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Dennis Harris

Worked for DPW

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

MELROSE — Dennis Harris died on Easter Sunday, April 5, in Florida.

Dennis was born in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High and then served in the U.S. Army.

He was employed by the City of Melrose’s Public Works Department and was a…

 

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Thomas E. Smith Sr., 82

Computer sciences pioneer, world traveler

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

METHUEN — Thomas E. Smith Sr., 82, of Methuen, formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home.

Born on August 23, 1943, in Boston, Tom was one of four children of the late Hugh P…

 

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Melanie Jo Hamilton

Gregarious co-founder of Ugly Baby Soap Co.

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

MELROSE — Melanie Jo (Blance) Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home in Melrose on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Melanie was born in Gouverneur, NY on February 25, 1955 to the late Joan (McDonald) Blance and William Blance…

 

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18 graduate from NRPD’s 2nd annual Citizens Police Academy

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

 

A GROUP OF 18 individuals, including 15 North Reading residents, a business owner, high school students and two college students spanning from 16 to 82 years old, graduated from North Reading Police Department’s second annual Citizens Police Academy last week. (Courtesy Photo/NRPD)

 

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Friedman re-elected chairman of SC

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Jeff Friedman was re-elected as chairman of the School Committee in the first order of business at the board’s first post-election meeting on Monday, May 11.

Tim Sutherland was chosen as vice-chairman, Noelle Rudloff as secretary and Jennifer Leenders…

 

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UPDATE: Laxmen top Danvers head into state tournament on 4 game win streak

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Laxmen celebrate seniors with 18-5 win over Triton

 

THE SENIORS were honored before NR’s 18-5 win over Triton on Monday. Pictured from left to right is Conrad Gerber, Tripp Harrington, Gavin Wesley, Jack Conlon, Brayden Carlson, Ben Cook, Anthony Tammaro, Ryan

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UPDATE: Netmen gets back in win column following win over Beverly

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Netmen beat Lynnfield for first time since 2014

 

JOHN PASTORE won his matchup at second singles, helping the Hornets beat Lynnfield for the first time since 2014. (Courtesy Photo)

 

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — The North Reading High boys…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ Lacrosse tops Watertown following victory over Methuen

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Girls’ lacrosse team earns three straight wins over Essex Tech, Wakefield and Triton

 

THE HORNETS celebrated three consecutive wins last week and will bring an 8-7 record into their home game against Methuen on Saturday. (Eric Evans Photo)

 

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UPDATE: Softball team tops Hamilton-Wenham on Senior Night

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Softball comes up short to Gloucester, visits Georgetown on Friday

 

THE HORNETS brought an 8-5 record into their game against Lynnfield on Wednesday after press time. North Reading travels to Georgetown on Friday. (Eric Evans File Photo)

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UPDATE: Girls’ tennis looks to bounce back against Methuen following loss to Hamilton-Wenham

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Girls’ tennis earns key victories over Methuen, Pentucket

 

THE GIRLS’ tennis team earned big wins over Methuen and Pentucket recently. (File Photo)

 

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING —  On Tuesday afternoon, the North Reading High girls’ tennis team edged non-league Methuen, 3-2…

 

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UPDATE: Hornet baseball impresses in road victory over Boston English after clinching CAL Large Title on Senior Day

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Hornet baseball pushes winning streak to four games

 

JASON BERRY makes a great play during NR’s 8-0 win over Lynnfield on Saturday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

NORTH READING — The North Reading High baseball team improved to 13-2 and increased their winning…

 

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Memorable Veterans Dept. field trip to USS Constitution

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

 

NORTH READING veterans and their guests visited the USS Constitution and Museum May 7, learning the history of the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat. “Old Ironsides,” a three-masted wooden-hulled frigate of the USN, was launched Oct. 21, 1797, one of six frigates authorized

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