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Man summonsed for hit-and-run accident

February 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Police responded to the hit-and-run accident involving a 2020 Volvo tractor-trailer and a black 2022 BMW 430i coupe on Concord Street at 1:56 p.m. The Hyde Park man driving the tractor-trailer said the Burlington man driving the BMW allegedly drove off after the accident…

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Friday is Chamber’s ‘Acts of Kindness Day’

February 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Friday the 13th is associated with bad luck, but this year the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is transforming it into an Acts of Kindness Day to “promote community generosity,” in the words of Executive Director Robert Miner.

“Acts…

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February 11, 2026

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UPDATE: Boys’ hoop tops Amesbury following two game split with Bishop Fenwick, North Reading

February 11, 2026

Post-publication update: Lynnfield defeats Shawsheen Valley Tech, 58-51 (Feb. 15)

Post-publication update: Lynnfield defeats Amesbury 75-69 (Feb. 12)

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 11, 2026

Boys’ hoop team splits games with Bishop Fenwick, North Reading

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD’s Oliver Harth (left) and Brandon Doherty defend North Reading’s Jason Berry in

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Fire on Altamont Avenue

February 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

MELROSE — At deadline Wednesday, firefighters from several communities were battling a two-alarm blaze on Altamont Avenue.

The first call came in around 12:40 p.m. Responding personnel found heavy smoke coming from the ranch-style house at 80 Altamont Ave. A second alarm was struck around…

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February 11, 2026

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February 11, 2026

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Wakefield Grade schoolers fare well on mid-year tests

February 11, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — More of the town’s elementary school students scored at on or above grade level in middle of the year tests this year than last, as reported during an Elementary Curriculum and Instruction update given at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, February 10.

In the 2024-25 school year 65.9 percent of…

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A milestone reached: Michael Barry earns his 100th career victory

February 11, 2026

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Warriors come up just short in hard-fought Brawl in the Hall

February 11, 2026

MELROSE — The 8th Brawl in the Hall took place on Feb. 5 at Memorial Hall. As always, the brawl featured the top two teams in the Middlesex League’s Freedom Division.

In the end, it was…

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Lynnfield Police Log published February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

Protesters bring police to Main Street and Village Row

LYNNFIELD — Protesters at Main Street and Village Row, a diesel fuel odor at the Yard House and a few motor vehicle accidents kept police on the move recently.

On Thursday, February 5 at about 3:45 p.m. police were told that people holding protest signs at…

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Polymnia Choral Society presents American Quilt

February 11, 2026

MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform American Quilt, celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.