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Fallen leaves

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A PALETTE OF AUTUMN colors wet and shining from recent rain. (John Leone Photo)

 

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A spectacular display

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS painted the sky vibrant colors over Longbow Road on Oct. 10. (Nina Bryant Photo)

 

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Indigenous People's Day 2024

Thought-provoking Indigenous Peoples event in Wakefield

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CHALI’NARU DONES, a member of the Guainia Taino Tribe dressed in traditional jewelry and a handmade headdress, showed the history of her people.

By SHERI OKEN
Wakefield Human Rights Commissioner

WAKEFIELD — On Thursday, October 10, the Wakefield Human Rights Commission presented a special program to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day. 

Chali’naru Dones, a member…

 

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Beebe Friends’ book drive Wednesday

Friends of the Beebe Library Book Sale at the Hurd School, May 15, 2024 (Frank Conte File Photograph)

 

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library Book Sale Team is beginning work for their 2025 Book Sale and organizers now have to focus on the collection of books.

According to a release, a spokesperson…

 

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Photo finish

MELROSE YOUTH Softball finishes up their fall season this weekend.  MYS fielded teams in the 10U, 12U and 14U divisions and played teams in surrounding communities on the North Shore.  Pictured is the 10U team which is coached by Krista Costello and Jeff Doody.

 

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Seniors saluted

MHS Golf celebrated their seniors on Oct. 2 prior to the start of their meet with Wilmington, and it was a winning day. Melrose beat the Wildcats, 37-25. Pictured from left Dylan Harrington, Mikey Thomas, Noah Fay, Jason Tang and Matthew Fuccione. (Michelle Dell Isola photo)

 

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When the sky danced in color

The Northern Lights put on an impressive display last night during an intense solar storm. Local photographers took some great shots of the the aurora borealis, and submitted some of them to the Item. For more check out the print version of the Item.

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Liza Vaughn

 

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Border wars

MELROSE AND Stoneham football played a close one last Thursday on the road at Woburn High but saw the Spartans prevail, 21-14. Melrose remains 1-3 on the season but based on their hard strength of schedule remain in the mix for playoffs thanks to solid Power Rankings. They host Woburn on Thursday evening (post deadline).

 

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Wakefield Garden Club has plenty going on this fall

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PICTURED FROM THE left: Nuala Grady, Ellen Hennessy, Nancy McCarthy Diane Kelley and Maureen McCarthy from the Civic Committee at the Welcome to Wakefield sign replenished plantings and added autumn themes. (Amy Brennan Photographer)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Garden Club (WGC) opened the 2024-2025 season with its Annual Harvest Brunch at the home of Cheryl Krasker…

 

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St. Michael statute unveiled

ST. MARIA GORETTI CHURCH and the Dalton family recently dedicated the St. Michael statute in front of the rectory. The statue is dedicated “to those who have done battle with afflictions of body, mind and soul and for those who continue to do battle.” A bench was also installed in memory of the late Michael…

 

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Teaming up to fight breast cancer

THE NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS Local 1857 and Town Hall employees once again joined forces to raise funds for breast cancer research and treatment in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through the sale of specially designed pink NRFD t-shirts they were able to donate $3,000 to the Dana-Farber Cancer Center. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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At ease

A BEAUTIFUL BOBCAT surveys its backyard kingdom on Haverhill Street on the afternoon of October 1. It was observed by photographer Nancy Fenton in the yard of her neighbors, Diana and Mike Jenkins. “We’ve seen it before, but today it was most at ease, listening and peering into the brush. It didn’t mind that I

 

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