Wakefield
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Scam attempt reported
WAKEFIELD — A woman notified police on Friday that she had been targeted in an attempted scam. The Salem Street resident called police at about 12:30 on Friday afternoon to report that she had received calls from a man claiming that she had won money from a publishing company. The woman said that she was……
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Some double pole steps taken in House
DOUBLE POLES line a stretch of Route 3A in Cohasset on Oct. 29, 2025. Public works projects have been unfolding in the area. (Photo courtesy of State House News Service) By KATIE CASTELLANI State House News Service BOSTON — The House took baby steps towards addressing double utility poles that have frustrated municipal leaders for……
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Rotary Club offers chance to see Sox up close
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Rotary Club will again be hosting a Red Sox ticket chance at the WCAT Movies by the Lake. Thanks to another generous donation from Wakefield Rotarian Frank Fiorentino and Mahoney, Fiorentino & Co., P.C., raffle participants can win a pair of tickets for the Red Sox versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on……
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Front Page, July 13, 2026
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Local teens have ‘amazing’ time performing at North Shore Music Theatre
KIERA GASSON WAKEFIELD — Two Wakefield teenagers from Lynnfield are getting a unique opportunity to be part of a professional musical theatre production at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly. Kiera Gasson and Norah Pritchard of Wakefield are part of the youth choir performing in North Shore Music Theatre’s production of “Joseph and the… …
North Reading
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Summertimes, Part 2
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP When I was growing up in North Reading in the ’40s and ’50s, summer was a time of Calamine Lotion. Do they still make that stuff anymore? Even my spell check doesn’t recognize the name! As kids we were……
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NRCC Summer Series July 18, Aug. 22
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Summer Series in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park will have two shows this season. The first show is Saturday, July 18 and the second is Saturday, August 22. Both shows start at 4 p.m. A……
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Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke is preventable
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 With temperatures soaring into triple digits last week and more hot weather on the horizon, AAA Northeast is sounding the alarm that vehicular heatstroke can happen quickly — especially given that child deaths inside hot cars increased by nearly 35% last year. Tragically, 39 children……
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North Reading Middle School 4th quarter honor roll
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell recently announced that the following students earned either high honor roll or honor roll standing for the fourth marking quarter of the 2025-26 school year. GRADE 6 HIGH HONORS Ensar Bajrami, Hasandi Bandara……
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What’s the Buzz
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the……
Melrose
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Group to discuss John Lewis’ ‘March’ July 16
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 MELROSE — Indivisible Melrose Wakefield and Beyond invites the community to participate in a group read of the graphic novel “March, Vol. 1,” Rep. John Lewis’s memoir of the Civil Rights Movement. Indivisible MWB will host a Zoom discussion of the book, with……
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As overdose deaths decline, experts say vigilance still needed
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 NARCAN KITS distributed during a naloxone training event on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Katie Castellani/State House News Service) By KATIE CASTELLANI State House News Service BOSTON — Rep. Kate Donaghue hears stories all the time about someone saving another person’s life……
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Front Page: July 10, 2026
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An endorsement, poll results and more as election races heat up
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 The following releases were submitted by either the candidates, their offices or groups supporting them. Reproductive rights group backs Lipper-Garabedian for State Senate KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN MELROSE – Reproductive Equity Now has endorsed Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat……
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Updates from City Hall
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week: Curbside yard waste collection during the week of July 13 Curbside yard waste collection will take place during the week of July 13, 2026. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings……
Lynnfield
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Changing Futures holding CF bike ride July 18 in Essex
This photograph appeared in the July 8, 2026 issue of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — Changing Futures is holding the inaugural Changing Futures Bike Ride, a community cycling event featuring 15-, 30-, and 45-mile routes, through Essex on Saturday, July 18. The event will raise critical funds for cystic fibrosis (CF) research led by Dr……
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Strike a pose
This photograph appeared in the July 8, 2026 issue of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS campers, from left, Emily LoGrippo, Serena Maganzini, Willa Procopio, Autumn Fuchs, Ellie Wiswall and Maci Pierre show off their stylish attire at the La La! Fancy Nancy Camp Fashion Show last week. (Courtesy Photo) This photograph appeared in the……
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Editorial: State needs to get social media law right
Lawmakers in Boston are navigating a very tricky world when tackling social media and its impact on kids. They need to get it right. We’re hopeful they will. According to a report by Katie Castellani of State House News Service, senators on Thursday unveiled a proposal aimed at limiting youth exposure to addictive aspects of……
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Academic Accolades
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 Stonehill College dean’s list EASTON — Four Lynnfield students were named to the dean’s list at Stonehill College for the spring 2026 dean’s list. Sophia Montesano, Jason Passatempo, Catherine Sweeney and Chloe Thomas were named to Stonehill College’s dean’s list. To qualify for this honor……
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Steve Walsh named American Hospital Association president/CEO
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 STEVE WALSH Incoming AHA president/CEO LYNNFIELD — Town Moderator Steve Walsh has been appointed as the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) next president and chief executive officer. Walsh, who has served as President and CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) since 2017… We…
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Local teens have ‘amazing’ time performing at North Shore Music Theatre
KIERA GASSON WAKEFIELD — Two Wakefield teenagers from Lynnfield are getting a unique opportunity to be part of a professional musical theatre production at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly. Kiera Gasson and Norah Pritchard of Wakefield are part of the youth choir performing in North Shore Music Theatre’s production of “Joseph and the… …
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LMS thespians honored
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 8, 2026 LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL’S production of “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” recently won two out of three Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) Awards. From left, LMS Music Director Stephen Bloom was the winner of Best Direction: Middle School; Kylie Geary was nominated for Best Performer……
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Recycling for victory: WWII salvage drives
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026 THIS PHOTOGRAPH OF students at St. Mary’s School standing beside and atop the metal scrap pile shows a wide variety of metal items gathered for the scrap metal drive. By A.E. MACDONALD As soon as war was declared on December 8, 1941, restrictions on goods……
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Successful debut
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026 MAKING THEIR FIRST appearance at an Ipswich River Park BBQ was Jim ‘n’ Tonic, a five-piece swing band that proved popular with people of all ages enjoying the kickoff event of the 29th summer season of entertainment hosted by Parks and Recreation and its……
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Rotary’s ‘Concerts on the Common’ return July 8
LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Rotary’s Concerts on the Common will begin on Wednesday, July 8. The 12 Barz Band will be performing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 8. The Rico Barr Band will playing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 15. Rick Desanctis will be performing from……
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Sheriff’s Office welcomes 18 new correction officers
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MEMBERS OF THE 54th Basic Training Academy pose for a class photo alongside training academy staff, command staff members and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (front row center). WINCHESTER – Eighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May……