The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said 30.6 percent of Massachusetts school children are overweight or obese students.
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If your kids like bubbles, this workshop is for them.
The Rotary Club of Melrose will hold its 11th annual Auto Show on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Melrose High School.
The second person this year has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Massachusetts, the Associated Press reports.
The Jewish holiday is Sept. 25-26.
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Linda Rizzo, of Wakefield, recently won a raffle that benefitted the Milano Senior Center, according to Melrose Council on Aging Executive Director Dawn Folopoulos.
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Join other dog-owners at the East Knoll for the mayor's opening ceremony.
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Students learned a variety of ways to keep safe as they play.
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Mayor Dolan took this photo with Melrose participants of the Boston Marathon this year.
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Students say they got a glimpse at city government and professional life this summer.
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This big girl (15 pounds) loves to play and to get right into her cat carrier.
The annual party in the park will be held this Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
For Tippy the Fox Terrier, life is good.
Ruby Nugget is a cat looking for a new home—could it be yours?
Learn about good dog play at this presentation at Memorial Hall on Tuesday.