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Front Page published May 20, 2026

 

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They fought, we ride

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

SUPPORTERS OF wounded veterans took to the streets in our area Sunday during the annual Boston Wounded Vets motorcycle run. Here, part of the pack cruises through Melrose on Lynn Fells Parkway. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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EDITORIAL: More than a long weekend

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

On Monday, Memorial Day 2026, we remember all those men and women who died while serving our country in the military. Their sacrifice — the ultimate one — will never be forgotten.

Melrose has a long history of sending people to defend the United States,…

 

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North Reading native among the 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

 

REV. JOHN J. UNNI
(Courtesy Photo/Boston Magazine)

BOSTON — Father John Unni, a 1979 graduate of North Reading High School and a Roman Catholic priest, has been named as one of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians in the 2026 rankings by Boston Magazine.

“This…

 

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Throwback Thursday, 1900

THE WAKEFIELD Memorial High School Class of 2026 will be the last to graduate from the current high school building, as the new high school currently under construction is scheduled to open in early 2027. With graduation ceremonies just a couple of weeks away, we share today’s colorized photo of the entire Wakefield High School

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Food drive successful

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

 

THE NORTH READING Republican Town Committee continued its tradition of hosting a food drive at the North Reading Food Pantry, 150 Haverhill St., coinciding with the annual Townwide Yard Sale sponsored earlier this month by the Friends of the NR Council on Aging.

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A patriotic tradition continues

Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

 

LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL fifth grade teacher Mark Vermont’s class helped Veterans Services Officer place American flags at the West Burying Ground and Old Burying Ground recently. Front row, from left, Siena McKenna, Olivia Martinez, Silas Robinson, Fernando Lubo Leon, Allie Kent, Maddie Muzerall, Rachel

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Connor’s Kindness Project supporting young patients at Connecticut Children’s

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

 

REID R. SACCO Cancer Alliance Chief of Operations and Co-Founder Gene Sacco and Connor’s Kindness Project Co-Founder/Executive Director Sharon Marrama worked together to help bring smiles to children after CKP donated 100 Kindness Kits and 75 emergency kits to Connecticut Children’s recently. (Courtesy Photo)

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What’s the Buzz?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

 

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the…

 

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McInerney to graduate from Phillips

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21. 2026

 

LILLY McINERNEY has signed on to play Division 1 women’s hockey for the Northeastern University Huskies next year. She is graduating from Phillips Academy in Andover later this month. (Courtesy Photo)

ANDOVER — A North Reading resident and soon to be 2026 graduate of…

 

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Friends of NRCOA donate $8,100 to senior programs

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21. 2026

 

MEMBERS OF THE Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging hosted a gift card raffle table at the Senior Center during another successful Townwide Yard Sale held earlier this month at more than 70 sites. They are (from left): Joanna Lexth, Joann Gallant,

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published May 22, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 20
May 11-15, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or the Senate last week.

During the week of May 11-15…

 

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