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Jamaleddines to open local eatery
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MELROSE — Maya Jamaleddine will soon be serving us food from her native land. The At-Large City Councilor won approval this week to open Shawbak Lebanese Eatery and Bakery at 36-40 West Wyoming Ave. All offerings will be made from scratch, said Jamaleddine, who appeared……
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Hamilton College class of 2026
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 CLINTON, NY — Thomas Sheft of Melrose received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 24, in a Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 2025-26 academic year. Sheft, a biochemistry/molecular biology major, graduated cum laude with departmental honors in biochemistry/molecular biology. …
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Editorial: Early literacy’s big boost
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 Kudos to state lawmakers for filling in a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on June 26 signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon. “When you become a strong……
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Melrose Commission on Disability holding 2026 Disability Pride events
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 MELROSE — The City of Melrose Commission on Disability is presenting several activities and events to celebrate Disability Pride Month, this year commemorating the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These activities include: Public meeting of the Melrose Commission on……
Sports
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Go, Longhorns
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 LAST WEEK, the Melrose Youth Softball’s Senior Division held their championship game when the Longhorns took on the Eagles. Prevailing were the Longhorns who took the Championship. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an…
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FUN-damental Basketball Camp
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 EVERETT—The FUN-damental Basketball camp, open to boys and girls in local area cities and towns, will be held July 20-24, 2026 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, located at 51 Summer Street in Everett. The camp will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m……
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Incarnation Champions
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 THE INCARNATION Baseball League held their annual Super Saturday on June 21. The day featured championship games, food, raffles and a home run derby. In one must-see game, the Minor League Pirates advanced over the Rangers. The Pirates are pictured here celebrating with……
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Melrose Americans on a hot streak as season gets into full swing
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI MELROSE — Last summer, the Melrose Americans baseball team (ages 18 and up) lost in the Intercity League semi-finals 2-0 in the best-of-three series to the eventual champions, the Lexington Blue Sox. Melrose went 16-11-1 in the regular season to come in fourth place……
Obituaries
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Joan McCourt, 80
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on July 1, 2026 Devout Catholic cherished her family LYNNFIELD — Joan B. McCourt, 80, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 19, 2026 at her home. Joan was born on May 7, 1946, in Cambridge, and was one of two children of……
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Eleanor Marchi, 85
MGH nurse exuded warmth and compassion Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 Eleanor M. “Ellie” Marchi, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Bear Hill Healthcare. She was 85. Born in Auburn on September 26, 1940, Ellie was one of five children of the……
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Karen DeSpirito, 76
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 Always held onto her East Boston roots MELROSE — Karen J. DeSpirito, 76, a proud East Boston native who made Melrose her home for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Winchester Hospital, with her daughter Krista by her side……