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Mayor: There is much more to do

March 2, 2023

MAYOR PAUL BRODEUR talked about the city’s accomplishments and challenges Monday in the new Dr. David Driscoll Learning Commons at Melrose High. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — Mayor Paul Brodeur said this week that the city faces a lot of difficult work, including paying for expensive public safety facilities and sustaining a…

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5th Beer + Bites held in Melrose April 1

February 26, 2023

MELROSE — BEER + BITES returns to Memorial Hall (at 590 Main Street, Melrose) on Saturday, April 1 for a fifth year. The popular event will again offer two tasting sessions (2-5 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m.), and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an assortment of locally produced beers and ales from up to…

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Senior salute

February 26, 2023

As the MHS boy’s basketball team awaits playoff seeding this week, they recently enjoyed honoring their five seniors on Senior Night, held prior to their home game against Malden. Pictured are their seniors, from left: Cam Lippie, Nasir Monteiro, Sid Praveen, Ellis Davis and Jake Bird. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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State champion wrestlers make dynasty official

February 23, 2023

THE MELROSE High wrestling team continue their reign as they took home another Div. 3 State Title on Feb. 18 at Wakefield High. (courtesy photo)

Melrose earns third consecutive Div. 3 State Title

By JENNIFER GENTILE

WAKEFIELD—Talk about a triple threat.

Winning state titles certainly hasn’t gotten old for the Melrose High wrestling team, who clinched…

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Ukrainian support event Friday

February 23, 2023

IN 2022, the city, residents from Ukraine and the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England partnered to host a presentation about Ukraine’s history. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE – On February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine. To commemorate the one-year anniversary of the initial attack and continue to support…

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Sensei-tional gift

February 19, 2023

THE BILL ADAMS Karate School, located at 527 Main Street in Melrose, recently donated $750 to the Franklin School PTO. Bill Adams can be seen presenting the check to the PTO President Lauren Howell, surrounded by students who participated in the fundraiser. (Courtesy Photo)

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Fight to the finish

February 19, 2023

The Melrose High girls’ hockey came up short against Wakefield on Saturday, 3-1, but will continue their Freedom League play when they host Burlington on Wednesday (post deadline). (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Season-high finale for Melrose gymnasts

February 16, 2023

THE MHS gymnastics team wrapped up a great 6-3 regular season and shined at the ML meet. Pictured bottom left to right: senior captains Sofia Pitcher and Grace Burke. (2^nd row) Abby Dennison, Maya Weissman, capt. Grace Gentile, Ella Ugino and Katelyn Plourde. (Top) Noah Williamson, Sumin Kang, Isabelle Ferranti and Owen Mistretta. (courtesy…

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Construction zone

February 16, 2023

MARK THOMPSON took this photo of the new salt shed the DPW is installing.

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Clock strikes midnight

February 12, 2023

THIS GREAT shot of the City Hall clock tower shows nearly midnight – and all is quiet in Melrose. (Mark Thompson Photo)

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Familiarity pays for Melrose boy’s hockey

February 12, 2023

VICTORY FORMATION for the MHS boys’ hockey team and their proud flag leader after Melrose’s quality 3-2 victory over Stoneham on Saturday. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

Melrose picks up key win over Stoneham, 3-2

By JENNIFER GENTILE

STONEHAM—The Melrose High boy’s hockey team improved to a 4-9-2 record and are still poised for…

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MHS’s Marceau-Olayinka signs with Stanford

February 9, 2023

SIGNED, SEALED, delivered. Melrose High senior Braden Marceau-Olayinka is living the dream after signing to play football with Stanford University. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

Football great’s dreams come true with D1 scholarship

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—It’s every sport parents’ dream and now it’s a reality for the family of Braden Marceau-Olayinka of Melrose.