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UPDATE: Boys’ hockey goes 2-2-1 over winter break

Post publication updates:
Melrose defeats Wilmington 3-1 (Jan. 10)
Melrose falls to Burlington 5-1 (Jan. 7)
Melrose falls to Wakefield 3-1 (Jan. 3)
Melrose ties Bedford in OT, 4-4 (Dec. 31)

 

 

Published January 2, 2026

Boys’ hockey picks up pair of wins over holiday

By CORY THOMAS

SAUGUS—The Melrose High boy’s varsity hockey…

 

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Girls’ track team eyes triple-peat this winter

Two-time league champs are already 3-0 on season

 

AFTER A perfect 2025 indoor season, the MHS girls indoor track team is already off to a flawless 3-0 start. Here they are last February, flanked by coach Shannon Kane and Cal Finocchiaro, after sweeping the ML Freedom League. (file photo)

 

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—After…

 

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Wrestlers medal at annual Bossi Holiday Tournament

Post publication updates:
Melrose goes 4-0 in Quad Meet with wins over Duxbury, Essex Tech, Norton and Winchester held at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (Jan. 3)
Melrose goes 4-0 in Quad Meet held at Beverly H.S. earning wins over Haverhill, North Andover, Whittier Tech and Beverly (Dec. 31)

 

 

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Boys’ indoor track returns after league-winning season

THE REIGNING League champ boy’s indoor track team returns to 2026. They are pictured last season with coach Tim Morris. (file photo)

 

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—It was a historic season for the MHS boys’ indoor track team in 2025 when they swept the Middlesex Freedom League at 5-0 to become league champions for the…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ hockey team earns second win edging out Medford

Post publication update:
Melrose defeats Medford 3-2 (Jan. 5)
Melrose falls to Wakefield/Wilmington 4-2 (Jan. 4)

 

Published January 2, 2026

Girls’ hockey team earns first victory over Pope Francis

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MEDFORD—The Melrose High girls hockey team recorded its first win of the 2025-2026 campaign last Saturday afternoon as they nipped visiting Pope…

 

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Transcript’s Neighbor Fund nears $33,500

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As we head into the final week of the Transcript’s 36th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund, an additional $2,800 in donations have increased the fund’s tally to $33,478!

The 2025 fund drive will officially end on “Little Christmas,” which is Tuesday, January 6, and we are honored to provide…

 

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Town finalizes sale of 9 Mill St. home

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Select Board executed the sale of the single-family home at 9 Mill St. for a purchase price of $725,500.

A series of unanimous votes was taken at the board’s Dec. 22 meeting to sell the property to the highest bidder, which was Gregory Hodson.

The town issued a…

 

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4th annual Tiny Art Show announced

NORTH READING — The very popular Tiny Art Show returns for its fourth annual installment at the Flint Memorial Library.

Beginning this Saturday, Jan. 3, residents of all ages are invited to pick up their tiny 3”x3” canvas at the Circulation Desk on the first floor from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (one canvas per…

 

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Spreading good cheer

RECENTLY DANCERS from The Dance Track Studio spread holiday joy at The Residence at Melrose Station, performing for residents during their Senior Holiday Party. The students were proud to share their talents and celebrate the season with the Melrose community, creating smiles and memories during a truly festive afternoon.

 

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What you’ll need for MHS diploma

MELROSE — By the end of the year, the School Committee needed to officially approve a way to determine kids were competent enough in their coursework to graduate from Melrose High. On Tuesday, December 16 the school board did just that with the unanimous passage of the MHS Competency Determination Policy for the Class of…

 

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