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UPDATE: Hoop boys top Watertown in overtime after falling short in two previous games decided in OT

Post-publication updates:
Melrose defeats Watertown in OT, 59-47 (Feb. 10)
Melrose falls in OT to Belmont, 63-59 (Feb. 8)
Melrose falls in OT to Stoneham, 62-60 (Feb. 6)
Melrose defeats Wilmington 50-48 (Feb. 3)

 

 

Published January 30, 2026

Hoop boys outshoot Wakefield for 8th win of the year

By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

 

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Local firefighters respond to 3-alarm Reading fire

READING — The Reading Police and Fire Departments, with support from mutual aid partners, responded to a three-alarm fire that left a firefighter and a resident injured in freezing temperatures on Wednesday night, January 21.

At approximately 5:41 p.m., the Reading Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to James Road for a report of a…

 

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Biggest snowstorm in four years the blankets town

DIGGING OUT from a 22-inch snowstorm means all hands on deck. Crews worked diligently removing snow from the rear of the Police/Fire Station to truck it off-site Tuesday morning. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — We were forewarned for days that we’d be walloped by a huge snowstorm – and it…

 

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Good mourning doves

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HUNKERED DOWN AFTER Sunday’s storm, these birds waited for more snow and cold on Monday. (John Leone Photo)

 

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Hockey 2025-2026

Warriors celebrate seniors with hard-fought, 3-2 win over Lexington

Hockey 2025-2026
THE SENIORS were honored before their 3-2 win over Lexington on Saturday night at the Stoneham Arena. Pictured with their families from left to right are seniors Gabe Guida, David Rocca, Jake Morris, Tommy DeFeo, Brady Walsh, Cam Sartori, Jack Simoneau and JP Casey. (Elizabeth Boudreau Photography)

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — On its senior night…

 

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Beasley, Volpe, O’Leary and Charbonneau names will continue at new WMHS

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A least four spaces in and around the new Wakefield Memorial High School will retain the names of equivalent facilities in the current school. Those include the Shaun F. Beasley Track and Field, the John A. Volpe Library, the Frank Charbonneau Field House and the Dennis O’Leary Dining Commons.

The…

 

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Boys’ track edged by Ipswich, gets ready for CAL Championship Meet

 

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BOSTON — The Lynnfield High boys’ indoor track and field team was edged, 53-47, by Ipswich at The Track at New Balance in Brighton on Jan. 20. The Pioneers fell to 1-2-1 with the loss.

Three Lynnfield individuals came in first place against the Tigers: Nathan Malenfant in the two mile…

 

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Snowball fun before the blizzard

CLOSE FRIENDS, from left, Mason Fusco, Hannah Doherty, Brandon Doherty, Kellen Farias, Mia Capodilupo, Allison Sweeney, Charlotte Rose and Justin George gear up for a fun night at Lynnfield High School’s Snowball on Jan. 24, which was held the day before a massive blizzard rolled into New England. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Storm drops 20 inches on town

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town received 20 inches of snow during a lengthy colossal winter storm that roared into the region on Sunday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 26.

The long duration storm that featured deep snow and frigid temperatures began Sunday morning and continued throughout Monday. Department of Public Works (DPW) Director…

 

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