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EDITORIAL: Well-earned recognition

June 26, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 26, 2026

The Wakefield Food Pantry does great work supplying sustenance to people who need it most. Their years-long efforts have always been rewarding to pantry volunteers. Now they are being recognized with financing.

The food pantry has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive…

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Opening doors to homeownership and the American Dream

June 26, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 26, 2026

COMMENTARY

By JOHN DEATON
Candidate for U.S. Senate

I grew up in generational poverty. My mother taught me resilience, and I went looking for ways to climb. I joined the Marine Corps. I beat cancer. I worked my way through college and law…

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Four Warriors named Middlesex League baseball All-Stars

June 26, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 26, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s baseball coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2026 season. Wakefield had four All-Stars selected: seniors captains Aidan Bligh, Dylan McDermott and Jack Pennacchia along with sophomore Mike Yianacopolus.

Pennacchia was named to the…

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Tree Walk and Sketch June 30

June 26, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Members of the Tree Committee and the Lynnfield Art Guild will be holding a Tree Walk and Sketch on the Town Common on Tuesday, June 30, taking place from 6-7:30 p.m.

Attendees will gather at the Meeting House where they will learn more about…

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Raessler Guthrie given Park Scholar honors at Ithaca College

June 26, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

RAESSLER GUTHRIE, second from right, is joined by fellow Park Scholars and track and field student-athletes (from left) Kaiden Chandler, Adam Mocho and Autumn Valdes during its recent Park Scholar induction ceremonies at Ithaca College.

ITHACA, NY — The Ithaca College Roy H…

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School Dept. to pursue new modulars for Hood School

June 26, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Department has withdrawn its request to the state School Building Authority (MSBA) for aid to rebuild the J. Turner Hood Elementary School or build an addition to it.

“We’ll be pursuing modular units,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly…

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Editorial: Select Board issues 6th annual Pride Month proclamation

June 26, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

The North Reading Select Board unanimously endorsed the proclamation below at its June 15 meeting and officially recognized June as Pride Month in North Reading.

Board member Catherine Morrin also reminded the community the 6th annual North Reading Pride Event will take place from…

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Students honored at Saint Anselm Nurse Pinning Ceremony

June 26, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Kailey Donovan, Elizabeth Grava and Madison Turner, all from Melrose, were recognized for their hard work, dedication and compassion during the 2025-2026 Nurse Pinning Ceremony at Saint Anselm’s Abbey Church. This annual ceremony honors seniors who have successfully completed the nursing…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published June 26, 2026

June 26, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

Volume 51 – Report No. 25 June 15-19, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 15-19.

During the week of June 15-19, the House met for a total of 13 hours and 18…

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Free annual July 4th concert at Mount Hood will celebrate 250

June 26, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

LAST YEAR’S concert at Melrose’s “Green Jewel” was a hit, but the Mt. Hood Park Association hopes to top themselves this year for the nation’s 250th.

MELROSE — The Mt. Hood Park Association is sponsoring its annual July 4th concert in front of the…

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North Reading netmen celebrate strong season

June 26, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — North Reading High boys’ tennis coach Mark Bisognano gave out three awards at the team’s banquet back on June 10.

The MVP Award went to Kellen Tiberii. Tiberii, who played first singles, is…

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Co-op girls’ hockey team finally able to celebrate season

June 26, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Due to logistical issues with student-athletes from three different schools, the North Reading-Lynnfield-Peabody High girls’ co-op hockey team finally had its end-of-season banquet on May 21 at the Toscana Forno restaurant in Peabody.