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Wakefield softball honors seniors, clinches Freedom title in pair of wins

May 22, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 20, 2026

THE WARRIORS get ready for their Senior Night game against Watertown on Friday night. Wakefield won their 8th game in a row yesterday and clinched their third consecutive Freedom Division title with an 8-0 win over Wilmington. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

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An unlikely hero breaks through as the Golden Knights beat the Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1

May 22, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

By ARNIE MELENDREZ STAPLETON

DENVER (AP) — A Western Conference Final loaded with offensive firepower was ignited by the unlikeliest of sparkplugs.

Dylan Coghlan’s wrist shot under Scott Wedgewood’s legs ended a scoreless deadlock and helped the Vegas Golden Knights steal home ice from the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche with a 4-2 statement…

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Sinner begins French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

May 22, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN

PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner won’t have the crowd on his side when he starts his quest for a career Grand Slam at the French Open.
Sinner was on Thursday drawn a French opponent in the first round — Clement Tabur…

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MHS SPORTS UPDATES post publication 5/22

May 22, 2026

The following teams were covered in the Melrose Weekly News sports section published on May 22, 2026

GIRLS’ TRACK:

Second place finish at ML12 Championship Meet

5/28 – Div. 3 State Finals at Merrimack College

May 22 Article: https://localheadlinenews.com/?p=233773

BOYS’ TRACK:

Third place finish at ML12 Championship Meet

5/28 – Div. 3 State Finals at…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published May 21, 2026

May 22, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript

Volume 51 – Report No. 20 • May 11-15, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or the Senate last week. During the week of May 11-15, the…

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Monthly book clubs meeting this week at Flint Memorial Library plus Music with Dara

May 22, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.

The…

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Boy’s lacrosse team are playoff-ready

May 21, 2026

https://localheadlinenews.com/melrose-high-school-sports-updates-post-publication-may-22-2026/

Melrose finishes regular season at 11-7

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

THE MELROSE High boys’ lacrosse team has finished another winning regular season and is preparing for the Div. 2 playoffs. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High boys’ varsity lacrosse team…

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Sports: May 22, 2026

May 21, 2026

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MHS Athlete(s) of the Week

May 21, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

Abby Taylor & Cadel McKeown

Softball and Baseball

THIS WEEK’S Melrose High Athlete(s) of the Week both had walk off hits to help elevate the Melrose High baseball and softball teams to exciting victories this week. Senior Cadel McKeown had an extra inning…