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Front Page: July 3, 2026
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Three cheers for the red, white and blue
RED BEGONIAS, white petunias and blue ageratum planted by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association lend a patriotic air to the Rockery for America’s 250th. (Mark Sardella Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Let’s get the 250th celebration underway!
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 3, 2026 WAKEFIELD — Day-long activities are planned tomorrow as we celebrate America’s birthday. From morning kids’ parades and races, to a great late afternoon parade, an early evening concert on the common and a fireworks extravaganza after dark above Lake Quannapowitt, there will be plenty for……
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Commander Shelby Nikitin will lead Independence Day Parade
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 3, 2026 SHELBY NIKITIN (left) with her daughter and husband. WAKEFIELD — On America’s 250th birthday, the Grand Marshal for Saturday’s July 4th Independence Day Parade in Wakefield will be retired Naval Commander Shelby Nikitin. She is a 2000 graduate of Wakefield Memorial High and a 2004……
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Hit-and-run driver charged
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 3, 2026 WAKEFIELD — An East Boston man will be summonsed to court after fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident on North Avenue yesterday morning. Police said they received a call around 8:25 a.m. from a woman who said she had just been involved in……
North Reading
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Rep. Jones’ district office hours July 10
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, July 10 from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street. During office hours, Rep……
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Presenters, vendors and sponsors sought for National Night Out
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) will be sponsoring its 10th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Ipswich River Park from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging……
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Steak tips or hamburgers?
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 JUST IN TIME for cookout season, Barbara Campbell won the grilling basket raffled off by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library to support library programs and services enjoyed by patrons of all ages. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a subscription…
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Happy Independence Day!
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 The semiquincentennial of the founding of our nation is a remarkable and noteworthy occasion and provides a perfect opportunity to ponder the magnitude of the document penned by our founding fathers in declaring the independence of the original 13 colonies from the British Crown while……
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Plant a Seed, Read!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 IN KEEPING with the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library, the gardening basket raffle was won by Deb LaJoie. Themed raffles and semi-annual book sales are popular means for the Friends……
Melrose
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Jamaleddines to open local eatery
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MELROSE — Maya Jamaleddine will soon be serving us food from her native land. The At-Large City Councilor won approval this week to open Shawbak Lebanese Eatery and Bakery at 36-40 West Wyoming Ave. All offerings will be made from scratch, said Jamaleddine, who appeared……
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Hamilton College class of 2026
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 CLINTON, NY — Thomas Sheft of Melrose received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 24, in a Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 2025-26 academic year. Sheft, a biochemistry/molecular biology major, graduated cum laude with departmental honors in biochemistry/molecular biology. …
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Editorial: Early literacy’s big boost
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 Kudos to state lawmakers for filling in a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on June 26 signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon. “When you become a strong……
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Melrose Commission on Disability holding 2026 Disability Pride events
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MELROSE — The City of Melrose Commission on Disability is presenting several activities and events to celebrate Disability Pride Month, this year commemorating the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These activities include: Public meeting of the Melrose Commission on……
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Healey-Driscoll Administration awards $7.6M in trail grants
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently more than $7.6 million will be awarded through the MassTrails grant program to support the creation, expansion and maintenance of public trails throughout Massachusetts. This year’s grant program funds trail projects in 38 municipalities, as well as statewide efforts to improve trail networks. Leaders from……
Lynnfield
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Rotary’s ‘Concerts on the Common’ return July 8
LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Rotary’s Concerts on the Common will begin on Wednesday, July 8. The 12 Barz Band will be performing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 8. The Rico Barr Band will playing from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common on Wednesday, July 15. Rick Desanctis will be performing from……
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Editorial: Early literacy’s big boost
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 Kudos to state lawmakers for filling a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on June 26 signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon. “When you become a strong reader, you……
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Opening night music
Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 THE MEMORYLANERS performed a cover of The Everly Brothers’ song “All I Have to Do is Dream” during the opening ceremony of the town’s 250th Celebration on the Town Common on June 19. (Dan Tomasello Photo) We have switched to a subscription model…
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Georges, Robins awarded LAG scholarships
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild (LAG) has announced that the two Lynnfield High School winners of its art-based scholarships for 2026 are Ereeny Georges and Jerusha Robins. Georges is the recipient of the Karen Rae Simpson Duggan Memorial Scholarship for $1,000, which honors a……
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Ellen Crawford receives 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 LYNNFIELD RESIDENT Ellen Crawford proudly accepts a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award from House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading) on June 24. (Courtesy Photo) BOSTON – Lynnfield resident Ellen Crawford was recently named a recipient of the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award. The Massachusetts Commission on……
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Three cheers for the red, white and blue
RED BEGONIAS, white petunias and blue ageratum planted by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association lend a patriotic air to the Rockery for America’s 250th. (Mark Sardella Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Long may she wave!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 A GARDEN of Old Glory displayed on the Town Common in honor of all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. (Maureen Doherty Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription…
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Georges, Robins awarded LAG scholarships
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild (LAG) has announced that the two Lynnfield High School winners of its art-based scholarships for 2026 are Ereeny Georges and Jerusha Robins. Georges is the recipient of the Karen Rae Simpson Duggan Memorial Scholarship for $1,000, which honors a……
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Ride like Leah: A mother’s PMC journey in honor of her daughter
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 LEAH SHOWS peace and love to all with her mom under the Pedal Partner tent. By MICHELLE VISCO MELROSE — Elena Proakis Ellis, director of the city’s Public Works Department, will be partaking in her first Pan-Mass Challenge this year on August 1 and 2……
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Triple digits!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 WITH A SMILE as bright as the candles on her birthday cake, the town’s newest centenarian, Marjorie Flot, was feted during a special birthday celebration arranged by the staff at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center. Marjorie was born on June 29, 2026 and……
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181 eighth graders move on from LMS
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL eighth graders listen to Student Council President Kylie Geary’s speech during the recent moving on ceremony. There were 181 eighth-graders who moved on from LMS. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School celebrated the accomplishments of 181 eighth graders……