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A brook runs through it

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

THE BROOK that runs underneath Summer Street flows freely while providing fresh water for local wildlife as indicated by the rabbit’s tracks to the right. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Captains new and old

THE MELROSE High girls’ basketball team recently hosted their season-end banquet and the occasion marked the naming of their new captain who will serve in 2027. Katie Leeman will lead the team next year and she is pictured (on right) with current captains Kayla Good, Ella Callahan and Asling Doneghan (L-R). (courtesy photo)

 

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The right to assemble

PROTESTERS NEAR City Hall on a recent weekend voice their opposition to current federal government policies. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Throwback Thursday, March 12, 2026

THIS WEEK’S photo is another reminder of how, amid all that has changed in the last century, Wakefield still resembles the town it was 96 years ago. Longtime residents will immediately recognize today’s photo as the corner of Water and Vernon streets, which in 1930 was home to “J. Laybolt Estate Hardware.” A sign in front of a store

 

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Hornets of the Week: NRHS Boys’ Hockey Team

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

The 11th-ranked Hornets had a terrific run in the Div. 4 state tournament with victories over No. 22 Northeast Metro Tech (4-0) and No. 6 Norwell (2-1) before falling to No. 3 Dover-Sherborn (2-1) in the quarterfinals on March 4. (Peter Day Photo)

 

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A look at gas prices

(File photograph 2020)

BOSTON — Average gasoline prices in Boston have risen 38.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,058 stations in Boston.

Prices in Boston are 37.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.0 cents per gallon higher than a year…

 

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A steady hand on Cemetery Commission

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS attended the February meeting of the Wyoming Cemetery Commission to congratulate chairman Daniel O’Neill as he concludes his term on the commission and retires after 12 years of service this spring. The mayor expressed her gratitude to O’Neill for his thoughtful and effective leadership in stewarding Melrose’s beautiful and historic Wyoming Cemetery.

 

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Pioneer of the Week featured March 4, 2026

GRANT NEAL

Boys’ Basketball
Junior

 

 

Neal played well in Lynnfield’s first two Div. 3 state tournament games. He had 21 points and 15 rebounds in a 57-47 preliminary round win over Ludlow on Feb. 25 at LHS and followed that up with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a 62-59 road

 

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Could spring be on its way?

MIGHTY MAPLE on Lake Street. (Rob MacDonald Photo)

 

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This street is mine

A DOG PASSED a couple of snow removers during last week’s winter weather. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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The western sky

ON THE LAST day of February, Doreen Moccia was driving home around 5:30 p.m. and captured this perspective of a lit street sign with a backdrop of a gorgeous sunset of orange hues.

 

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Resourceful critter

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

 

A LONE squirrel forages for food at Peabody Court after one of our many snowstorms during this long winter season. (Lillian Martin Photo)

 

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