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Thomas E. Smith Sr., 82

Computer sciences pioneer, world traveler

Posted on May 7, 2026

METHUEN — Thomas E. Smith Sr., 82, of Methuen, formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home.

Born on August 23, 1943, in Boston, Tom was one of four children of the late Hugh P. and Helena (née McFarland) Smith…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose girls’ track finishes undefeated season beating Burlington to win the Middlesex League Freedom Conference Championship

https://localheadlinenews.com/melrose-high-school-sports-updates-post-publication-may-8-2026/

 

 

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

A record-breaking day for outdoor track girls

Melrose earns gold at MSTCA D3 Relays

 

THE MELROSE High girls outdoor track team swept the field at the Div. 3 State Relays last weekend and broke two course records in the process.

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UPDATE: Lacrosse boys earn win over Arlington after falling short to Shawsheen Tech

https://localheadlinenews.com/melrose-high-school-sports-updates-post-publication-may-8-2026/

 

 

 

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

Lacrosse boys topple Watertown in league clash

Melrose rolls to 13-4 victory, one win away from playoff nod

 

LACROSSE SENIORS honored at the start of their game against Watertown. From left: Sam Federico, Dylan Mestjian, Leo Kleinbub, Brayden Pesce

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Tennis boys are making a racket in Freedom League

https://localheadlinenews.com/melrose-high-school-sports-updates-post-publication-may-8-2026/

 

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

MELROSE HIGH boy’s tennis is off to a fine start thanks to the work of their seniors (from left) capt. Dan Teittinen, Jameson Cunningham, Reedam Pokharel, capt. Alec Truesdale, Antonio Natale and Jules Marchais. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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UPDATE: Baseball has tough loss to Burlington following win over Tanners

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

Baseball prevails over Arlington, 10-9, in comeback thriller

 

THE MELROSE High baseball team prevailed in an exciting 10-9 comeback win over Arlington on Tuesday. (Jennifer Gentile photo)


By CORY THOMAS

MELROSE—The Melrose High varsity baseball team is back in the winning…

 

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Florence Lundstrom, 104

Businesswoman and matriarch lived a love story and saw the world

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Florence Cecilia (Puim) Lundstrom, of Melrose and South Yarmouth, passed away peacefully at home in Melrose on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the age of 104.

Born in Boston in 1921, she…

 

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Salmon W. Putnam V, 74

Passions included family, hockey, fishing, golf

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Salmon W. Putnam V (Sammy), age 74, on Friday, May 1, 2026. Sammy, formerly of Winchester, MA and Popponesset, MA, passed away while surrounded by his…

 

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HORNET SPORTS UPDATES post publication 5/7

The following teams were covered in the North Reading Transcript sports section published on May 7, 2026

 

 

GIRLS’ OUTDOOR TRACK

North Reading defeats Pentucket 99-37 (May 6)

https://localheadlinenews.com/?p=231774

BOYS’ OUTDOOR TRACK

North Reading ties Pentucket 68-68 (May 6)

https://localheadlinenews.com/?p=231770

BOYS’ LACROSSE

North Reading defeats Essex Tech 12-5 (May 6)
North Reading defeats Newton…

 

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MHS SPORTS UPDATES post publication 5/8

UNIFIED BASKETBALL:

Melrose defeats Wakefield 54-44 (May 6)


The following teams were covered in the Melrose Weekly News sports section published on May 8, 2026

 

 

GIRLS’ TRACK:

Melrose defeats Burlington. Finish season undefeated and Middlesex League Freedom Conference Champions (May 13)

https://localheadlinenews.com/?p=231840

 

BOYS’ TRACK:

Melrose defeats Burlington 69-67 (May 13)

https://localheadlinenews.com/?p=231870

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Melrose Mixed Doubles Tennis Open May 16

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE—The Melrose Mixed Doubles Tennis Open takes place on Saturday, May 16 (rain date: Sunday, May 17) at the Tremont Street Tennis Courts. Matches use an 8 Game Pro-Set format, with two draws available: an Open Draw for all ages and skill levels, and a…

 

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Warren K. Taylor Jr., 88

Had a deep love for the outdoors and a passion for adventure

NORTH READING — Surrounded by his loving family, Warren K. Taylor Jr. passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, resilience, and a life well lived. He was 88.

He was raised in Medford’s Fulton Heights, where his…

 

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Girls’ track team earns 10th consecutive state relay title

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

 

THE HORNETS earned their 10th consecutive state relay championship on Friday at Triton Regional High School. North Reading finished with 98 points. Second-place Weston had 58. (Courtesy Photo)

 

BYFIELD — The dominance of the North Reading High School girls’ track and…

 

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