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The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced in the House and has now been introduced in the Senate — and will benefit every member of this community. Unlike many issues in Washington, this legislation has bipartisan support and is focused on delivering benefits to local communities across…

 

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PHOTO: Somewhere over the rainbow

THE BEAUTY of Motif No. 1 in summer, perfectly framed by a rainbow stretching beyond the Great Oak, gives one pause about what lies in the great beyond. This stunning image was captured by photographer Rob Lord on Sunday.

 

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Front Page: August 11, 2021

 

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PHOTO: The Chamber brings it all back home

ON FRIDAY, July 30 the Chamber of Commerce held its Summer Stroll downtown after COVID forced the event’s cancellation last year. Residents flocked to Main Street to show their support for the city’s well-respected

 

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City launches inclusion survey

MELROSE — As Melrose strives to truly become One Community, Open to All, Mayor Paul Brodeur and the City of Melrose have partnered with VISIONS, Inc., to work toward making this vision a reality.

They are asking you to complete this 5-10-minute survey about what it is like to live, work, or study in Melrose.…

 

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Lynn Fells Parkway closes under bridge through Monday

MELROSE — The MBTA’s contractor for the Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge replacement project will close Lynn Fells Parkway beneath the bridge to safely install bridge foundations. This work will take place from 8 p.m. on Friday, August 13, through 5 a.m. on Monday, August 16.

A signed detour route will be in place for this work, and a…

 

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Front Page: August 12, 2021

 

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Theory of relativity

By MARK SARDELLA

For something that is supposedly non-existent in any public school anywhere, an awful lot of effort and ink have been spent of late trying to convince us of that.

Critical race theory, they insist in no uncertain terms, has no place in public education.

The messaging usually goes something like this: “Of…

 

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Masks backed for local schools

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Parents, stock up on masks.

It’s not official until the School Committee votes, but last night the Wakefield and Melrose Boards of Health, meeting in joint session, voted to recommend that everyone – students, faculty and staff — mask up when school reopens in September.

The Wakefield School Committee is…

 

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DPW grant sparks curbside composting interest

YOUNGSTERS Derek Chan and Hannah Martin proudly display a new composting bin the DPW gave them last month. (Jennifer Welter Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The DPW was able to help a group of residents get involved with an organic composting program after being awarded a state grant.

DPW Director John Tomasz informed the…

 

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Front Page: August 11, 2021

 

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Masks likely in school reopening plan

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The plan for reopening Wakefield Public Schools in September involves bringing students back to school safely and keeping in-person learning going for as long as possible.

And that may well mean a return to wearing masks, School Superintendent Doug Lyons told the School Committee, which met last night without masks at the…

 

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