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Daddy’s little helper

FIVE-YEAR-OLD Tommy Hodgin eagerly helps his Dad clear snow from their car on Mt. Vernon Street during the January 26 blizzard that left 22 inches of snow in its wake. (Jeff Hodgin Photo)

 

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Enrollment now open for NRPD’s Citizens Police Academy

NORTH READING — The 2026 Citizens Police Academy of the North Reading Police Department is accepting applications now through next Wednesday, February 11 at 12 noon.

This is an eight-week program run by members of the NRPD that will be held at the police station on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from March 10 through…

 

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Awesome time on the parquet

THE MELROSE HIGH Unified Basketball team competed at the highest level and at the best location when they took part in the 2026 Lawson Foundation Invitational on January 18 at TD Garden in Boston. See more inside this week’s paper. (Photo by Dan Murphy, murphymediagroup.org)

 

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Two reappointed; Appropriations gets two orders

MELROSE — The City Council had a brief meeting Monday night, sending a couple of spending requests to its Appropriations Committee and approving two reappointments to city posts.

Helena Widfeldt of Briggs Street was reappointed to a two-year term on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Linda Reed was reappointed to a one-year term as…

 

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Red Cross unable to collect donations due to winter storms

BOSTON — The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible.

Over 500…

 

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Take away coffee cups are now recyclable

TIP OF THE WEEK author enjoys her coffee in a cup that is now recyclable.

 

MELROSE — Not sure now what to do with to-go cups once you enjoy your coffee? Our Mass DEP has recently announced that all cups made of paper, even those with plastic or wax coating, can now go to…

 

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‘Spotlight on High School Talent’ open auditions for students

MELROSE — The Polymnia Choral Society will hold auditions for its “Spotlight on High School Talent” at two rehearsals in February which are open to local students.

As part of its educational and community involvement, Polymnia looks to shine a spotlight on aspiring young singers, musicians and other performing artists by featuring them in one…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose topples Wakefield, falls to Wilmington

Post-publication: Melrose falls to Wilmington 5-3 (Feb. 7)

 

Published February 6, 2026

Melrose topples Wakefield in hockey showdown

Feeney’s hat trick too much for Warriors

 

SENIOR CAPT. Jack Feeney had a hat trick and an assist in Melrose’s big 6-1 over rival Wakefield last week. (photo by Dan Murphy, murphymediagroup.org)

SAUGUS—It was a…

 

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Front Page published February 5, 2026

 

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The long trek

A LONE SLEDDER makes his way back to the top of the Town Common, determined to get another run down the hill on a chilly Sunday morning. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Fire Log published February 5, 2026

NORTH READING – During the week of Monday, January 19 through Saturday, January 24, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 55 calls.

Monday, January 19

10:22 a.m., 160 Park St., power line down, arcing; 2:42 p.m., 6 Old Andover Rd., medical; 11:13 a.m., 1 Country Club Rd., medical; 9:51 p.m., 18 Lowell Rd., medical…

 

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Police Log: Latest check washing theft occurs inside Post Office

Published February 5, 2026

NORTH READING — A Park Street woman told police that she was the victim of a check washing theft on Friday, Jan. 23.

She went to the police station to report the theft at 9:57 a.m., stating that she mailed a check inside the U.S. Post Office at 174 Park St…

 

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