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Mystic tennis boys are state champs

June 18, 2026

Melrose residents help Eagles take D4 title

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026

THE MYSTIC Valley boy’s tennis team became state champions after a 3-2 victory over Hamilton-Wenham. (courtesy photo)

MALDEN—The Mystic Valley boys’ tennis team made history when they became state champions on June 13 after prevailing over Hamilton Wenham…

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We are the champions

June 18, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026

Melrose Youth Softball had their Championship Saturday last weekend at the Melrose Common. The Ducks (left) won the Majors division and the Spartans (right) won the Juniors division against the Huskies, 8-2. Congrats to both teams on fantastic seasons!

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Over 100 students learn hands-on CPR, AED and choking response training

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

STUDENTS Norah Deninger (left) and Matilda Ton teamed up to learn hands-on CPR with an AED device during Safe a Life Week at NRHS. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — Students in AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at North Reading High School participated…

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‘Plant a Seed, Read’ this summer at the library

June 18, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026

MELROSE — The following updates and announcements come from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Hours

Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m.

Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m (Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.)

Open Fridays and Saturdays from…

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Eleanor Marchi, 85

June 18, 2026

MGH nurse exuded warmth and compassion

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026

Eleanor M. “Ellie” Marchi, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Bear Hill Healthcare. She was 85.

Born in Auburn on September 26, 1940, Ellie was one of five children of the…

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Trash fee increases $59 per quarter

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A fee increase to cover increasing expenses for trash and recycling curbside pickup were approved by the Select Board Monday night.

A new rate is set annually by the Select Board at a public hearings typically held at…

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Transitions: 15 School Dept. retirees recognized

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

SEVEN of the 15 retirees from the NRPS attended Monday night’s sendoff during the School Committee meeting in recognition of their many years of service. They include (from left): Cathy Tremblay, Lori Magrath, Heidi Hogan, Beth Brown, Ann Marie Wright, Brett Kunze and Kim

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Rep. Jones honored decades of public service by MassGOP

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

FORMER Governor Charlie Baker and MassGOP Chairwoman Amy Carnevale presented House Minority Leader Brad Jones (center) with the 2026 Lincoln-Reagan Award for his 32 years of public service. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) was recently…

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School Com. thanks Dr. O’Connell; welcomes new M.S. principal

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Patrick Daly is flanked by outgoing NRMS Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell (left) and incoming NRMS principal Sarah Auger (right) at Monday’s School Committee meeting. (Michael Foley Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee said “hello” to new Middle…

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Four laxmen named to CAL All-Star team

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — The Cape Ann League boys’ lacrosse coaches recently selected their All-Star teams for this spring and four North Reading High players made it. Three Hornets were named to the CAL First-Team All-Stars while the other one made the…

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Cassarino, Corbett, Rogers named softball All-Stars

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Three members of the North Reading High softball team were recently named to the Cape Ann League All-Star teams this year.

Two Hornets made the CAL First-Team All-Stars while one other player made the Second-Team.

The two Hornets…

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Four Hornets named to girls’ lacrosse All-Star team

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Four members of the North Reading High girls’ lacrosse team were recently named to the Cape Ann League All-Star teams this season. The teams were selected by the league coaches at their end-of-season meeting.