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ACW 2024

Two ways to enjoy amazing art in town

October 9, 2024

ACW 2024 — WHILE THESE NACHO chips and guacamole created by WHS artist Gabby Pajonotti may look incredibly lifelike and appetizing, they are actually not edible. Designed for the Ceramics Class Food Project, this project is meticulously made from clay and glazes, demonstrating remarkable craftsmanship. Rest assured, there will be light snacks provided at the Elements Art

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WCB PAWS 2024

Wakefield Co-operative Bank’s Jeans Day supports PAWS

October 8, 2024

WCB PAWS 2024 — WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Co-operative Bank’s Jeans Day September fundraiser collected nearly $200 for PAWS of Wakefield. PAWS Wakefield is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1982 serving many communities north of Boston. Their mission is to promote and protect the rights and well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife and foster a greater

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Photo 2024 Halloween

Nightmare on Lowell Street

October 7, 2024

Photo 2024 Halloween — THIS HOME is ready for a Halloween celebration. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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Tourney time

October 3, 2024

THE MELROSE High girls volleyball team became the first MHS fall team to qualify for playoffs after earning two wins last week against Lexington (3-1) and Arlington (3-) On Tuesday they ran into a wall in the form of Westboro, reigning state champs. Melrose improves to 10-2 as the second half of the season resumes.

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Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday

October 3, 2024

Throwback Thursday — AS THE TOWN constructs a new Wakefield Memorial High School on Farm Street, today’s Throwback Thursday photo looks back at the first High School in the town of Wakefield, built in 1872. The structure is still standing at the corner of Lafayette and Common streets and now serves as Wakefield’s Town Hall, although it looks

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Scenes from the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony

October 3, 2024

Nearly two hundred guests were on hand to celebrate the latest Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame class on Saturday, Sept. 21. The evening ceremony was held at Memorial Hall and the plaque dedication at Melrose Learning Commons. Photographer Dan Murphy was on hand to capture some images at the Learning Commons. From Top…

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Drawing the community together

October 3, 2024

THE 2024 CHALK WALK event hosted last weekend by Follow Your Art Community Studios saw over a hundred participants creating and enjoying the galleries at City Hall and Ell Pond. The event raised just shy of $9,000 for Arts for All, which provides financial and adaptive assistance for FYA programs, as well as free events

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Prom Royalty

October 3, 2024

CROWNED KING AND QUEEN of the Real Senior Prom and treated like royalty were local seniors Al Heard and Rose Howard. The second annual event was attended by 215 seniors at the beautifully decorated Ultra Chic at the Hillview on Sept. 18. Created and organized by Peter Accolla and Laina Simone, with support from the

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Marching Band 2024

WMHS Warrior Marching Band takes top prize

October 2, 2024

Marching Band 2024 — WAKEFIELD WARRIORS MARCHING Band wins first place in their first judged competition with their performance of the “Mad Scientist”. (Alyssa Kelley Photo)

By KAREN MARSHALL

WAKEFIELD — After a rain out in Melrose, the Wakefield Warrior Marching Band earned the top spot at their first judged competition of the season. Last weekend’s event in North…

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International Fellows Program 2024

Wakefield hosts visit by International Fellows

October 1, 2024

International Fellows Program 2024 — FROM THE LEFT are Ambassador Andrew Young, Wakefield Town Administrator Steve Maio, Wakefield Town Councilor Mehreen Butt, Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, Col. Thamer Alsuwait representing Kuwait at the National War College, and Wakefield Assistant Superintendent of Schools Kara Mauro.

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Fall is in the air on Main St.

September 30, 2024

LEAVES ARE FALLING, Autumn is calling. (Lennie Malvone Photo)

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Summah’s ovah

September 27, 2024

THE ROCKERY FOUNTAIN has been turned off, a sure sign that fall has arrived. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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