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Adventuresome Advent

THE UNION Congregational Church recently held its annual Advent Workshop with Christmas crafts from around the world. Children “visited” the UK to make Christmas Crackers, Ukraine for some Christmas egg decorating, Mexico for some Las Posadas hot chocolate mugs, and lots more. Among the participants having fun making crafts were (l-r) Claire, Josie and Lucy Poplaski and

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That’s Entertainment!

MEMBERS of the Chorus Class at North Reading High School visited the Edith O’Leary Senior Center to perform for a large and appreciative audience on December 4. They were accompanied on piano by their teacher, Mrs. Allison Kane. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Drop the puck

THE NRHS boys’ hockey team kicks off their 2024-25 season on Monday, 7:10 p.m. against Rockport/Manchester-Essex at NR’s home rink — the Breakaway Ice Center in Tewksbury. In the front row from left to right is Steven Delisle, Jack Harty, Brendan Gazda, (C) Tommy Gazda, (C) Max Forristall, (C) Michael Pittore, (C) Duncan Gulino, Corbin

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Hornet of the Week featured December 12, 2024

GIULIANA LIGOR

 

Ligor, the 2024 MIAA Gatorade Track Athlete Of the Year, recently signed her National Letter of Intent to the University of Pennsylvania track and field team surrounded by family, friends, teachers and coaches at NRHS. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Sensational senior!

NORTH READING resident Robert Chinchillo, at 82 years old, was the oldest competitor to complete this year’s 5K Turkey Trot. He finished the 5K in just under an hour. Participating in the event each year is a family tradition for Robert, his granddaughter Jillian, and his son Bob. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Americal flag added to historical display in Civic Center

PICTURED FROM THE left: Unveiling the flag are Sergeant Major Chris Olen, 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment on the MA National Guard; WWII Veteran Charlie Deniso; Brigadier General Leonid Kondratiuk, US Army (Ret.); and Veteran Services Officer and United States Air Force Veteran David Mangan.

WAKEFIELD — On Friday, December 6, Wakefield residents, employees and members…

 

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Let there be lights! 

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THE 2024 TOWN CHRISTMAS TREE on the Rockery was lit for the first time on Friday night as part of the annual ceremony presented by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association. The Christmas Tree as well as the trees on the Common will remain illuminated throughout the season. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Happy Holidays

STUDENTS in Wakefield Memorial High’s Visual Arts Department helped the Wakefield Daily Item get into the holiday spirit yesterday with new artwork on the front window. Pictured from left to right is Lily Rexrode, Julie Al-Beirouty and Maggie Cremin. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

 

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A generous donation

THE FRIENDS OF the Melrose Public Library recently received a great gift from one of the city’s newest business owners. At left, btone FITNESS owner Jenny Sheehan stands with Friends’ Chairperson Christina Gagliano. BTONE FITNESS MELROSE, one of Main Street’s newest businesses, offered donation-based classes during its grand opening weekend November 22-24 to benefit the Melrose

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Scenes from the 64th Annual Thanksgiving Classic



RAIN COULDN’T dampen the competitive spirit at last week’s Thanksgiving football game between Melrose and Wakefield at home. Wakefield Daily Item’s Dan Pawlowski captured some of the best shots of the day. From top left: Melrose QB Jack Feeney on a carry; Melrose’s line had their work cut out of them; a fumble or Wakefield…

 

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Stop by the Christmas Tea and Open House Hartshorne House Sunday

WAKEFIELD — One of the Town’s loveliest annual traditions returns on Sunday, December 8 when the Col. James Hartshorne House, 41 Church St. will welcome visitors to its annual Christmas Tea and Open House from 1 to 4 p.m.  

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History lesson

SUMMER STREET SCHOOL teacher Paige Campbell and her third and fourth grade students recently visited the new Veterans Memorial. Front row, from left, Kailyn Bowie, Kylah Rae Peterson-El,  Flora Kloack, Reilly Berlinghieri and Marissa Neal. Back row, from left, Campbell, Nicholas Guerriero, Rocco Guarracino, Michael Prizio, Nicolas Antonelli, Rowan Fleming, Michael Sanseverino, Logan MacNichol and

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