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Senator Lewis to host state budget conversation

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 20, 2026

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis is pleased to announce that he will be convening a Community Conversation to discuss how the $60 billion+ Massachusetts state budget is drafted each year, how funding decisions are made and how your voice can be heard.

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Lottery sales dip, lower scratch payouts lift January profit

By COLIN A. YOUNG
State House News Service

BOSTON — Sales were down at the Massachusetts Lottery last month, but an almost-equal drop in scratch ticket prize claims helped the agency offset the decline and finish January with a greater profit than a year before.

January sales of $543.8 million were down $23.4 million or…

 

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Melrose gymnastics team were a qualified success

Published in the Melrose Weekly news on February 20, 2026

By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

MELROSE QUALIFIED state individual gymnasts from left: Aislin Savage, Hillary Bush, Bella Ferranti and Noah Williamson. (courtesy photo)

 

MELROSE—The Melrose High gymnastics team sent several of its best to the MIAA State Individual Championship on Feb. 15 at Tewksbury High…

 

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Melrose boy’s indoor track collects medals at D3 States

Published in the Melrose Weekly news on February 20, 2026

By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

HERE’S A group of athletes who are loving their state championship medals. From left: Adam Caldwell, John Strong, Dan Teittinen, Lincoln Schuyler and Henry McCormack. (courtesy photo)

 

BOSTON—The Melrose High boy’s indoor track team passed the test against the states…

 

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Victory over Wakefield is a fine finale for Melrose

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 20, 2026
By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

KAYLA GOOD takes flight during a recent win over Stoneham for the Melrose High girls’ basketball team. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ basketball team has finished their season after a quality, league win over rival Wakefield…

 

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Key league win keeps hockey boys aligned for playoffs

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 20, 2026
By CORY THOMAS

 

COLE MATHEWS has been a steady presence in the net for Melrose boys hockey all season. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

SAUGUS—On Saturday, February 14 the Melrose High boy’s varsity hockey…

 

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Local talent in Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit, ‘The Mousetrap’

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 19, 2026

 

THE CAST of “The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit to be performed by the Colonial Chorus Players March 6 15, includes (from left): Saeed Maseeh, Colin Lamusta, Sorchae McMeel, Paul D’Onofrio, Andrew Haber, Madeleine Herrick, Sharyn Taitz (of North Reading), Michaelyn St. Pierre, and

 

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Hornet Sports Updates post publication 2/19

The following teams were covered in the North Reading Transcript sports section published on February 19, 2026.

 

GIRLS’ HOOP:

Hornets earn the 7th seed in Div. 3 State Tournament and will host the winner of No. 26 Dover-Sherborn Auburn vs. No. 39 Advanced Math & Science Academy on February 27 at 6:30 p.m.
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UPDATE: Co-op girls’ hockey falls 4-2 to North Andover in season finale

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 19, 2026

Co-op girls’ hockey looking to finish season strong

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE SENIORS on the PLNR girls’ hockey team Julia Guzzo, Ella Donovan, Mikaela O’Driscoll and Eleni Spack were honored before a game against Masconomet. (Courtesy

 

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 18, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

THE SENIORS on the PLNR girls’ hockey team Julia Guzzo, Ella Donovan, Mikaela O’Driscoll and Eleni Spack were honored before a game against Masconomet. (Courtesy Photo)

PEABODY — On President’s Day, the Lynnfield-North Reading-Peabody High…

 

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Girls’ track competes well at D5 State Meet

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 18, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE 4×400 relay team of Lauren Mattia, Aislin McCormack, Maddie Minniear and Sophia Morgese ran a season-best time 4:32.00 to place 14th overall at the D5 State Championship Meet on Feb. 14 at The Track at New Balance. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Pioneer Sports Updates post publication 2/18

The following teams were covered in the Lynnfield Villager sports section published on February 18, 2026.

 

 

 

BOYS’ HOOP:

Pioneers earn the 17th seed in Div. 3 State Tournament and will host Ludlow (#48). Date and time TBD.
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