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First Annual Saugus Ride raises money, “The passion for athletics” Saugus Public Schools’ new athletic director youth awareness, and memories James Bunnell says that’s what drew him here
WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES: The organizers who planned the First Annual Saugus Ride relax later at the back of O’Brien’s Pub in Lynn. They include, in the front row, Anne Blake, and in the rear row, left to right: Kevin Raiche, Karlene Fleuriel, Dana Gould, Ellen Stead, Bob Stead, Tammy Surette. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler)
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here was time for celebrating good memories shared by longtime friends from Saugus High School back in the late 1970s. There was also an opportunity to remember and say a prayer for lost friends and loved ones who were victims of the opioid crisis. Of course, the main mission behind the First Annual Saugus Ride was to generate youth and public awareness about the drug problem that grips Saugus and most American communities. “The rain scare from Friday night held a few people back from the ride. But we still had a good turnout,” former Saugus resident Dana Gould said of the 63-mile Saturday morning motorcycle ride that began
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HAPPY TO BE HERE: New Saugus Public Schools Athletic Director James Bunnell outside of Saugus High School after being introduced to Saugus High School and Belmonte Middle School student athletes, their parents and coaches at a fall sports information open house Tuesday night. Bunnell comes with eight years of previous experience, most recently as athletic director of the North Middle School Regional School District for the past four years. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)
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