against North Reading. (Eric Evans Photo)

 

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Giving back

THE UNION Congregational Church partnered with Gina’s Giving Back in Peabody to make Thanksgiving meals for those in need.  On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, a group of volunteers at the church cooked dozens of pounds of potatoes as well as stuffing, cookies, and muffins to contribute to the meals. Over 20,000 meals were requested from

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HRC: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Service 2025 Award nomination deadline

THIS PHOTO of Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is courtesy of WBUR.

WAKEFIELD — We invite you to take this opportunity to recognize those in our community who have made significant, tangible and meaningful contributions that promote civil and human rights in Wakefield or anywhere in the world. 

The Dr…

 

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O Christmas Tree!

A SURE SIGN that the holidays are here is the installation of the town Christmas tree at The Rockery. DPW employees were making final adjustments after lowering the tree into place yesterday. The blue spruce came from Mark Matuszewski on Davey Lane. It was decorated with lights this morning. In a related note, the Wakefield Center…

 

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