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Transcript’s Christmas fund nears $13,000

SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Children from the Union Congregational Church lend a hand to deliver their “Christmas in a Box” donations to the North Reading Food Pantry filled with wrapping paper, hot chocolate, small toys and other “holiday extras.” Carrying some of these gifts are (foreground) Caroline Quesnel; (middle row, l-r): Bridget MacDonald, Julia Connelly, Savanna

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Christmas Eve Service at FUMC Melrose

MELROSE — The First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., will have a Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24.

The annual Christmas Concert begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Christmas Eve Service begins at 6 p.m.

This will be a Christmas Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service, with elements for children.

All are invited

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Bishop Fenwick High School presented ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

CAST AND CREW FROM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat performance in November at Bishop Fenwick.

 

PEABODY — On Wednesday, November 19, Bishop Fenwick High School’s Drama Department brought Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to the stage that featured a talented ensemble of students from…

 

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Teen organizes Santa Paws drive for animal shelter dogs

CARMEN PROCHILO has turned her passion for helping shelter dogs into an online Christmas fundraiser she dubbed Santa Paws to provide them with toys and comfort items. (Courtesy Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Carmen Prochilo has turned her passion for animals into a holiday drive she has dubbed Santa Paws to benefit the…

 

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Lighting the way

THE FULLY ILLUMINATED Town Christmas Tree brightens Wakefield Square at night during the holiday season. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Multiple impressive performances from girls’ track team in first meet

EMMA GREENLEAF took first in the 55-meter hurdles (10.27) and 2nd in the long jump (13’6”) in Lynnfield’s season-opening meet against Amesbury at The Track at New Balance in Brighton. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BOSTON —  Last winter, the Lynnfield High girls’ indoor track and field team went 2-2 as they came in third place…

 

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The City Hall Update

MELROSE, — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Upcoming holiday hours

and closures

In observance of Christmas, City Hall, the City Yard and the Milano Center will close on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 12:30 p.m. and be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25; Friday, Dec. 26, and Saturday, Dec…

 

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Gymnastics team ready to spring into 2026

Melrose kicks off their season on January 8

By JENNIFER GENTILE

THE MELROSE High gymnastics team opens their season in January and is looking to pick up after a winning season in 2025. (file photo)

 

MELROSE—The Melrose High gymnastics team is ready to launch its 2026 season, which begins on January 8 when they…

 

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How can I have a more sustainable holiday?

By JOHN ROGERS
Sustainability Committee Chair

Whether the holidays snuck up on you or you’ve been preparing for months, here are three ideas for making gift-giving impactful for family and friends while making them low-impact for people and the environment.

1. Think intangible. For some on your gift list, giving experiences instead of things…

 

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Front Page: December 19, 2025

 

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Sports: December 19, 2025

 

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Runners, Knights come together for kids

THE PARTNERSHIP led to a collection of over 80 toys.

WAKEFIELD — The Mystic Runners of Wakefield and the Knights of Columbus recently partnered together to host a Toys for Tots drive. Together, they collected 84 toys! 

Many thanks to the Wakefield community for their generous toy donations. 

The Mystic Runners also thank…

 

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