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Karen DeSpirito, 76

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

Always held onto her East Boston roots

MELROSE — Karen J. DeSpirito, 76, a proud East Boston native who made Melrose her home for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Winchester Hospital, with her daughter Krista by her side…

 

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Carol A. Richards, 83

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

Woman of faith was proud of So. Boston roots

MELROSE — Carol A. (Diodati) Richards, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 83.

Born on July 18, 1942, to the late Amilio and Mary (Kane) Diodati, Carol grew…

 

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Theresa Winslow

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

Parishioner and pillar of the St. Mary’s community

MELROSE — Theresa M. (Keeler) Winslow, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died peacefully on June 7, 2026. She was born in Melrose on February 19, 1929 to the late Helena (Sullivan) and Frank Keeler. Theresa was raised…

 

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Romanski and Andrusyshyn qualify for New England’s at Meet of Champions

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

LEO ROMANSKI broke his own school record in the discus with a 169’4” at the Meet of Champions and will compete at New England’s this weekend in North Berwick Maine. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH ANDOVER — North Reading High School’s Leo Romanski and Damian Andrusyshyn…

 

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Strong run ends in Round of 16 for boys’ lacrosse team

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

NORTH READING’s strong season ended in the D3 Round of 16 with a loss to top-seeded Dracut on the road. The Hornets ended the year at 13-7 overall. (Eric Evans File Photo)

 

DRACUT — North Reading High boys’ lacrosse head coach Chris Doyle knew…

 

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Softball team falls to Norton in second round of state tournament

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

THE SOFTBALL team’s terrific season ended in the Round of 16 with a loss to No. 2 Norton on the road. The Hornets ended the campaign with an overall record of 13-8. (Eric Evans File Photo)

 

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTON — On June…

 

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Netmen fall to Wayland in postseason action

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

THE NRHS boys’ tennis team fell to Wayland in the Round of 16, ending their season in which they went 7-9 including a state tournament victory over rival Lynnfield, their third win of the year over the Pioneers. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Hornets end phenomenal season with Round of 16 loss to Weston

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

THE BASEBALL team’s incredible 2026 season ended in the second round against Weston. The 2025 D3 state champions went 18-4 overall this year. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

NORTH READING — Last Wednesday afternoon, the North Reading baseball team took a final…

 

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The possibilities are endless for the NRHS Class of 2026

ANTICIPATION. The 166 graduates of North Reading High School’s 69th graduating class await the start of Friday’s Commencement Exercises on a picture-perfect night. (Michael Foley Photo)

 

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It was a perfect night for North Reading High School’s 69th graduating…

 

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Coming July 1: Trash and recycling changes

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Changes are coming to the town’s of curbside trash/recycling program effective Wednesday, July 1, which is the start of the new fiscal year. The existing contract with Republic Services expires June 30 and was not renewed.

The town has…

 

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NRHS Class of 2026 graduation supplement


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Honor Essay by Calvin Fisher

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

CALVIN FISHER Honor Essayist (M. Doherty Photo)

Good afternoon classmates, esteemed faculty, friends, and family; it is with great pleasure that I address you all on a day as wonderful as today. On such a special occasion, one cannot help but be hopeful—family members…

 

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