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UPDATE: Girls’ basketball earns fifth straight win beating Georgetown

Post-publication updates:
North Reading defeats Georgetown 60-34 (Feb. 10)
North Reading defeats Lynnfield 60-46 (Feb. 6)

 

 

Published February 5, 2026

Girls’ basketball team wins three straight games in five days

 

 

ARIANA DEMETRI scored 20-plus points during each matchup of NR’s current three-game winning streak. The junior had a career-high 25 against

 

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Awesome time on the parquet

THE MELROSE HIGH Unified Basketball team competed at the highest level and at the best location when they took part in the 2026 Lawson Foundation Invitational on January 18 at TD Garden in Boston. See more inside this week’s paper. (Photo by Dan Murphy, murphymediagroup.org)

 

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Two reappointed; Appropriations gets two orders

MELROSE — The City Council had a brief meeting Monday night, sending a couple of spending requests to its Appropriations Committee and approving two reappointments to city posts.

Helena Widfeldt of Briggs Street was reappointed to a two-year term on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Linda Reed was reappointed to a one-year term as…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hoop edged by Georgetown following Senior Night win over Lynnfield

Post publication updates:
North Reading falls to Georgetown 60-57 (Feb. 10)
North Reading defeats Lynnfield 75-61 (Feb. 6)
North Reading defeats Shawsheen Tech 70-39 (Feb. 4)

 

 

Published February 5, 2026

Wins over Amesbury, Triton highlight strong week for boys’ hoop team

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

 

ANTHONY TAMMARO provided a great boost off the

 

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Multiple Hornet teams represented in latest power rankings

Post-publication updates as of Friday, February 6, 2026.

Boys’ basketball (11-5) – #34
Girls’ basketball (14-2) – #9
Boys’ Ice Hockey (9-6) – #11
Girls’ Ice Hockey (4-9-1) – #34
Gymnastics (140.64) – #2

 

 

Published February 5, 2026

THE NRHS boys’ basketball team officially clinched a postseason berth with a win over Triton

 

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Red Cross unable to collect donations due to winter storms

BOSTON — The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible.

Over 500…

 

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Take away coffee cups are now recyclable

TIP OF THE WEEK author enjoys her coffee in a cup that is now recyclable.

 

MELROSE — Not sure now what to do with to-go cups once you enjoy your coffee? Our Mass DEP has recently announced that all cups made of paper, even those with plastic or wax coating, can now go to…

 

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‘Spotlight on High School Talent’ open auditions for students

MELROSE — The Polymnia Choral Society will hold auditions for its “Spotlight on High School Talent” at two rehearsals in February which are open to local students.

As part of its educational and community involvement, Polymnia looks to shine a spotlight on aspiring young singers, musicians and other performing artists by featuring them in one…

 

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Polymnia Choral Society to hold auditions for Spotlight on High School Talent

NAYA CHANKHOUR, Wakefield High School student was last years winner and was featured during Earth, Wind & Choir concert.

MELROSE — Polymnia Choral Society will once again be holding auditions for “Spotlight on High School Talent.” As part of our educational and community involvement, Polymnia looks to shine a spotlight on aspiring young singers, musicians…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose topples Wakefield, falls to Wilmington

Post-publication: Melrose falls to Wilmington 5-3 (Feb. 7)

 

Published February 6, 2026

Melrose topples Wakefield in hockey showdown

Feeney’s hat trick too much for Warriors

 

SENIOR CAPT. Jack Feeney had a hat trick and an assist in Melrose’s big 6-1 over rival Wakefield last week. (photo by Dan Murphy, murphymediagroup.org)

SAUGUS—It was a…

 

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Boys’ swim team is riding waves heading to Sectionals

THE MELROSE High boys swim team left it all in the pool at the 2026 Middlesex League Meet at Bentley University. (photo by Raj Das, www.edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MALDEN—Fresh off a win over Malden, the Melrose High boy’s swim team is feeling tons of momentum as they enter post season after a solid win…

 

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UPDATE: 8th annual Brawl in the Hall goes to Melrose, 41-26 over Wakefield

Post-publication: Melrose defeats Wakefield 41-26 (Feb. 5)

 

Published February 6, 2026

Wresters make it two wins in a row

Melrose (29-3) can clinch league title this week

By CORY THOMAS

 

THE MELROSE High wrestling team is an impressive 29-3 on the season, and is looking to clinch the Middlesex League this week. (courtesy

 

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