Wakefield
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Editorial: Finally, a breakthrough
According to the State House News Service’s Alison Kuznitz, the number of opioid-related overdose fatalities fell below 1,000 for the first time in more than a decade in 2025, state health officials said Friday, marking a significant improvement since Massachusetts broke a devastating record a few years ago. There were 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related……
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Curiosity connects
By NIKHIL DHINGRA Class Essayist Family, friends, faculty, and most importantly, the Class of 2026: I want to preface this speech by saying that I am beyond thankful for everyone who has brought me to where I am now: my family, friends, and teachers are the main reasons I am up here today, and they……
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All of us can succeed at what comes next
By KARA SALM Class Valedictorian Hello everybody. I’m Kara. You probably know me from the smile I always have on my face and my approachable demeanor. Before anything else, I want to take a moment to thank the people in this audience that have helped make this celebration possible for us. To all the adults……
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Remember your time at WMHS
By CARA CARANGELO Class President Good morning and welcome, faculty and administration, families, friends, honored guests, and, of course, the graduating class of 2026. My name is Cara Carangelo. It has been an honor serving as your class president, and it is an honor to stand before all of you today. When I first started……
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Let your effort be your legacy
By ELIZABETH PRITCHARD Class Salutatorian Congratulations Class of 2026! We’re graduating! Right now is a rare, shining moment of assured success, with the celebration of walking this stage just moments away. We are birds at the edge of the nest, our wings outstretched. But instead of being an eagle, sparrow, or flamingo, I’m going to……
North Reading
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How did we ever survive childhood (Part 3)
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP I know it’s hard to believe, but when I was a kid, everybody… absolutely everybody…drank tap water. Right from the tap. There was no such thing as bottled water. In nearly every kitchen, there was a glass beside the……
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Masse holds office hours June 11
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH READING – Select Board member Nick Masse will hold office hours on Thursday, June 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. in Room 5 at Town Hall, 235 North St. All welcome to attend. We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please…
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Around the Schoolyard with NRPS: FY27 Final school budget update
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By Michael Connelly, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations The North Reading School Committee at their April 27, 2026 meeting officially voted the fiscal year 2027 school budget to put forward at North Reading’s annual open Town Meeting on June 1, 2026. The budget……
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Public hearings on new rates for water, trash and recycling
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — The Select Board with hold two public hearings at its next meeting on Monday, June 15 to set new water rates and establish new trash and recycling fees for the new fiscal year. The hybrid meeting will be……
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Sign up now for Amazing Berry Pond Scramble June 14
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH ANDOVER — The Friends of Harold Parker announce the ninth running of the Amazing Berry Pond Scramble! The race will take place rain or shine at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Berry Pond is located on Middleton Road in North Andover in DCR’s……
Melrose
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UConn fall 2025 Dean’s List
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 STORRS, CT — Zachary Hoyt, Joseph Konstanty, Deirdre McDonnell, Abigail Podradchik, Tobey Russell and Kathleen Whisler of Melrose were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester. We have switched to a subscription model for online access.…
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Here we come!
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE CLASS OF 2026 at Melrose High comes onto Fred Green Memorial Field for their graduation Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for…
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All smiles
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 NOW HERE’S A young man who is ready to graduate from Melrose High! (Lisa Lord 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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Together one last time
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE MELROSE HIGH CLASS OF 2026 sits for their graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase…
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A welcoming space
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 INSPIRED BY great ideas and a commitment to strengthening our community, Melrose Affordable Initiative is bringing picnic tables to locations around the city. Built to withstand New England weather and remain outdoors year-round, these tables will provide welcoming spaces for gathering and building……
Lynnfield
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LHS Class of 2026 graduates Friday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School will send the Class of 2026 off in style during commencement exercises held at Pioneer Stadium on Friday, June 5, beginning at 5 p.m. If it rains on Friday, the high school’s 67th commencement ceremony will……
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250th Celebration June 19-21
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The town’s 250th Celebration will be taking place from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. The celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary will reflect on its shared history, honor local contributions to the nation, and bring the community together. The event……
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Select Board discussing TSAC report, revised bylaw Monday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The Select Board will be holding a public discussion about a recently completed Traffic Safety Advisory Committee report along as well as a proposed and withdrawn Town Meeting warrant article on Monday, June 8. During the 2024 Spring Town Meeting, townspeople voted to……
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Pride Celebration Tuesday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Gay Straight Alliance is holding a Pride Celebration on Tuesday, June 9, taking place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Meeting House and on the Town Common. Student volunteers will be offering face painting, bubbles, lawn games and chalking……
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Lynnfield Recreation expanding fitness programs this summer
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Recreation has announced a new partnership with Bilancia Fitness to offer expanded fitness opportunities for teens and adults in the community. Diana Dellogono, who is the owner of Bilancia Fitness and an experienced group fitness instructor who has been teaching since……
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Here we come!
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE CLASS OF 2026 at Melrose High comes onto Fred Green Memorial Field for their graduation Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for…
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Class of 2026 takes flight
THE WMHS CLASS OF 2026 celebrates by tossing their caps in the air at the close of Saturday’s graduation ceremonies at Landrigan Field. (Mark Sardella Photo) WAKEFIELD — From Jenna Marie Abkarian to Yongyi Zhao, over 200 seniors said goodbye to Wakefield Memorial High during the 2026 commencement exercises Saturday morning. Cloud cover kept the temperature down as……
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Sign up now for Amazing Berry Pond Scramble June 14
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH ANDOVER — The Friends of Harold Parker announce the ninth running of the Amazing Berry Pond Scramble! The race will take place rain or shine at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Berry Pond is located on Middleton Road in North Andover in DCR’s……
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250th Celebration June 19-21
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The town’s 250th Celebration will be taking place from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. The celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary will reflect on its shared history, honor local contributions to the nation, and bring the community together. The event……
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What’s the Buzz?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town……
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FYACS launches ‘Art at the Market’
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026 MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios announces the launch of Art at the Market, a new community art initiative taking place at the Melrose Farmers’ Market this summer. Supported through grant funding from the Melrose Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council, the……