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UConn fall 2025 Dean’s List
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 STORRS, CT — Zachary Hoyt, Joseph Konstanty, Deirdre McDonnell, Abigail Podradchik, Tobey Russell and Kathleen Whisler of Melrose were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester. We have switched to a subscription model for online access.…
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Here we come!
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE CLASS OF 2026 at Melrose High comes onto Fred Green Memorial Field for their graduation Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for…
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All smiles
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 NOW HERE’S A young man who is ready to graduate from Melrose High! (Lisa Lord Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Together one last time
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE MELROSE HIGH CLASS OF 2026 sits for their graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase…
Sports
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MHS SPORTS TEAM UPDATES post publication 6/5
The following teams were covered in the Melrose Weekly News sports section published on June 5, 2026 GIRLS’ TRACK: 6/4, 6/6 – MIAA Meet of Champions at Merrimack College June 5 Article: https://localheadlinenews.com/?p=235498 BOYS’ TRACK: 6/4, 6/6 – MIAA Meet of Champions at Merrimack College June 5 Article: https://localheadlinenews.com/?p=235520 The remaining MHS……
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Baseball’s comeback season ends in playoff opener
Bedford tops Melrose, 3-1, in home action play Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE MELROSE High baseball team’s season ended in a 3-1 playoff loss to Bedford on Saturday. (courtesy photo Erin Drogan) By CORY THOMAS MELROSE—Following a dramatic victory on the last day of the season……
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Melrose boys’ track relay team are Div. 3 state champs
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 By JENNIFER GENTILE N. ANDOVER—The Melrose High boy’s outdoor track team placed 14 out of 28 teams at the Div. 3 State Finals held at Merrimack College on May 31. In the process they also crowned a league champion relay team. The 4×800 relay……
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Triumphant finish for Melrose softball team
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI MELROSE—The Melrose High softball team ended its season on a high note on May 18 as they edged guest Watertown, 4-3, in a night game at home at Pine Banks Park during Senior Night. Trailing, 3-0, Melrose scored three times in the……
Obituaries
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Paul Caron Jr., 71
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 Lifelong Melrosian worked in the Gas Workers Union for over 30 years MELROSE — Paul H. Caron, Jr., a lifelong resident of Melrose, died on May 27, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born in Malden, MA to Charlotte (Adams) Caron and the……
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Donald Johnson, 99
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026 Electrical engineer and Navy vet served in WW II MELROSE — Donald W. Johnson, 99, of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Don was born in Hayti, South Dakota, on November 25, 1926 to the late Palmer and Ruby (née……
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Henry P. Doyle, 80
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026 National Guardsman was a lifelong Melrosian MELROSE — Henry P. Doyle, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Henry was born in Everett, MA to the late Helen (Butler) and Henry F. Doyle. He was raised in……
