By Jim Clark

Police were dispatched to a Snow Terrace residence last week on a reported instance of breaking and entering at that location.

The female resident complained that her ex-boyfriend had broken in to her home a couple of hours earlier and that the man was now in the parking lot of Rite-Aid on Broadway.

High School presents ‘Wizard of Oz’ onstage 

Rehearsing the Munchkinland number in the high school’s production of “Wizard of Oz” are Angelina O’Brien as Dorothy (center) and elementary school students from all around Somerville. ~Photo by Elizabeth Sheeran

By Elizabeth Sheeran

A yellow brick road. An Emerald City. Ruby slippers. The colorful Land of Oz has captured imaginations for over a century. Now Somerville High School (SHS) will bring The Wizard of Oz to life onstage, from January 31 through February 2 at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square.

Alan Cohen, founder of “MusicalConversation”

A wonderful afternoon was had at the Holland Street Center last week, with a great lunch from Vinnie’s and “MusicalConversation” with Alan Cohen.  Cohen shared some great Italian operas as he talked about the stories behind the music. Attendees sang along with some and shared their own memories of others. Cohen is coming back on February 7 with Broadway Love Songs.

Lady Anchors beat Lowell Catholic Crusaders in OT

The Lady Anchors played their best game of the season Tuesday night against Lowell Catholic 64- 59. After a slow start, the Anchors found themselves in a 20 point deficit at halftime.

It looked like the Lowell Catholic Crusaders would have an easy win. However, in the second half the Anchors came out flying, cutting the lead to 8 after the third quarter.

By Jim Clark

Reports of a person taking packages from porches brought police officers to Bay State Ave. last week.

Initial witness reports described the suspect as being male, wearing a blue hoodie and orange vest. However, after combing the area, police spotted a female individual at the corner of Bay State Ave. and Kidder Ave. wearing the same type of clothing reported by witnesses.

Benjamin Echevarria is the new School Committee member representing Ward 1.– Photo by Harry Kane

By Harry Kane

On Tuesday Jan. 22, at the Capuano Early Childhood Center, a public hearing, followed by an extensive interview process was held to choose a finalist among the three remaining candidates running for the Ward 1 School Committee member position.

Mr. Clennon King reads Dr. King’s speech at the Somerville Theatre on Monday. – Photo by Emmanuel Vincent.

By Emmanuel Vincent

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on America will forever be stitched into the fabric of society. On the national holiday in his memory, the city acknowledged the civil rights activist’s efforts in the 10th anniversary celebration of his life at the Somerville Theatre.

There are still some adult evening classes available up at the High School. We’re told if you are interested in the following classes, they still have openings: Medical Interpretation, Smart Social Security Planning for both boomers and beyond, calligraphy writing, ESL computer for beginners, Drivers Ed, Academic Recovery, furniture making, and cake decorating.

Swimming wins back-and-forth battle

By Mike Stoller

It’s been quite a run – literally and figuratively – for the Somerville High girls track and field team, which has won two straight meets and is looking forward to its big matchup with Malden tomorrow.