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Lacrosse girls split in non-league play

April 24, 2025

Update after press time: Melrose falls to Reading 18-6 (April 25)

Published April 25, 2025

Melrose remains 5-2 & unbeaten in Freedom

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

THE MELROSE High girls’ lacrosse team remains a team to beat in the Middlesex League and recently beat Lynnfield, 18-14. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Tennis girls seeing strength in ML Freedom play

April 24, 2025

THE MELROSE High girls’ tennis team will host rival Stoneham on Monday at 4:15 p.m. (Dan Murphy photo, murphymediagroup.org)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ tennis team is making strides in their early season with a highlight being a league win over rival Wakefield on April 11. It was a key Freedom league…

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Melrose runners take part in 129th Boston Marathon

April 24, 2025

BOSTON—It was a gorgeous day for the running of the 129th Boston Marathon. And like every year, a number of local Melrose runners took part in the 26.2 mile race. Here are their names and times:

Melrose Marathoners

Beauchesne, Andrew 22 3:42.51

Brennan, Emily 31 4:51.28

Clancey, Breanna 33 3:09.17

Cosman, Bob 70 5:43.52

Fonstein…

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Town Election: Unofficial Results

April 24, 2025

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Netmen sweep Stoneham, fall to Burlington 3-2

April 24, 2025

TREVOR VEILLEUX has played well at second singles this season, including a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Stoneham last week. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — In a pair of home matches last week, the Wakefield High boys’ tennis team had one win and one loss against fellow Middlesex League Freedom Division opponents.

On Monday, April 14, the…

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Throwback Thursday: The 1949 Wakefield Baseball Team

April 24, 2025

THE 1949 Wakefield High School baseball team also included boys from the 1950, 1951 and 1952 graduating classes. Some of the names will be familiar to longtime Wakefield residents. In the front row, from the left are Bill Miller, shortstop Richard Cardillo, Phil Perrone, catcher Joe Rich, third baseman Dave Hallahan, second baseman Jerry Glynn,…

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Janet Sullivan, 82

April 24, 2025

Loved Irish and country music, knitting, gardening and trips to theme parks

WAKEFIELD — Janet M. Sullivan, 82, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on April 22 at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Born on June 11, 1942 in Revere, Janet was the daughter of the late…

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Alfred Willett, 100

April 24, 2025

US Army veteran who loved music and dancing

WAKEFIELD — Alfred Francis Willett, 100, of Wakefield was called to be with Jesus Christ on April 19.

Alfred, son of Ruth (Markham) and Paul Cyril Willett was born on October 4, 1924 on the family farm in Chelsea, ME. He married his “sweetheart” Anne Therese…

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April 24, 2025

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NRRTC Candidates Night Tuesday, April 29

April 24, 2025

NORTH READING – The public is invited to Candidates Night presented by the North Reading Republican Town Committee at Kitty’s Restaurant, 123 Main St. (rear function room) on Tuesday, April 29. Doors Open at 6:15 p.m.
Candidates on the May 6 Town Election ballot are as follows:

Select Board (two three-year terms): Incumbent Rich Wallner; new…