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Front Page: June 19, 2026
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Veterans celebrating America’s 250th birthday with 250-mile walk across Massachusetts
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 19, 2026 FLAGS GRACE the graves of veterans at Forest Glade Cemetery as America prepares to celebrate her 250th birthday. (Mark Sardella Photo) BOSTON – Beginning today, a group of American Legion Family members will walk 250 miles continuously over four days from Provincetown to Boston and eventually……
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Home sale prices keep rising
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 19, 2026 WAKEFIELD — During the first five months of 2026, the median price of a single-family home sold in town was $850,000, according to a new report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data. Fifty six single-families were sold……
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Motor vehicle crashes keep first responders busy
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 19, 2026 WAKEFIELD — There were no serious injuries but one vehicle had to be towed after a crash on the West Side yesterday afternoon. Police, Fire and Cataldo Ambulance were dispatched to the area of Prospect and Brook streets at about 3 p.m. after multiple callers……
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Looking Backward
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 19, 2026 ACADEMICALLY AND physically fit, these five Atwell sixth graders received the President’s Physical Fitness Award this week. About 60 students earned the annual award on Tuesday at the Atwell School. L-R, Principal Margaret McGrath, Paul Anderson, Johanna Allen, Kristina Botto, Shane Hupprich and Greg Blake.……
North Reading
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NuBingo and Rocking for a Cure with Griffins Guardians
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — All are invited to join with the Griffin Guardians Initiative for an unforgettable high-energy night of music, food and big prizes playing NuBingo to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10:30 p.m. on Friday……
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Summer joy!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 CHILDREN experience the joys of chasing bubbles during the Flint Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Kick-off celebration, held on the Putnam House grounds last Thursday. See more photos inside today’s Transcript. (Michael Foley Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/north-reading-transcript-photos-plant-a-seed-read-summer-reading-kickoff-party-published-june-18-2026/ We have switched to a subscription…
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School’s out for summer June 24
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — Hooray, let’s hear it for summer vacation! The last day of school for students in grades K-11 is next Wednesday, June 24. It will be a half day for all students, with all elementary students being dismissed at 11 a.m. and……
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What’s the Buzz?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town……
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Over 100 students learn hands-on CPR, AED and choking response training
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 STUDENTS Norah Deninger (left) and Matilda Ton teamed up to learn hands-on CPR with an AED device during Safe a Life Week at NRHS. (Courtesy Photo) NORTH READING — Students in AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at North Reading High School participated……
Melrose
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My Brother’s Table gets $150K Cummings Grant
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026 LYNN – My Brother’s Table has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Lynn-based organization will receive……
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Get ready for Swap Day June 27
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026 MELROSE — Want to give away all those items you no longer need? Want to pick up interesting stuff for free? Zero Waste Melrose invites you to Swap Day, Saturday, June 27, from 8 a.m. – noon. This year’s swap is in the parking lot……
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Everyone will enjoy Milano Park
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 ON MONDAY, former Melrose Mayor Dick Lyons was the special guest of Mayor Jen Grigoraitis at a ribbon cutting for Milano Park at the corner of Main and Grove Streets. This project was funded entirely by the Melrose Redevelopment Authority and a state……
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Beacon Hill Roll Call published June 19, 2026
Published in the Melrose Weekly News THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 8-12. During the week of June 8-12, the House met for a total of 11 hours and four minutes and the Senate met for a……
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Editorial: A little good news
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 Gas prices are on the decline. Hopefully the cost of other essentials will follow. According to the regional office of AAA in Westwood, gasoline prices in the northeast are falling as markets react to the weekend announcement of a tentative peace agreement between the U.S……
Lynnfield
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LMS Math Team shines
THE LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Math Team, led by coach Cynthia O’Neil (third row, left), had a very successful season, finishing in first place in their division. In addition, Craig Chen (third row, with plaque) earned recognition as the top-scoring eighth grader among all schools in the division. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a…
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Lawmakers must act on wrong-way drivers
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) has long fought the good fight on Beacon Hill. He is pretty low-key for a party leader, but when it comes to wrong-way driving, you can almost see the steam coming off his head. On July 4, 2025, 18-year-old Chris……
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Village Parklet opens Saturday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild, in collaboration with Re-create Studio and local partners, has announced the opening of the Village Parklet at the Beaver Dam Reservation will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Village Parklet project’s location at the Beaver……
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Huckleberry Hill celebrates 84 fourth graders during moving on
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 EIGHTY-FOUR Huckleberry Hill School fourth graders sang “The Iditarod Trail Song” by Hobo Jim under the direction of music teacher Kerrie Frasier during the recent moving on ceremony. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Huckleberry Hill School celebrated 84 fourth graders’ academic achievements……
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Academic achievement celebrated at LHS Underclass Awards Ceremony
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL juniors, from left, Dillon McKeough (Saint Anselm College Book Award), Kenneth Waldron-Price (Lasell University Book Award), Omer Turkmen (Suffolk University Book Award) and Clover Childress (Dartmouth College Book Award) proudly display the Book Awards they received during the Underclass Awards Night Ceremony……
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LMS Math Team shines
THE LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Math Team, led by coach Cynthia O’Neil (third row, left), had a very successful season, finishing in first place in their division. In addition, Craig Chen (third row, with plaque) earned recognition as the top-scoring eighth grader among all schools in the division. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a…
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Veterans celebrating America’s 250th birthday with 250-mile walk across Massachusetts
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 19, 2026 FLAGS GRACE the graves of veterans at Forest Glade Cemetery as America prepares to celebrate her 250th birthday. (Mark Sardella Photo) BOSTON – Beginning today, a group of American Legion Family members will walk 250 miles continuously over four days from Provincetown to Boston and eventually……
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Melrose resident, 103, honored by mayor and state rep.
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 A TOAST from the “Birthday Queen.” By MICHELLE VISCO MELROSE — Anita Schlesinger, a Melrose resident of 77 years, celebrated her 103rd birthday in style last week at the Residence at Melrose Station. At the June 10 celebration, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and State Representative Kate……
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Over 100 students learn hands-on CPR, AED and choking response training
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 STUDENTS Norah Deninger (left) and Matilda Ton teamed up to learn hands-on CPR with an AED device during Safe a Life Week at NRHS. (Courtesy Photo) NORTH READING — Students in AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at North Reading High School participated……
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Melrose Urban Garden Tour returns June 20
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market, which opened its season on Thursday, June 11, invites the community to its Urban Garden Tour, a self-guided tour showcasing ten unique gardens throughout Melrose. On Saturday, June 20, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse collection……
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LHS Class of 2026 Award Winners
Lynnfield High School’s Senior Awards Night on June 4 All photos by Dan Tomasello Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS Certificates of Merit was presented to, from left, April Sun (highest honors), Nandana Nishanth (high honors) and Elizabeth Morse (high honors). SENIOR ALEXANDRA SCHMIDT proudly……