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EDITORIAL: Helping the trades

May 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

We need more tradespeople, and Gov. Maura Healey knows it.

As many as 2,500 high school students are poised to gain access to career technical training and potentially earn industry credentials under a funding infusion from the surtax on high-income earners.

After touring Assabet Valley…

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Help The Bread Shop return to baking

May 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — A Go Fund Me page has been established to help The Bread Shop get back to business.

The Tremont Street bakery — a popular presence at area farmers markets and beyond — suffered a serious setback recently when an electrical fire forced owners…

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Police stop and cite several drivers

May 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some examples of calls handled recently by the Melrose Police Department:

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Parking tickets were issued after 2 a.m. on Myrtle Street and at Main and Mount Vernon streets.

A verbal warning was issued around 6:10 a.m. at West…

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Thomas E. Smith Sr., 82

May 7, 2026

Computer sciences pioneer, world traveler

Posted on May 7, 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. and Helena (née McFarland) Smith…

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UPDATE: Melrose girls’ track finishes undefeated season beating Burlington to win the Middlesex League Freedom Conference Championship

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

A record-breaking day for outdoor track girls

Melrose earns gold at MSTCA D3 Relays

THE MELROSE High girls outdoor track team swept the field at the Div. 3 State Relays last weekend and broke two course records in the process.

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UPDATE: Lacrosse boys earn win over Arlington after falling short to Shawsheen Tech

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

Lacrosse boys topple Watertown in league clash

Melrose rolls to 13-4 victory, one win away from playoff nod

LACROSSE SENIORS honored at the start of their game against Watertown. From left: Sam Federico, Dylan Mestjian, Leo Kleinbub, Brayden Pesce

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Tennis boys are making a racket in Freedom League

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE HIGH boy’s tennis is off to a fine start thanks to the work of their seniors (from left) capt. Dan Teittinen, Jameson Cunningham, Reedam Pokharel, capt. Alec Truesdale, Antonio Natale and Jules Marchais. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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UPDATE: Baseball has tough loss to Burlington following win over Tanners

May 7, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

Baseball prevails over Arlington, 10-9, in comeback thriller

THE MELROSE High baseball team prevailed in an exciting 10-9 comeback win over Arlington on Tuesday. (Jennifer Gentile photo)

By CORY THOMAS

MELROSE—The Melrose High varsity baseball team is back in the winning…

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Florence Lundstrom, 104

May 7, 2026

Businesswoman and matriarch lived a love story and saw the world

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Florence Cecilia (Puim) Lundstrom, of Melrose and South Yarmouth, passed away peacefully at home in Melrose on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the age of 104.

Born in Boston in 1921, she…

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Salmon W. Putnam V, 74

May 7, 2026

Passions included family, hockey, fishing, golf

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Salmon W. Putnam V (Sammy), age 74, on Friday, May 1, 2026. Sammy, formerly of Winchester, MA and Popponesset, MA, passed away while surrounded by his…