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Once in a lifetime


THE MELROSE HIGH Unified Basketball team was invited to compete in the 2026 Lawson Foundation Invitational on January 18 at TD Garden in Boston. The team battled Middlesex League rival Lexington among many local high school teams, in an event that honored the late Andrew James Lawson, who died in 2018 after battling cancer. Both…

 

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Getting it done

THIS SNOW REMOVER does what it takes after the city and our area received at least 20 inches of snow on January 25 and 26. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Winter Wonderland

SNOW-COVERED evergreens against a bright blue sky epitomize everything that is winter in New England. (Patty Woodbury Photo)

 

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Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for February

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, February 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. This will replace the regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on February 16 due to the celebration of Presidents’ Day. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours with no appointment necessary to…

 

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Incarnation Parish holds confirmation retreat

MELROSE — The Incarnation Parish Confirmation Candidates participated in a Confirmation Service Retreat recently. Having spent several weeks fundraising, the young people were able to raise funds to build 11 beds for children in need, through the wonderful program A Bed For Every Child. Working in teams, the students constructed and decorated the beds which…

 

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North Reading residential real estate market: Year-end 2025

By LISA GIANNETTO SANTILLI, REALTOR
Classified Realty Group

NORTH READING — The median price of a single-family home in North Reading rose modestly in 2025, increasing 3 percent year over year to $899,500. In contrast, the median price for condominiums declined 9 percent, falling from $550,000 in 2024 to $500,000 in 2025.

Overall home sales…

 

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Curiosity

STAR, a Saluki, surveils the snowy surroundings in the quiet aftermath of the January 25-26 snowstorm, the biggest storm to hit the region in four years. (Patty Woodbury Photo)

 

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Make your reservations for Valentine’s Party with DJ Peter Accolla

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some new ones during any of the following programs scheduled for…

 

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Front Page: February 6, 2026

 

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Oh to be a kid!

WALTON SECOND GRADER Ethan Briggs of Stedman St. completes his backyard snow tunnel. (Matthew Briggs Photo)

 

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Cold drives up WMGLD charges

WAKEFIELD – The bitter cold that has enveloped much of the nation, including New England, over the past two months has far exceeded the levels seen in recent years, causing prices for natural gas and electricity to rise.

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Win over Stoneham highlights multiple strong performances from Warrior gymnasts

THE WARRIORS await their scores during their win over Malden on Monday. Last night, Wakefield hosted their final competition at the WMHS upper gymnasium, where the walls still feature the names of past Warrior gymnasts etched in chalk. Next season’s home-opener will take place at the new Wakefield High. (Miki McCarthy Photo)

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