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EDITORIAL: Time for Class of 2026 to shine

May 28, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

Melrose High’s Class of 2026 graduates tonight at Fred Green Memorial Field if the weather holds. The commencement ceremony is the culmination of a lot of hard work, something seniors should be very proud of.

It has been a complicated time for class members as…

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Scenes from Memorial Day 2026

May 28, 2026

Photo page published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

CO-PARADE MARSHALS Mark and Judy Hall rode in style in their own convertible, which Mark has used to drive past parade marshals in the parade for over 30 years.

CO-PARADE MARSHALS Representative Brad and Linda Jones wave to the crowd

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A variety of calls keep police on the move

May 28, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some examples of recent police business:

MONDAY, MAY 18

A motor vehicle accident was handled around 8:05 a.m. in the 500 block of Main Street.

A driver was stopped and warned on Green Street around 8:25 a.m.

A parking ticket was…

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Sports: May 29, 2026

May 28, 2026

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Attend Town Meeting Monday

May 28, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — “Attend Town Meeting Monday!” It’s the favorite four words in every resident’s vocabulary. (And you thought it was “School’s Out For Summer!”)

Where else can you spend a perfectly fine June night among several hundred friends and neighbors divvying…

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Honoring those who made ultimate sacrifice

May 28, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

NATIONAL ANTHEM soloist Victoria Cerqueira performs on stage during Monday morning’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Batchelder School as the North Reading Police Honor Guard present the colors. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Monday’s morning rain failed to dampen…

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Free preservation carpentry program tonight

May 28, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

NORTH READING — A free talk open to the public on preservation carpentry will be hosted by the Historical and Antiquarian Society tonight, Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library (lower level Activity Room). Walk-ins welcome, but registration for planning purposes…

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Melrose prevails in must-win tourney clincher

May 28, 2026

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Melrose clinches spot in playoffs with Masco victory

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

The Melrose High baseball team punched their ticket into the Div. 2 post season thanks to an extra-inning win over Masconomet, 11-3 last Friday evening in a make or break victory. (courtesy photo,

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UPDATE: Girls lacrosse travels to Hingham in Round of 16 after comeback victory over East Longmeadow

May 28, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

League champ lacrosse girls kick off playoffs

Traveled to E. Longmeadow in 1st round this week

THE MELROSE Girls lacrosse is team is ready for liftoff this week as they embark on their D2 Playoff journey with a road game in

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Melrose High spring sport playoff notes

May 28, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

MIAA post season starts this week

THE MELROSE High boy’s tennis team is preparing this week for their playoff opener against Grafton. They host the Gators this Thursday (post deadline) in the opening round of the Div. 2 playoffs. (photo by

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5th annual BIPOC Craft Market Saturday

May 28, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

NORTH READING — The community is invited to the 5th annual Craft Market with BIPOC vendors on Saturday, May 30 at the Ipswich River Park gazebo. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature local vendors who are all people of…