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We will never forget
AS PART OF THE city’s Veteran’s Day ceremonies people gathered at The Knoll (above), across from Memorial Hall and at the Vietnam Memorial at Ell Pond to listen to various speakers. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)
Wakefield Co-operative Bank joins #BanksNeverAskThat Anti-Phishing Campaign
Did you know that Americans lost $5.8 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2021? That’s 70% more than in 2020. Every day, thousands of people in the United States fall for fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be a bank. Victims of...
Rebels play Memorial Hall tonight
MELROSE — Tonight, November 18 it’s all Tom Petty all night! Members of Joshua Tree will do a one-time only show at Melrose Memorial Hall tonight at 8 p.m. to honor one of their heroes Tom Petty. It’s called Rebels The Tom Petty Tribute Band and as anyone that was at...
Teachers implement job action as talks continue
MELROSE TEACHERS and their supporters protested outside City Hall Monday night because a new contract with educators has not been finalized. The last work agreement expired at the end of June. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) MELROSE — Until they have a new...
Sports
Elite 8 heartbreaker for Melrose boys’ soccer
THE REIGNING Middlesex League champion boy’s soccer team advanced two rounds in playoffs before falling to Bedford, 1-0 last weekend. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) League champs bow out in 1-0 loss to Bedford By JENNIFER GENTILE BEDFORD—It was a joyride season for...
Cross country boys going to States
THE MHS boy’s cross country team celebrates upon learning they punched a ticket to the State Final this weekend after a great performance at the Div. 2A finals last Sunday. (courtesy photo) WESTFIELD—The Melrose High boys’ cross-country team traveled all the way to...
Sports Page: November 18, 2022
Dragon slayers are one game away from States
THE MELROSE High girls’ volleyball team is one win away from a State Final after an epic 3-1 win over Duxbury last Friday. At press time they were scheduled to play King Philip on Wednesday in Final Four action for the right to advance. (photo by Raj Das,...
Obituaries
John Callahan, 86
A loving brother and uncle who enjoyed skiing in the White Mountains MELROSE — John F. Callahan passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on November 6, 2022; he was 86 years of age. John was born in Melrose on October 15, 1936 to the late Thomas L. and Elizabeth...
David Norton
Successful accountant, avid reader and writer, and loyal Red Sox fan WESTON — David, A. Norton of Weston, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2022, after a short period of declining health. Born on October 10, 1930, in Medford,...
Douglas Marshall, 94
Retired Deputy Sheriff and Surgical Technician in the Army MELROSE — Douglas G. Marshall, aged 94 of Melrose, passed away on November 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. There will be a visitation November 19, 2022 at Gately Funeral Home in Melrose from 1-3 p.m....