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Lewis, state Senate make it easier to see a primary care doctor

July 2, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new legislation to invest in primary care and make it easier for patients to see a primary care physician in Massachusetts.

Currently, 43% of Massachusetts residents have difficulty accessing primary care, and…

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Sheriff’s Office welcomes 18 new correction officers

July 2, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

MEMBERS OF THE 54th Basic Training Academy pose for a class photo alongside training academy staff, command staff members and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (front row center).

WINCHESTER – Eighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May…

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Melrose Americans on a hot streak as season gets into full swing

July 2, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — Last summer, the Melrose Americans baseball team (ages 18 and up) lost in the Intercity League semi-finals 2-0 in the best-of-three series to the eventual champions, the Lexington Blue Sox.

Melrose went 16-11-1 in the regular season to come in fourth place…

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Throwback Thursday, 1940

July 2, 2026

COMIC HOBO CLOWNS have long been a feature of Wakefield’s July 4th Parade, as seen in this 1940 photo. Back then, the West Side Social Club ran the parade and all of the day’s festivities. The parade marched north on Main Street to Church Street, before it crossed North Avenue and wound its way…

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Six All-Stars named for state semifinalist softball team

July 2, 2026

SIX WAKEFIELD SOFTBALL 2026 ALL-STARS (From clockwise: Molly Burns MVP, Kathryn Sliski, Jackie Sullivan, Kayla Shaw, Chloe Seto and Paige Eriksen.

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2026 season. The Freedom Division champion Wakefield Warriors had six All-Stars selected: Senior captains Kathryn Sliski and Jackie Sullivan, juniors Molly…

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What’s the Buzz?

July 2, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 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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July 2, 2026

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Laxmen celebrate strong season at banquet

July 2, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

THE SENIORS were honored one final time at the boys’ lacrosse team’s banquet. Pictured from left to right is Conrad Gerber, Tripp Harrington, Gavin Wesley, Jack Conlon, Brayden Carlson, Ben Cook, Anthony Tammaro, Ryan Lehane, Connor O’Keefe, Jack Harty and CJ Humber. (Eric Evans

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Softball coaches hand out awards at annual banquet

July 2, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

THE HORNETS celebrated their strong season at the annual banquet on June 18. (File Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — North Reading High softball coach Paul Sonia gave out three awards at the team’s end-of-season banquet on June 18 at the Moose…

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Council hears details of Route 99 land deal

July 2, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

MELROSE — Negotiators with the city and Waste Management of Massachusetts have struck a 20-year lease deal for land off Route 99 that is home to a regional refuse transfer station.

James Troup, the Melrose DPW’s deputy director/Administration & Finance, appeared before Monday’s Appropriations Committee…