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Front Page: March 29, 2024
Melrosians right at home in soccer shrine
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is home to the legendary Spanish football club Real Madrid, and the Melrose Over 55 Soccer Team recently paid a visit to this world-class venue. The local squad is made up primarily of Melrose residents who have played together for more than...
Local girl is ambassador for ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’
Editor’s note: At the family’s request, we are not using their last names in this article. By GAIL LOWE MELROSE—It’s not every day that a child as young as 5 years old becomes an ambassador for Stop & Shop. But that’s exactly what happened when the family of a...
Upstairs Downstairs at the Big Yellow House: FYACS Open Studios and Artist Pop Ups
MELROSE — The community is invited to an Open Studio and Artist Pop Up event by 21 artists this Sunday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS). The downstairs gallery and studios will feature works by 10 visiting local...
Sports
Sports: March 29, 2024
Melrose boys’ lax team kicks off season this week
Youth & athleticism defines their 2024 squad By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s lacrosse team is looking to bounce back after an “off” season in 2023 and when they open their 2024 season on the road on Thursday (post deadline) in non league play...
New day for Melrose High softball team
New faces, new coach debut in 2024 By STEVEN MARTELLUCCI MELROSE—The Melrose High softball team returns to their 2024 season this coming Monday when they travel to Belmont for a 4:15 p.m. season opener road game. They return with a new head coach in Melrose High...
Boy’s basketball celebrates season with banquet
MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s basketball team celebrated their playoff-run 2024 season with an athletic banquet held at Bellevue Golf Club earlier this month with over 100 folks in attendance. The night was an opportunity to honor the three MHS teams’ great seasons,...
Obituaries
Anthony Reis, Jr., 92
US Army veteran STONEHAM — Anthony P. “Tony” Reis, Jr., of Stoneham, passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham on March 23, 2024, at 92 years of age. Husband of Josephine “Jody” (Tringale) Reis for over 50 years. Father of Regina Reis, Lisa Cash, Andrea...
Michael Hooton, 60
Enjoyed Florida and Cape Cod along with reading and music REVERE — Michael L. Hooton, age 60, of Revere passed away suddenly on March 9. Michael was the loving son of Joan F. Hooton and the late Henry S. Hooton of Melrose and the brother of Timothy Hooton and the...
Sandra Sodano, 77
Loved sailing, the beach and collector of Native American artifacts MELROSE — Sandra L. (DeHaven) Sodano passed away peacefully at home on March 18 surrounded by her family, she was 77 years of age. Sandra was born in Boston and was a resident of Medford for over 50...