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Melrose Public Schools Kindergarten registration workshop

January 19, 2024

MELROSE — Melrose Public Schools will be holding a Kindergarten registration workshop on Monday, February 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School auditorium. This is a parent/caregiver event only.

During this workshop you will learn about the new Kindergarten registration process and what you will need to provide to…

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Melrose Family Room celebrates 35th Anniversary

January 19, 2024

MFR IS A gathering of parents and young children to come together, have fun and make memories.

MELROSE — The Melrose Family Room (MFR), a gathering place for parents, caregivers and young children, is celebrating its 35th year of serving families in the community. All past and current members are invited to reconnect with…

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Girl hoopsters eyeing a midseason recharge

January 19, 2024

The Melrose High girls’ basketball team is hard at work as they enter their second half of the season. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—As they approach halfway point of season, the Melrose High girls’ basketball team is focusing on finding their footing in a rebuilding year, but the season hasn’t…

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Wrestlers remain unbeaten in Middlesex League

January 19, 2024

The Melrose High wrestling team keeps on winning and is eyeing a sweep of the ML league in the coming weeks. The January 31 scheduled Brawl in the Hall should once again determine a league winner. (courtesy photo)

After press time: Melrose defeats Franklin 54-30, falls to Shawsheen Tech (51-11) and Tewksbury (44-24)…

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Boys indoor track finishes dual meet season 4-1

January 19, 2024

By JENNIFER GENTILE

BRIGHTON—The Melrose High boys’ indoor track team are continuing their incredibly strong season with a nice 4-1 league record as they approach their halfway make of the season.

Having only lost earlier this winter to Burlington, Melrose has swept all other ML Freedom teams on their schedule including Watertown, Wilmington, Stoneham…

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Girls’ basketball goes 2-1 in tough, three-game stretch

January 19, 2024

SOPHIA GALLIVAN led the Hornets with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals in their win over Amesbury on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The freshman also had 11 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steal in a win over Georgetown on Jan. 9. (Eric Evans File Photo)

NORTH READING — The North…

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UPDATE: PLNR girls’ hockey pushes winning streak to seven

January 19, 2024

MIA LAVA looks for a teammate during PLNR’s win over Winthrop. The junior scored a combined four goals in two more wins against Newburyport and Gloucester. (Eric Evans Photo)

After press time: PLNR defeats Masconomet 5-2 (Jan. 20)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

PEABODY — The North Reading-Lynnfield-Peabody High co-op girls’ hockey team hosted Medford-Malden…

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Hornets of the Week featured January 18, 2024

January 19, 2024

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UPDATE: Icemen skate past Triton after splitting games against Westwood, Newburyport

January 19, 2024

MICHAEL MARENGHI posted his third shutout of the season in Lynnfield’s 7-0 win over Westwood on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (LHS Boys’ Hockey Photo)

After press time: Lynnfield defeats Triton 5-2 (Jan. 20)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

CANTON — It was a very successful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the…

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Girls’ hoop beats Shawsheen Tech, falls to Newburyport

January 19, 2024

After press time: Lynnfield defeats Amesbury 38-22 (Jan. 23)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NEWBURYPORT — Last Friday night, the Lynnfield high girls’ basketball team lost, 43-29, at Newburyport. That defeat ended the Pioneers’ four-game winning streak.

The Clippers (5-3) led 21-13 at halftime and 28-22 after the third quarter. However, the hosts pulled away in the…