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Editorial: Getting off easy for system rigging

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

We believe white collar criminals tend to get off easy. This was pounded home last week when we read about settlements reached with two pharmaceutical companies that allegedly inflated and manipulated the prices of generic prescription drugs.

Times are tough enough out there. We don’t…

 

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Intern this summer with Jason Lewis

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

MALDEN — State Senator Jason Lewis is seeking candidates for summer 2026 internships with his office. Lewis proudly represents the residents of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and parts of Winchester.

Lewis is a member of Senate…

 

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Congratulations Melrose residents! You recycle right

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

MELROSE — Casella Waste Systems, the hauler for waste in Melrose, announced that the recycling contamination rate for the city in 2025 was 4.16%. Municipalities typically see rates between 19% and 40%. This marks the second year in a row that Melrose recycling customers have achieved…

 

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Virtual workshop planned for K signup

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

MELROSE — Melrose Public Schools invites all parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students for the 2026–2027 school year to a virtual information workshop on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The session will be an overview of the schools…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose brings home 2nd place finish at MIAA Div. 2 North Sectionals

Post-publication update:
Melrose finishes in 2nd place at MIAA Div. 2 North Sectionals (Feb. 14)

 

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

Ultimate smack down at Brawl in the Hall

League champion Melrose beats Wakefield, 41-26
By CORY THOMAS

 

SCOTTY SANTOS dominated his Wakefield opponent, finishing the night with

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Flint Memorial Library news published February 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Tiny Art Show silent auction bids due Friday

 

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. The library will be closed on Monday, February 16 in…

 

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Police Log published February 13, 2026

Shoplifting reported at downtown restaurant

 

MELROSE — Reported shoplifting from a downtown restaurant was among the matters that kept police on the move recently.

On Monday, February 2, police went to the Santa Fe Burrito Grill in the 400 block of Main Street in downtown Melrose to investigate a report of shoplifting around 3:50…

 

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Senior special

Photos published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

 

 

 

Post-publication updates:

Melrose boys’ hoop defeats Wakefield 52-45 (Feb. 12)

Melrose girls hoop, defeats Wakefield 46–32 (Feb. 12)

Melrose girls hoop falls to Waltham 43–20 on Senior Night (Feb. 16)

 

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UPDATE: Melrose girls hockey edges Beverly and cruises past Stoneham on Senior Night

Post-publication updates:
Melrose defeats Beverly 4-3 (Feb. 14)
Melrose defeats Stoneham 7-1 on Senior Night (Feb. 11)

 

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

Melrose shuts out Red Devils in 4-0 victory

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE MELROSE High girls’ hockey team is all but assured a spot in playoffs

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Post season a reality for the Melrose gymnastic team

7-2 Melrose finishes regular season on a winning note

THE MELROSE High gymnastics team honored their outgoing seniors on Senior Night last Friday. They include (from left) Sumin Kang, Noah Williamson and Isabella Ferranti. (Zoe Blumenthal photo @zoeblumenthal, Instagram)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

SAUGUS—It’s been almost five years, but the Melrose High gymnastics team is poised…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hockey improves playoff chances with 5-1 win over Watertown

Post-publication updates:
Melrose defeats Watertown 5-1 (Feb. 14)
Melrose falls to Stoneham 6-4 (Feb. 11)

 


Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

Post season looks likely for Melrose hockey boys

By CORY THOMAS

 

 

THE MELROSE High boy’s hockey team has two, regular season games left and have a strong

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Buggy is repeat vocational state champion

Wrestler defended her wrestling crown in 2026

MILLIE BUGGY (center) is pictured after she won the 2026 Brendan Grant Girls Wrestling Tournament in Belmont in January. (courtesy photo)

By CORY THOMAS

WAKEFIELD—The exploits of the Melrose High School wrestling team are well documented in these pages.  There is also a very successful female wrestler from…

 

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