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By Mark E. Vogler tate Rep. Donald Wong will face two challengers from Saugus on this November’s Election ballot when he seeks a fifth two-year term representing voters of the Ninth
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AN UNENROLLED CHALLENGER: Former Saugus Selectman candidate Michael A. Coller will be on the ballot without having to run in a primary. (Courtesy photos to the SauSEEKING A FIFTH TERM: Sau- gus Advocate) gus' popular Republican Essex House District. Former State Rep. Donald Wong ex- Saugus selectman candidate pects to face ballot opposi- Michael Coller has qualified to tion from two candidates in the November election.
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TOP OF THEIR CLASS: Saugus High School students, let to right, Hannah Spilman, Valedictorian and the highest scoring student in the Class of 2018; Class President Amanda Napoli, a graduation marshal and the third top student; and Rachel Virgin, Salutatorian and the second highest student; will be the featured speakers at the school's 147th commencement exercises, which are set for 6 p.m. today at Stackpole Field. See this week's The Advocate Asks on page 3. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
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t is a small class of 126 who are expected to be receiving diplomas when Saugus High School commences its 147th commencement exercises at Stackpole Field. But Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem says he’s proud of the graduates who will spend their final time together when the ceremonies
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