Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026
DURING A RECENT assembly downtown, these two let their feelings be known about the policies of President Donald J. Trump. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY
NOTEorious won first place in the national semifinal round of the International Championship of High School Acappella, Northeast region. They return to the finals in NYC April 23-26 to compete as one of the Top 9 groups in the country. The
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026
WOBURN — In a quiet high school cafeteria without blaring music, flashing lights or long lines, students with disabilities and their families have real conversations about their futures.
On Wednesday, March 25, Woburn’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council will celebrate their 20th annual College…
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Published in the pages of the North Reading Transcript
60 YEARS AGO
March 17, 1966
Shameful. Vandals painted the WWI Veterans’ Memorial Boulder on the Common with silver paint. Both the back side and the plaque on the front side were affected.
Rates to rise. The Board of Public Works has announced an $8…
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NORTH READING — All calls to the North Reading Fire Department are now being routed through the North Shore Regional 911 Center (NSRECC), a regional dispatch hub in Middleton staffed 24/7 by highly trained communications professionals.
The transition to all calls being routed through NSRECC was officially completed at noon on Wednesday, March 18, four…
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STONEHAM – On Saturday, March 28, local Stoneham, Melrose, Wakefield and other nearby residents will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. There are over 3,000 events nationwide.
The pro-democracy and civil rights rally will be held at the Stoneham Town Common…
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BILLERICA — Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today joined a nationwide public safety campaign led by the National Sheriffs’ Association to strengthen public awareness about fraud and scams targeting communities across the country.
As part of the initiative, Sheriff Koutoujian joined more than a dozen sheriffs nationwide to record Public Service Announcements (MSO PSA link) now being distributed…
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THE WAKEFIELD Democratic Town Committee is a Major Sponsor of the 2026 Fourth of July Parade. They recently made a contribution to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee. Pictured here with Tom and Barbara are Mary Duggan, WDTC elected member; Don Ravenelle, WDTC Chair; Jonathan Chines WDTC Treasurer and Elizabeth Lowry, WDTC Secretary.
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