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Ukrainian support event Friday

February 23, 2023

IN 2022, the city, residents from Ukraine and the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England partnered to host a presentation about Ukraine’s history. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE – On February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine. To commemorate the one-year anniversary of the initial attack and continue to support…

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Sensei-tional gift

February 19, 2023

THE BILL ADAMS Karate School, located at 527 Main Street in Melrose, recently donated $750 to the Franklin School PTO. Bill Adams can be seen presenting the check to the PTO President Lauren Howell, surrounded by students who participated in the fundraiser. (Courtesy Photo)

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Fight to the finish

February 19, 2023

The Melrose High girls’ hockey came up short against Wakefield on Saturday, 3-1, but will continue their Freedom League play when they host Burlington on Wednesday (post deadline). (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Season-high finale for Melrose gymnasts

February 16, 2023

THE MHS gymnastics team wrapped up a great 6-3 regular season and shined at the ML meet. Pictured bottom left to right: senior captains Sofia Pitcher and Grace Burke. (2^nd row) Abby Dennison, Maya Weissman, capt. Grace Gentile, Ella Ugino and Katelyn Plourde. (Top) Noah Williamson, Sumin Kang, Isabelle Ferranti and Owen Mistretta. (courtesy…

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Construction zone

February 16, 2023

MARK THOMPSON took this photo of the new salt shed the DPW is installing.

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Clock strikes midnight

February 12, 2023

THIS GREAT shot of the City Hall clock tower shows nearly midnight – and all is quiet in Melrose. (Mark Thompson Photo)

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Familiarity pays for Melrose boy’s hockey

February 12, 2023

VICTORY FORMATION for the MHS boys’ hockey team and their proud flag leader after Melrose’s quality 3-2 victory over Stoneham on Saturday. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

Melrose picks up key win over Stoneham, 3-2

By JENNIFER GENTILE

STONEHAM—The Melrose High boy’s hockey team improved to a 4-9-2 record and are still poised for…

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MHS’s Marceau-Olayinka signs with Stanford

February 9, 2023

SIGNED, SEALED, delivered. Melrose High senior Braden Marceau-Olayinka is living the dream after signing to play football with Stanford University. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

Football great’s dreams come true with D1 scholarship

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—It’s every sport parents’ dream and now it’s a reality for the family of Braden Marceau-Olayinka of Melrose.

The…

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Foggy night

February 9, 2023

THE MELROSE STREET bridge overpass set an eerie scene recently. The London-esque moment was captured by a local resident. (Mark Thompson Photo)

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Another victory for Melrose hockey girls

February 5, 2023

By JENNIFER GENTILE

BEDFORD—The Melrose High girl’s hockey team picked up another win on Monday, Jan. 30 when they traveled to The Edge in Bedford to face the Concord-Carlisle Patriots for the second time this season and once again beat their rivals, 7-4.

Melrose saw hat tricks from Lucy Clark and Ella Daniels, who scored…

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Melrose author Wilson honored by Lipper-Garabedian

February 5, 2023

MELROSE AUTHOR Kip Wilson was recently recognized by State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian.

BOSTON—On January 18, 2023, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian recognized Melrose resident Kip Wilson at the Massachusetts Book awards, which took place at the State House, for receiving 2020 Honors in Middle/Grade Young Adult Literature for her novel, “White Rose.” In 2020, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian…