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Throwback Thursday: 1944

August 14, 2025

EXTREME WEATHER events are not a new phenomenon, as anyone living in Wakefield in August of 1944 could attest. On Aug. 16 of that year, the town bore the brunt of a violent storm that reminded some of the devastation wrought by the infamous Hurricane of ’38 just six years earlier. When the storm struck…

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Providing information over coffee

August 14, 2025

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS continued to visit residents at the McCarthy, Cefalo and Cochrane houses in the last week, hosting informational coffee hours. Residents came equipped with insightful questions and helpful feedback for City Hall. Thanks to Melrose Housing Authority Director Martin Corona, former Mayor Gail Infurna, and Congregational Retirement Homes program manager Beth Vellante for

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Schools get clean audit report again

August 14, 2025

MELROSE — Melrose Public Schools administrators informed the School Committee that the district has received a clean draft audit report on the school district budget audit for the third year in a row.

The fiscal audit report reviews district finances for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), which ended on June 30, 2024.

The audit…

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August 14, 2025

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District champion 10-year-old All-Stars conclude terrific season

August 14, 2025

THE MELROSE 10-year-old All-Stars won the District 12 championship with a 5-1 win over Dorchester. The team concluded a terrific summer season with a record of 4-3. (Courtesy Photos)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — It was a good run for the Melrose 10-year old Little League All-Star team this summer as they captured the District 12…

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Melrose football gears up for the season

August 14, 2025

THE MELROSE High football team starts their season today. The team will play a nine-game regular season starting with a home game against Peabody on Friday, Sept. 5. (File Photos)

MELROSE — The Melrose High football team begins their season with tryouts/practice on Friday.

Melrose will play a nine-game regular season, including the 65th Thanksgiving…

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Photo Page: Scenes from CIT’s 10th Annual National Night Out

August 14, 2025

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Hornet football gears up for the season

August 13, 2025

OTTO INDELICATO (left), Jason Berry and the NRHS football team will have their first practice on Friday to prepare for the 2025 season. The Hornets will play a nine-game regular season starting with a visit to Greater Lowell Tech on Sept. 12. (Eric Evans File Photo)

NORTH READING — The North Reading High football team begins…

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2025 North Reading football schedule

August 13, 2025

Friday, Sept. 12: at Greater Lowell Tech, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 19: at Dedham, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26: at Hamilton-Wenham, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 3: at Triton, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 10: vs. Essex Tech, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 17: at Amesbury, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24: vs. Pentucket, 6 p.m.

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Select lacrosse teams have four All-Stars from state champion squads

August 13, 2025

NORTH READING — The North Reading Boys’ Select 5/6 and 7/8 lacrosse teams both had great seasons this year as they each won the state championship.

On the heels of their championship seasons, four players had the opportunity to play in a statewide All-Star game.

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Transcript sportswriter Martellucci checks in from Minnesota

August 13, 2025

TARGET FIELD (Stephen Martellucci Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — After going to Kansas City last year to see the Red Sox on the road, I ended up going to Minnesota a few weeks ago for this year’s trip.