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PHOTO: It’s all downhill from here

January 24, 2022

It’s all downhill from here SNOWSTORMS CALL for sledding all day with your friends. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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A triumphant victory for girls hockey

January 19, 2022

THE MELROSE High girls’ hockey team picked up their first win of the season over Medford on Jan. 15. (Raj Das edphotos.com)

Medford win is a 1st for revived Melrose program

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High school girls’ hockey team clinched their first win of the season, and their first win as…

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PHOTO: Big cleats to fill

January 17, 2022

THE MELROSE High girls’ soccer team celebrated their season with a banquet at Prince Pizza. There, they named their captains for next season: Ava Tormo and Talya Hamberg, who are pictured center (L-R) with outgoing captains Katherine Carney (left) and Lucy Hannon (right.) (courtesy photo)

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City will move forward through ‘collaboration and cooperation’

January 13, 2022

AMONG THOSE newly sworn in by Mayor Paul Brodeur at the 2022 Inaugural Ceremony were newly elected School Committee member Dorie Withey and newly elected City Council members Ryan Williams, Ward 7; Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1; and Ward 2’s John Obremski. Pictured are a host of elected officials pledging their oaths. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Red Raider hoop tames Wildcats

January 13, 2022

CAM LIPPIE had 17 points in Melrose’s most recent win over Wilmington. (Jennifer Gentile photo)

Biggest comeback of the season in 60-57 win

By JENNIFER GENTILE

WILMINGTON—The Melrose Red Raider basketball team has come into their own as they enter 2022 based on back-to-back wins over Belmont and Wilmington last week. While Melrose’s…

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Mayor Brodeur presents city key to retiring MVES CEO

January 10, 2022

MELROSE — Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur recently presented a Key to the City to retiring Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Chief Executive Officer Daniel J. O’Leary in recognition of his 35 years of service to the senior citizens of Melrose and his reign as CEO of MVES.

“Dan and Mystic Valley Elder Services have been…

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PHOTO: Gymnasts take flight

January 10, 2022

IT’S KICKOFF time for the Melrose High gymnastics team who finally opened their season at home Friday, Jan. 5, at the Saugus YMCA when they host rival Winchester at 7:15 p.m. (weather pending) At press time, only two, masked spectators per athlete were allowed but live streaming may be an option. Check our social media…

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PHOTO: Remembering Coach Whitworth

December 23, 2021

LEGENDARY SWIM coach Richard “Whit” Whitworth passed away on Dec. 27 after a battle with cancer. He an MHS alum and head swim coach at Melrose High for 45 years, retiring in 2019. He is pictured here with his 200 relay team in 2016. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home on Monday…

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PHOTO: Round the rotary

December 20, 2021

DURING THIS YEAR’S Home for the Holidays celebration, the horse drawn wagon was a popular draw along Franklin Street. (Photo by [email protected])

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A Mel-rose by any other name…

December 16, 2021

BACK IN Red. It’s been a long time since MHS girls hockey wore a Red Raider uniform (see pic from 2019) but they will this season as they’re no longer a co-op team with Stoneham. (file photo)

MHS girls hockey is back as a solo act

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—After a two-year trial run as…

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Melrose Drama brings “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong” to stage

December 13, 2021

COME SEE THESE high schoolers and more in “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong” from Dec. 17-19 at Melrose Middle School Auditorium.

MELROSE — For director Tony Angeles, the upcoming Melrose High School production of a play that goes all wrong is actually going all right. Even the timing is working out.

“There is…