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I have a bad disease....
by Betty Rossi
... it's called a Sweet Tooth
Did you know ?
by Florence Shea
... Ants, Benjamin Franklin, honeymoon
The sports scene, circa 1953
Steve Johnson, The Arizona Stringer
... the Traveler photog has us run right at him ...
Memories of Mom's Southern Fried Chicken
by Louise Fennell
... Mom's Southern Fried Chicken dinner.
Opening Day at our NEW Pine Banks Park
by Betty Rossi
... I was at Pine Banks Park on Opening Day
Jonathan and his team spirit 2013 -- Boston Strong!
by Betty Rossi
... while at his Art Show, I met his friends
Popular Melrose native, John Turner, 75, dies
by Jack Driscoll
... succumbs after fighting cancer for 11 years; from well-known family
Waiting for the Dogface parade.
by Joe Sullivan
... Why you won't see me in the line of March on Memorial Day.
The wild water
by Shirley Rabb
... waiting for the calm
Local readers crowd Brattle speaker
from Don Norris
... super lecture, but readers overwhelm speaker for appraisals
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Roulette, Howdy Doody, Sweet Kiss
They're back!
by Betty Rossi
... just like the swallows that return to Capistrano
Once upon a time
by Betty Rossi
... once upon a time...hmmmm, once upon a time
Caveman graffiti
by Betty Rossi
... now that Spring is here, we will be noticing more than the flowers
Shaver O'Brien's biggest fight.
by Joe Sullivan
... who knew that it would be with arithmetic?
Pictorial: Going to the dogs
Photos. comments from Don Norris
... a kindred gathering of Melrose K-9s
The Divine Presence
by Joe Sullivan
... I thought that might have been you.
No school snow days in February
by Betty Rossi
... while I was taking snow pictures, my daughter sent me a few via the computer..a beautiful thing
Seniors get lowdown on brain-fade
from the SilverStringers
... MGH research scientist talks about MRI, catscan, alzheimers ...
The quiet of Ell Pond
by Shirley Rabb
... a cold winter's day
Precious pieces
by Lillian Campbell
... Nothing to do? Here's a needy suggestion ...
One of life's embarrassing moments
by Bob Campbell
... a Melrose native recalls ...
Sweetie, you're my ONLY Valentine ...
from the SilverStringers
... but I can't quite remember your name ...
Woe is February 8 and its blizzard
Photos from Rick Mockler, Florence Shea, Shirley Rabb and Don Norris
... remembering that storm through photos
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Kemo Sabe, Tom & Jerry cartoon, Howard Hughes
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Galileo, Ralph Kramden, 10 ft emu
Multi-family living in Melrose -- boon or bust?
from Don Norris
... the aldermen just had to tweak the regulations a little
Baseball in Melrose, as it was in the '50s
By Dave Powers
... former third-base, now from New Hampshire, delights in great memories
Eileen, the third of ten Driscolls, dies at age 89
by Jack Driscoll
... Excerpts about the family's live wire taken from memoir, 'Picnic for Twelve'
Jonathan's bread
by Betty Rossi
... when Jonathan told me that I was in for a real treat
Hats hats hats --- endless hats
from Don Norris
... Mirror writer uncovers 75 hats in the closets
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... wheelbarrow, wooden love spoons, Super Bowl broadcast
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... trampoline, sauerkraut, Truman Capote
They say that La Befana is the Giver of Gifts
by Betty Rossi
... La Befana gave gifts to good and bad children in Italy
163 Upham St. perfect for Driscolls and for aspiring athletes
by Jack Driscoll
... Memoir describes roomy home with two long side yards, barn, orchard — and 'It' cake
Sixty years later, lunch at Durgin Park
from Don Norris
... local couple laugh at the changing times
Puzzle: What's that strange red building in the distance?
from Don Norris
... continuing the "Where are we" series
Memoir reveals ups & downs inside large Melrose family
By Jack Driscoll
... Courtship letters, diary and more buttress 'Picnic for Twelve'
Home for the Holidays -- interesting photos
from the SilverStringers
... scenes from downtown
Home for the Holidays -- the opening
from the SilverStringers
... scenes from opening night in the city's main business center
Home for the Holidays -- the people and their offspring
from the SilverStringers
... nosing around town with a Canon at the ready ...
Latest on new construction -- Essex Street
from the SilverStringers
... a pictorial update on what's happening in Melrose
Home for the Holidays -- Santa arrives, the MHS girls are honored
from the SilverStringers
... first ever women's state title -- first MHS title in 40 years
Following Yonder Star
by Joe Sullivan
... December 25, 1952, Kumwah, North Korea
A kiss is still a kiss
by Betty Rossi
... a kiss is still a kiss, so the song goes
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Coca-Cola, the Mayflower, Salvation Army kettle
Where are we, young man?
by Don Norris
... the quest to discover where we are continues ...
Thousand-mile hurricane a bust for Melrose
by Don Norris in an interview with Mayor Rob Dolan
... emergency crews ready, city escapes serious damage
Hockey is my favorite spectator sport
by Kay McCarte
... and after more than 50 years I still love it.
Memories of Dorothy O'Connor
by Silverstringers
... remembering Dorothy
Old Universalist Church conversion nears completion
from Joan Alcala and Don Norris
... possible December date, target for opening
Museum of Natural History
by Betty Rossi
... once again, I had a great time with my daughter and grandchildren
Pumpkin picking
by Betty Rossi
... it's the time of the year when you carve pumpkins
What's that happening in Stoneham?
by Tom Dillon
... a massive undertaking is taking place in the Fells
It was a scary time
by Casa
... and I don't want to go through this again
Wild and wooly earthquake stories --
By all the Stringers
... Stringers shake, rattle and roll -- well, some did, some didn't
Reader laments unthinking drivers
by Don Norris
... Biggest gripe: Failing to use turn signals
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... rest room, doggy disco, Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
What's in a name?
by Jerry Norton
... a team by any other name
Stringers venture into MMTV
from Editor Don Norris
... Council on Aging endorses MMTV connection
The cost of pickin' apples ...
from Don Norris
... great fun, really good apples, but, ah ...
Melrose is flying high
by Shirley Rabb
... flags for all seasons
Old spices
by Betty Rossi
... while rummaging through my spice cabinet
It started on September 22nd at 10:49am
by Shirley Rabb
... and it is still changing
Apple picking
by Betty Rossi
... my daughter brought my grandchildren apple picking
In defense of Bostonese
by Russ Priestley
... I would like a word, or more, with you outsiders
Bang the drum slowly
by Jerry Norton
… with apologies to author Mark Harris
Summer is over, hurrah
by Casa
... but it really was not too bad
Red Hat review 2012
by Shirley Rabb
... Over The What Hill Gang at play
My dad came from Salt Lake City
by Betty Rossi
... every other year, we drove out West
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... computer bugs, Pigs Eye, rob Peter to pay Paul
Did you Know?
by Florence Shea
... train whistle, Checkmate, vigule
Voting
by Jerry Norton
... the devil is in the details
A few words of sympathy
by Russ Priestley
... in regard to the English language
Point of view
by Tom Dillon
... I went to Harold Parker State Park
How old is old?
by Casa
... I don't understand the aging process
Sandcastles
by Betty Rossi
... when we got to the beach, I couldn't believe my eyes
Time began in a garden
by Betty Rossi
... they say that time began in a garden
Meteorology 101
by Jerry Norton
... setting the record straight
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... barber poles, sneezing, epistaxiophobia, kites
Ell Pond
by Jerry Norton
... I remember
Operation Resolve
by Tom Dillon
... A project started by five students
The storm
by Betty Rossi
... sitting here by candlelight
Something personal about swimming in Ell Pond
from Don Norris
... swans are bottom-feeding, turtles are multiplying, the pond is getting shallow
Here's the true meaning of "Skating on Thin Ice ..."
from Jack Driscoll
... among the tall stories on Ell Pond ...
Another train story
by Jerry Norton
... all aboard!
Sad farewell
by Jackie Wattenberg
... to Breads 'n Bits
Jibber jabber
by Betty Rossi
... a few nights ago
The block party
by Betty Rossi
... ever had a block party?
A stroll around our Ell Pond
from Don and Lorry Norris
... a delightful park surrounds a dying kettlepond
The beat goes on
by Russ Priestley
... and on and on
Hello Melrose Mirror
by Jerry Norton
... it's me again
Seniors' favorite Irishman hangs it up
from the SilverStringers
... after 15 years, Mike McDonough retires
Finally! We got to do the Duck Boat thing
from Don Norris
... old history, but a beautiful new look at Boston
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... money doesn't stink, caligynephobia, hospital beds
What's this?! A branch library in the Highlands???
by Charles Coombs
... Charlie looks back to an earlier time ...
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... dynamite, vinegar, zelophobia
Jaelyn's new hat
by Betty Rossi
... in a time when most girls don baseball caps ...
Jaelyn wants snow
by Betty Rossi
... Twinkle, twinkle little star
Tribute to Sonia Schreiber Weitz
by Dorothy O'Connor
... a courageous and meaningful life
Happy Mother's Day, Rose
by Betty Rossi
... guess who had seven babies
"SOLDIERS MEMORIAL SAILORS"
by Russ Priestley
... the title is chiseled into the granite facade.
A place where memories are made
by Kay McCarte
... and these are some of mine
What Memorial Hall means to me
by Dorothy O'Connor
... a local gem of acoustical clarity
My place in the car
by Casa
... this is the place to be
Memorial Day parade
by Florence Shea
... a behind the scenes look as the parade is planned
Did you know ?
by Florence Shea
... Mageirocophobia, walla-walla, cotton candy machine
The Great Escape
by Betty Rossi
... Jaelyn didn't know that Honey knew every escape route
Human's eating habits make me wonder
by Casa
... there must be something about portion control
Eating out
by Carol Nelson
... yum
An announcement
by Carol Nelson
... Coming soon to Bowden Park, in Melrose
Historical Society honors key Melrosians
by Rick Mockler
... Arnold Williams and V. Edward Perkins
I am eleven years old and my parents were lost
by Casa
... but I was not really too scared
A virtual banquet
by Russ Priestley
... a wry observation of regional culture
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Cole Porter, bactrachophobia, Wilma Flintstone
The Song Is You
By Candis Jan Stout
... the lyrics fit the occasion
About Felix Gendro, once a Melrosian
By Candis Jan Stout
... to love a place ...
Gendrot's valentine to the city
By Candis Jan Stout
... famous landscape artist's gift still pays dividends
When I walked into the living room ...
by Don and Lorry Norris
... I knew that she was the one I would marry
A blind date pays off for the long run
from Frank and Marion
... and they just keep on dancing ...
This couple met at Trinity Church
from Judy and Clark
... but he was so much older.
Persistance pays off for this couple
From Ralph and Angie
... a couple of shoemakers tie the knot
All about a blind date ...
from Sheila and Jim
... handsome sailor and his 'out-going' date
He was six-three, she an even five feet
from Richard and Phyllis Gorman
... and 300 came to the wedding
Blind dates didn't show, but love did
from Peter and Marion Gianino
... it happened at Mosely's in 1954
True romance "Under the Yum Yum Tree"
from Phyllis and Bob Blacklock
... philosophically, this pair are softies
St. Patrick's Day
by Florence Shea
... why the Irish celebrate this day
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... The Poor Millionaire,Martenitsa, automysophobia
A love story late in life
by Dorothy O'Connor
... an auto-biography turns into a fairy tale
First in the Nation
by Russ Priestley
... the 'me first' generation
Valentine's Day
by Florence Shea
... St. Valentine and romance
January on the beach
by Casa
... I had it almost to myself
I can handle this
from Charles Coombs
... all part of growing up
Creative Swedish Weaving Classes
by Joan Alcala
... Kathy Bowen, the Swedish weaving instructor at the Milano Center in Melrose
loves Swedish weaving.
The accidental apostle
by Joe Sullivan
... he just happened to be in the neighborhood.
Local lady cooks up a storm on Mount Washington
from Priscilla Powers Simm and Donald R. Norris
... carrying volunteerism to the top of the mountain
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... coat hangers, metrophobia,candy hearts
Resolutions
by Carol Nelson
... for 2012
The Christmas vacuum story
by Carol Nelson
... of 2011
Bob Driscoll dies less than year after brother Jim
by Jack Driscoll
... A mentor and model, Bob was unflappable and enjoyed his bad golf shots
I have decided to retire
by Betty Rossi
... after forty years and five mayors
Fate, date and my lifelong mate
by Russ Priestley
... I was a winner... the Red Sox? I don't remember.
Did you know ?
by Florence Shea
... Hair dryers, leathernecks, stasibasiphobia
Veterans' Day breakfast becomes tradition
from SilverStringer Don Norris
... 70-some veterans of peace and war honored by 857 middle school kids ...
Melrose Energy Challenge has receptive audience
by Joan Alcala
... November 13, 2011 Energy Challenge at Melrose City Hall showed enthusiastic response for special presentations about no-cost home energy assessment and access to Mass Save rebates.
Share the memory of your Valentine
from Candis Stout
... luncheon, concert and reading planned for February
A letter to Santa
by Florence Shea
... remembering toys we hoped to find under the tree
Science can be tricky
by Charlie Coombs
... a Winthrop School kid wonders "Why?"
Public invited to songfest at Milano Center
from the Senior Echoes
... North Reading group welcomes the holidays
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Atelophobia, Sinterklaas, get fired
This is Ell Pond
by Shirley Rabb
... viewed from the Fellsway side
Our waning time
by Shirley Rabb
... yet there is still beauty in our leaving
Century-old collection of post cards uncovered
from the SilverStringers
... Seventy, mostly used, messages from the early 1900's
Putting away her dancing shoes ...
by Betty Rossi
... our friend Anne MacGillivray is leaving the Milano Center
‘Tis the season
by Jerry Norton
… my mother messed with my mind
Re-living the French and Indian War
by Don Norris
... Stringer gets caught in crossfire
Red Hat Review 2011
by Shirley Rabb
... and it was a very good year
Time to go
by Charles Coombs
... Whittier School, play-time, nap-time ...
Maine excursion: a lovable donkey
from Don and Lorry Norris
... Freeport farm folks take in neglected animals
More on things my mother used to say
by Betty Rossi
... my dear friend Anthony read the October issue and e-mailed me
Prohibition revisited
by Jerry Norton
... and more fine tuning
Black September
by Jerry Norton
… wha’ happen?
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Post-it-Notes, mosquito statue, samba
York's Drug Store
by Charles Coombs
... memories from the 1930's
The death of an old companion
by Russ Priestley
Even more on "Lennie's On The Turnpike"
from Steve Johnson
... eight-year-old article still draws attention
This was Melrose in the early 1900's, part 2
from Russ Priestley
This was Melrose in the early 1900's
from Russ Priestley
... as revealed in a personal letter handwritten
to a friend for her 100th birthday, March, 1985
Middlesex League Volleyball champs open new season
from Don Norris
Surprising moment
by Dorothy O'Connor
... I was at the head of the list
'Suhprise, suhprise!' as Gomer Pyle would say.
by Russ Priestley
... an unusual situation
Surprising moment
by Kay McCarte
... we really did go
Surprising moment
by Florence Shea
... an almost tasteless food I avoided
A life well-lived
from Marie Ryan and Barbara Bernardi
... Anna Merino turns 100
An upcoming trip
by Casa
... I can just feel it
Did you know ?
by Florence Shea
... Martha Washington, a flink, the donut hole
Speaking of the weather
by Jerry Norton
… let me explain
On vacation: Especially aboard the Orient Express
by Kay McCarte
... no murder, just a lot of fun
Redevelopment of an Essex Street Neighborhood
by Joan Alcala
... developers are planning to build a 16 unit residential dwelling in a former church
and office building.
In praise of book groups
by Dorothy O'Connor
... a new perspective
Melrose "goes green" with new energy efficiency program
by Joan Alcala
... an interview with Manager Martha Grover at City Hall
On vacations: At the movies on Cape Cod
by Betty Rossi
... the summer I fell in love with Clark Gable.
On vacations: A most memorable journey
by Russ Priestley
... but first, I'll recall all.
On vacations: Once in a lifetime ...
by Don and Lorry Norris
... nine thousand miles and a year later ...
On vacations: A summer outing -- for one
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... learning new skills on old Cape Cod
On vacations: All about fishing in the deep
by Florence Shea
... the prize was worth the trip
On vacations: My worst ever ...
by Dorothy O'Connor
... The frost line in Florida is somewhere to the South ...
On vacations: My best summer
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... a more ill-equipped person to run a household ...
History lesson: Neighbors helping neighbors
by Don Norris
... mid-winter storm knocks out power for a week
On vacations: Overall, Maine's the best!
by Shirley Rabb
... mainly mine
National Grandparents Day
by Florence Shea
... honoring grandma and grandpa
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Tootsie Rolls, pirate talk, the bagel
'It could happen to you...'
by Russ Priestley
... an update
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Ivory bar soap, Prozac for dogs, Indian Week
The art of photographing a Bruins victory parade
photo essay from Louise Fennell, story from Don Norris
... the Bruins take the cup, millions come out to get a picture
Melrose goes Hawaiian, luau rocks senior center
from Betty Rossi
... party puts senior crowd to the test
A farewell to an old classmate
by Jerry Norton
… the thinning ranks
Is it pride or vanity?
by Shirley Rabb
... perhaps Roget will give us a better understanding
Rolling Thunder
by Betty Rossi
... I was at a funeral for a fallen Marine and met members of the group of
Rolling Thunder
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... Declaration of Independence, bungee jumping, achluophobia
"Foreign Correspondent" Eleanor Jenkins passes
from the SilverStringers
... Stringers lose Philadelphia connection
The Bond Garden
by Shirley Rabb
... a place of beautiful color and comfort
A life of service in three acts
by Dorothy S. O'Connor
... and counting
D-Day sixth of June
by Joe Sullivan
... when a memory of D-Day, June 6, 1944, becomes instead, DNA for history.
Father's Day
by Florence Shea
... celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society
Mother's Day
by Florence Shea
... the origin of the May holiday honoring our maternal bonds
Chair Caning at the Senior Center
by Betty Rossi
... you, too, could do this
Confession of a pack rat
by Russ Priestley
... no other one would know one
Successful food drive supports two local pantries
by Carole P. Tate
... Promotion by Johnnie's Foodmaster stores boosted the efforts of Veterans
Services Advisory Board
Great news
by Betty Rossi
... Mel and Rose are back in town
A memory of Melrose
by Jerry Norton
... and a ten-cent caper
We all have our little vanities
by Shirley Rabb
... and they are out there for all the world to see
Quinn Dairy history mystery
by Carole P. Tate
... Mystery lady in 1920's photograph with "Quinn Dairy" written on the back: owner
seeks a Quinn descendant to claim the photo.
A secretary's testimonial to her boss
from Susan Krasko
... insights and inspirations gained from thirteen years working with Jack Beckley
And don't come back no more, no more.
by Joe Sullivan
... Jack Beckley hits the road, and not coming back is about the best retirement wish that anyone could hope for.
A multi-task man for a multi-task job
by Dorothy O'Connor
... Bidding adieu to the retiring COA Executive Director, Jack Beckley
Counting Our Blessings
by Dorothy O'Connor
... Re-examining our childhoods
A tale of two cities
by Jerry Norton
… with apologies to Charles Dickens
Congratulations and best wishes to Jack Beckley
from some of his friends
... from friends and co-workers upon your retirement
"The Fighter" film used Irish Thunder's research
by Carole P. Tate
... Halloran's research fed the screenplay for movie "The Fighter"
A tribute to Jack Beckley upon his retirement
by Kay McCarte
... in appreciation by his co-workers on the staff of the Melrose Mirror
St. Patrick's Day symbols
from Betty Rossi
... facts about shamrocks, leprechauns, shillelaghs and more
Ship me a dozen grandmas overnight please
by Carole P. Tate
... In this age of fast food and instant internet information, even grandparenting can happen in the blink of an eye.
Famous words... some not so famous
by Russ Priestley
... and other quotes of note
Requiem for a daughter
by Jerry Norton
... a part of me
Wow, this has been too much for me
by Casa
... I am just too small
Did you know ?
by Florence Shea
... Roman goddess Juno, Flag day, armored knights
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... a goddess, military honors, and a president who got bounced from his own party
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... the origins of "April", "sleep tight" and other otiose information
I ain't no teacher of English, but...
by Russ Priestley
... our society is in serious trouble
Someone named "Driscoll" ...
by Joe Sullivan
... what I remember about a guy I really liked.
Tribute to a gardener
Dorothy O'Connor
... about the "Adopt-A-Site" program
Jim Driscoll dies at 86: 'Quite a guy'
by Jack Driscoll
... Loving husband, father, grandfather and city leader as well
One noodle
by Carol Nelson
... Soups on!
Melrose responds to citizens with winter emergencies
From the office of the Mayor, edited by Carole P. Tate
... unusual times call for unusual caring
Did You Know?
by Florence Shea
... interesting tidbits about March, the nature of chocolate, and 11 more
Many rocks of ages
by Shirley Rabb
... the colors, the shapes, the wonder
We have been shades of green and reds and gold
by Shirley Rabb
... and now we are the color of rust
Did you know?
by Florence Shea
... interesting tidbits about February, the meaning of rose colors, and 9 more
Closet cleaning
by Carol Nelson
... Heavens to Fibber Magee!
Did you know?
Florence Shea
... more fun facts
Strange food, another world
by SilverStringer Don Norris
... amazing how the age-old tastes stay with us
DID YOU KNOW?
by Florence Shea
... some items of trivia for you
Thanksgiving: November and all year long
provided by Carole P. Tate
... Volunteers, donors and coordinators provide groceries for over 150 families through "Servant's Heart" Food Pantry in Melrose
Remembering Elsie Pearl
by Carol Nelson
... our sweet, funny lady has gone
Caring, sharing, loving
by Dorothy O'Connor
... Local family helps victims of Haiti earthquake
Melrose goes green -- officially!
from the office of Mayor Dolan
Energy Commission produces 'Green' Open House Tour
from the Melrose Energy Commission
... six local homes opened for inspection
Beautiful gardens
by Tom Dillon
... are a source of enjoyment for animals as well as people
Local family tours Italy
from Barbara Leedham
... two sisters and a brother visit Vatican
MBTA hands out new Charlie Cards
from the Milano Center
... click, click, click and it's all done
Pine Banks in the Fall
by Shirley Rabb
... thank you for the glorious colors of the season
The arrowhead ...
by Steve Hall
... before New England, there was West Texas
Traffic jam where? In the Humber??
Mail from Peter Green
... we just don't cater to commercial interests
Local kids and philanthropy
from City Hall
... backpacking on the way to school
'Seussical Jr' scheduled at Middle School
from the MS Drama Club
... public urged to attend new production
Flight fright
by Jerry Norton
… I could have taken the train
More about Ell Pond
by Len Dalton
It is a 'melluva hess'
by Russ Priestley
... a reference to a comedy team
Red Hat review 2010
by Shirley Rabb
... it was a wonderful, fun filled year
Bahia blues
by Jerry Norton
... and a cultural clash
Families launch ANOVA School, an inventive experience
by Carole P. Tate
... New regional private school serves families with children identified as gifted and talented.
Calling names
Dorothy O'Connor
... Giving names to inanimate objects
Visions of jellyfish danced in his head
by Tom Dillon
... Cape Cod through the eyes of a little explorer
Surprise visits
by Kay McCarte
... from a reader of and writer for the Melrose Mirror
A delicate matter
by Jerry Norton
... so let’s keep a lid on it
The soldier who cried
by Joe Sullivan
... not only does a mother's love know no bounds, sometimes it pays
interest.
A promise fullfilled
by Casa
... sorry I am a little late
Life in the land of the grieving - phase two
by Ed Wright
... Loneliness - you can't go home again
Big John, an allegory
by Russ Priestley
... but nothing to do with Al Gore
Tall tales on Ell Pond and the recent ice age
by Don Norris
... writer gets to play geologist, finds water not too deep.
There are some good folks out there
by Don Norris
... from sorrow comes the joy of giving
Tunes and Tales on Beebe Estate lawn
by Carole P. Tate
... July and August: free family fun concerts promoted by Hallmark Health
A nostalgic trip back to Pleasure Island
from Joseph P. Guzzo
... a Melrose native recalls being a kid again
Thoughts while shaving
by Jim Tierney
ATM
by Jerry Norton
... one more challenge
Doctor Samuel Mudd's most famous case.
by Joe Sullivan
... how Civil War history will become a personal issue to some students of the future.
Life in the land of the grieving - shock and awe
by Ed Wright
... Ed struggles to deal with the loss of his wife after 55 years of marriage.
The tooth, forsooth
by Jerry Norton
… a dental dilemma
Patriotism at-a-glance
by Carole P. Tate
... Families at home everywhere in America also pay a price for our freedoms.
Here's a glance at a few Melrosians in - or related to - the military.
Favorite places: whimsey and reality
by Don Norris
... favorite places in Melrose? That's easy ...
Mount Happy
by Joe Sullivan
... Mount Hood Golf Course is my favorite spot
Asking me my favorite spot....
by Russ Priestley
... causes recall of quite a lot
Southward ho!
by Jerry Norton
... a belated train story
Ah, a blessed event has happened in town
From the SilverStringers' swan watch
... the people quietly celebrate the birth of two baby swans
The great water fiasco leaves Melrose thirsting
by Don Norris
... is this a sign of hairier times to come?
Railroad resources online
by Carole Tate
... Historical pictures, postcards, and RR memorabilia for everyone, from the curious to the fanatic!
Stony staircase to heavenly heights
by Carole Tate
... Mt. Hood tower inspires more than one spiritual journey
Childhood choo choo memories
from Lora Crouss as told to Carole Tate
... The rackety thunder under the bridge was wonderful!
Tracking train tales from childhood til today
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... the sound and sight of old puffer engines faded away, but my memories stay vivid.
Reverence, chowing down, and an Easter egg hunt!
by SilverStringer Don Norris
... the subtle point is, where are we all from?
Warm hockey memories of icy Ell Pond
from Bob Campbell, MHS Class of 1942
... Boston College's 2010 hockey victory fires up 1942 local pond players
D.C. to Boston in a barber chair
by Russ Priestley
... it beats waiting at the station
A southern train scene from the Civil War
by Don Norris
... In 1863, the "new" railway brought it's own benefits and dangers
I am on the road again
by Casa
... this will be fun
For it's hi! hi! hee! in the field artillery!
by Joe Sullivan
... but not all the time.
School life spotlight
by Carole Tate
... (1)Winners of Epilepsy Awareness drawing contest (2)Festival of Nations at Lincoln School
The lowdown on higher ups
by Russ Priestley
... kangaroos, wallabies and wombats too
Picture this
by Shirley Rabb
... a look into the past
"Wind In The Willows" musical features Melrose student
by Carole Tate
... Kidstock! transforms a Lincoln School 8 year old into a singing, dancing toad
Whiskers' Window - April 2010
by Sir Tommy Whiskers, Feline Reporter
... my search at Lincoln School -or was it Lincoln restaurant?
A simple, speedy system
by Russ Priestley
... all bars hold
February storm and not so storm
by Shirley Rabb
... some views from our windows
Internet Introduction for Elders at Milano Center
by Carole Tate
... Seniors get direct access to health information, employment services, recreation on "the web". Find out how to do this and more....
Whiskers Window, March 2010
by Sir Tommy Whiskers, Feline Reporter
... My search for the missing half-size humans begins.
Dialogue days: you & school committee chat!
by Carole Tate
... your chance to have a one-to-one hallway conversation.
Riding the Downeaster and more
by Louise Fennell
... it's more fun than driving
Focus on citizens: shaping future school life
by Carole Tate
... Citizens speak their minds about schools -- because the School District asked for it!
167-foot tall Wind Turbine under consideration for Mount Hood
by Joe Sullivan
... could be even taller depending on golf course's electric power needs.
How the Dudes learned me to talk Texas
by Joe Sullivan
... even though I was doin' somethin' else all the while.
Whisker's Window
by Sir Tommy Whiskers, Feline Correspondent
... debut article of a refined feline
First Night in Boston
Louise Fennell
...the wonder of First Night
An almost inside dog
by Casa
...this is the season
I was back in Melrose
by Eleanor Jenkins
... it was so good to be home.
The tooth truth
by Russ Priestley
... more than you need to know, foresooth
A Red Hat review of 2009
by Shirley Rabb
..and looking forward to 2010
After fifty three years, an old soldier pays a debt.
by Joe Sullivan
... he seeks and finds the old pal he owes it to.
Stockings for soldiers
by Linda Callanan
... one neighborhood's project for Veterans Day
View from my windows
by Louise Fennell
... the beauty outside my windows
Labor Day to May first
by Casa
...it's my time now
Timeline of a life well-spent
from Marie Merino Ryan
... one hundred years with Gentleman Jim Milano
James E. Milano
by Kay McCarte
... Happy 100th birthday
Mount Hood function rooms to be air conditioned
by Joe Sullivan
... Park Commission approves $90 thousand bid on October 27.
The gift of years
by Ed Wright
... life at 82
I don't understand
by Casa
... the human's language
More than just another pizza place
by Joseph P. Guzzo
... truly an institution
Signs of our times
by Shirley Rabb
...summer into fall
Creeping crime
by Russ Priestley
... how could you not notice?
Introducing Zeke
by Eleanor Jenkins
... Steve Hall, my son in law, a resident of Melrose since 1994, has a new family member, Zeke.
Riding the rails for adventure or survival
by Arnold Koch
..."They were hoboes, and with every word they uttered...it all spelled adventure." Jack London 1890's
Times have changed at the old ballyard
by Jim Tierney
... and how “suite” it is
Peru---more than Machu Picchu
by Louise Fennell
... the people and animals of Peru
Proposed athletic field turns into a hot topic at Park Commission meeting
by Joe Sullivan
...Mount Hood neighbors pose challenging questions and strong opinions about Park Commission's selection.
Melrose seniors do ‘the robot'
by Daniel DeMaina
... Nexi expresses emotions through human-like face
It is dog-gone hot
by Casa
...but it is almost over
Stearns & Hill's, Inc.
by Ed Boyd and Tom Dillon
... a delicious place to eat!
Red Hatters on the go again
by Shirley Rabb
... it was like a hole in one
Consultant updates Mount Hood feasibility study for Park Commission
Joe Sullivan
... proposals developed by Beals and Thomas and Commission's own sub committee
are heavily affected by available space and environmental considerations.
The pond between two cities
by Shirley Rabb
... serene, peaceful and just plain beautiful
Macchu Picchu
by Louise Fennell
... my visit to Peru
This is my Providence
by Jim Tierney
... words of Roger Williams (not the pianist)
Grandparents Day is September 13th
By Joseph P. Guzzo
... all they want is to see you, hug you, and talk to you
Me Tarzan
by John Averell
... my moment of fame
Park Commission reviews initial recommendations of feasibility study with Mount Hood golfers.
Joe Sullivan
... improvements both big and small can bring major changes and additions to the Mount Hood Golf Course
ALS, MS and a 'Yes'
by Russ Priestley
... thanks to Lisa, Abby, Kaitlyn and Editor Carol
Father Goose gets a new outfit
by Joan Alcala, photos from Tom Dillon
... Father Goose -- a neighborhood landmark in Melrose
A new 'King of the Road'
from Joseph P. Guzzo
... speaking of motorcycles
Park Commission retains top-notch consultant for Feasibility Study
by Joe Sullivan
... Beals and Thomas, Inc., will develop new ideas for family-oriented recreational facilities at Mount Hood.
I sold my Jeep
by Shirley Rabb
... a hard thing to do
Master of the Macabre
by Russ Priestley
... also known as a poet and originator of detective fiction
Requiem for a sister
by Jerry Norton
… “the mystic chords of memory”
Coming or going, where on earth are we today?
from Tom Dillon
... last month? Why, this war memorial is on the site of the old Gooch School'
Memories of a 5 1/2 year old
from Priscilla Hunt Porter
... a strange change
What were you doing when……..?
by Jim Tierney
… and how far back does your memory go?
Deering Lumber - a company with endurance
by Joan Alcala; modern photos by Tom Dillon; 1959 fire photos by Don Norris
... history of a company servicing Melrose for 137 years
The significance of Mothers' Day
by Carol Priestley
... continues on and on
Auguste Rodin 1640-1700
by Joe Sullivan
... a lady puts the historic sculptor on the clock
Memories of Marie
by SilverStringers
... Marie Salamanca, loved by all
The tall skinny kid
Len Dalton
... my first job
The legacy of the Minutemen
by Russ Priestley
... and how Melrose Minutemen contributed
My memorable Melrose moments
by Bob Campbell, MHS 1942
... a little football between jobs
Spring pops out on Mount Hood
from Don and Lorry Norris
... snow's gone, grass is green, golfers are out
Where on Earth are we? The May quiz
from Tom Dillon
... Second in the series of finding where we stand ...
How's your texting going?
from Jim Tierney
... are you keeping up with your grandkids?
My struggle with an OLPC laptop
by John Averell
... overcoming the keyboard with an achilles heel
Profile of an English teacher and writer
by Joan Alcala
... an interview with Solomon Demeke
Murphy’s by the sea
by Jerry Norton
… does anyone remember?
Some Arizona baseball stories
by Steve Johnson
... the dos and don'ts from Ted and Jim
The restaurant scene
by Jerry Norton
… sound familiar?
The Tomato
Steve Johnson
... hang in there
Birthdays have lost their meaning.
by Carol Priestley
... rite of passage or contemporary comparison?
Valentine's Day memories
by Carol Priestley
... when we could celebrate by just being kids
Snow, snow beautiful snow
by Casa
... I have so much fun
Melrose residents speak out at Stoneham Public Hearing about Ravine Road
by Joe Sullivan
...Melrose participants show that blocking entry to Ravine Road from Fellsway shifts traffic to other, even smaller Melrose neighborhood streets.
You roiling river
by Jerry Norton
... and the rains kept coming
A review of a Red Hatter's 2008
by Shirley Rabb
... as our group now welcomes the challenge of 2009
A Luddite visits the Apple Store
by Dorothy O'Connor
... "you're never too old to learn," but some people don't care
How many days make one weak
by Russ Priestley
... with a resultant fear of window shades
Becoming older
by Dorothy O'Connor
... a new definition
Book Signing by Jack Driscoll
by Jack Beckley
... come meet the author and mentor of the SilverStringers
Melrose Friends of the Aging Create the Jim Driscoll Fund
by Jack Beckley
... thanks to the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Number six
by Ed Boyd
... Amy has a way of pulling herself out of a hole.
The Christmas that almost wasn't
by Carol Priestley
... and how my view changed forever
Jim Milano's birthday bash
by Kay McCarte
... a night to remember
Ellen the Plumber
by Joe Sullivan
... an issue of the presidential campaign shows up in an a very unexpected place.
SilverStringer-inspired book gives tips on generating ideas
by Jack Driscoll
... excerpts from 'Couch Potatoes Sprout' cite Melrose techniques
After the falling
by Shirley Rabb
... we are surrounded by color
Flubs, left-overs and other inconsequential news
Observations from Editor Don Norris
... breaking non-news on the home front -- December 2008
Community meal reflects the times
by Joan Alcala
... welcome to the new program at Milano Senior Center
Murphy’s By the Sea
by Jerry Norton
... does anyone remember?
Happy 99th birthday, Jim
by Kay McCarte
... those were the days, my friend.
Melrose, the city that believes in interfaith assistance
by Shirley Rabb
... and we can prove it
Are you one of these threats to our health?
by Russ Priestley
... they are increasing in prevalence
Another fine mess
By Jerry Norton
… addendum to Priestley's "sinking boat"
Senior golfer recalls where he played golf — and skied — as a boy
by Bob Dunn
... Mount Hood boasted tee shots off cliff, tobogganing across road
A simple gesture to some
by Bonnie Moore
... a special bond to me
Victorian Fair 2008
by Joan Alcala
... the volunteer spirit of Melrose business community and organizations
Why pick on the Y Generation?
by Carol Priestley
... a categorical complaint from the country
An airport meeting continues an unrecognized ongoing ritual
by Joe Sullivan
... soldiers in the ongoing battle of somewhere else
Coincidentally
by Carol Nelson
... a camping adventure
The flatlander's guide to Vermont
by Carol Priestley
... Yup, heed these hints when in the hinterland
Working in the fields of the Lord
by Joe Sullivan
... Melrose grandmother Sara Linnehan volunteers
for medical missionary work in the Dominican Republic
Nice but naughty Spider
by Dororthy O'Connor
... something about fried green tomatoes ...
'Where have you been?' 'Out.'
by Russ Priestley
... 'and what have you been doing?' 'Nothin''
The mighty oak hath fallen
from Marie Merino Ryan
... 'Woodman, spare that tree'
Almost drowned - a true story
by Ed Wright
... it wasn't my time to go
Life in the fast lane
by Jerry Norton
... with the wind in his mustache
The dog days of summer are gone
by Casa
... and boy am I glad
Doing something that scared her
from Lynne McPherson
... meet our September Guest Writer from Australia,
relating her adoption of an Ethiopian boy.
Any Thursday, Sally Frank's Market
by Joan Alcala
... fresh fruits, veggies and other articles for sale
"Whirled Peas"
by Carol Nelson
... dreams and aspirations
In the company of women
from Dorothy O'Connor
... retiring teachers renew time together
Workspace, workspace, what's in a workspace?
by Don Norris
... does that messy desk reflect YOUR personality?
Thrills, chills and spills
by Russ Priestley
... and a return to peace in one piece
Global Campus in Bradford, Vermont
by Carol Priestley
... learning as a lifelong adventure
'7 Over 70' awards presented
from The Melrose Free Press
It's time (at 77) to get a new motorcycle
by Don Norris
... what makes riding a bike so fascinating?
K-9 action at Hesseltine Park
by Shirley Rabb
... dogs of many colors
The deadliest catch
by Jerry Norton
... and a dilemma
My father's pendant
by Bonnie Moore
... the rising phoenix
Dark days in Melrose
by Jerry Norton
... the Great Depression blues
The poor sports fan
by Russ Priestley
... is this what 'crowd control' means?
How I fell in love ... with words
from Carol Priestley
... a love lasting a lifetime
A Silver Stringer's excellent adventure
by Joe Sullivan
... a delegate's day at the State Democratic Convention
Dog days of summer
by Casa
... it's too darn hot
Entertaining a visitor
by Shirley Rabb
... in just seven days
Another chapter in the saga of M. M. Hubert
from Sr. Mary Samson, SHCJ
... we never know where our stories will lead
Then your number comes up
by Ed Wright
... and you get caught in the draft
'Angels Among Us'
from Carol Priestley
... a frank and earnest revelation
Melrose author's book protests all wars
Interview by Carol Nelson
... accuses President of abandoning American ideology
Guest writer of the month
by Laurie in "Birdland."
... suddenly, a computer-assisted lifestyle
Can we talk?
by Russ Priestley
... I'll speak first
Time
by Len Dalton
... what is time?
Mr. X. at the Y.
by Carol Nelson
... strangers at the pool
Portrait of a young dog
by Carol Nelson
... a short tail for M'Lue
Historic rubber shoe complex to survive
by Don Norris
... "The Mills" incorporated in city's "Smart Growth"
My first swim of the year
by Casa
...and boy was the water cold
Some of the good guys
by Russ Priestley
... and how they have affected our lives
A questionable legacy from a wealthy ancestor
by John Averell
... be wary of well-meant gifts
Another tale from the North Country
from Carol Priestley
... when sheep come aknocking
Have you ever been to brupper?
by Shirley Rabb
... all for a worthy cause
Taking down a tree
by Shirley Rabb
... an awesome work in progress
New Forester, old Buick. I love 'em both
from Stringer Don Norris
... wife gets the new Subaru
A park in our midst
by Shirley Rabb
... back to nature for a few hours
A sweet surprise
by Joe Sullivan
... I don't believe that's exactly what she said
What'd he say?
by Russ Priestley
... twist tonguers
Canine capers by Casa
by Casa
...a change in the weather
Jenkins family re-visits Philly flower show
by Eleanor Jenkins
... my Melrose daughter returns for country's largest show
Life As A Catholic Nun
Jim Driscoll and Don Norris
...An interview with Sister Isabel Goineau
Moving to the North Country...part two
from Carol Priestley
... making the most of a move
East of Suez
by Jerry Norton
... "where the best is like the worst"
Spring comes to Maine
by Carol Nelson
... memories of Maine
Dizzy Dot -- A sequel to Dorothy's December
by Dororthy O'Connor
... draped over the fender, all was not well
Dorothy's December
by Dorothy O'Connor
... counting one's celestial blessings
Stringers 'teach' at MIT
by SilverStringers
... we take part in the Future Civic Media project
The B&M train, a wave, a hoot and holler and...
by Jack Driscoll
... now it can be told
OP Two Five Roger
by Joe Sullivan
... how Murphy weasels a final look at a hill of high-impact memory.
Where is Zamboni?
by Russ Priestley
... not in your atlas?
Moving to the North Country
from Carol Priestley
... light dawns on a young couple
Super Sunday - Drooper Monday
by Russ Priestley
... "there is no joy in Mudville"
Melrose, the bedroom of Boston
by Don Norris
... location, location, location, melds with Victoriana
An interview with a new resident of Melrose
by Eleanor Jenkins
... our "foreign correspondent" talks with her daughter
A unique hometown
by Russ Priestley
... how so?
Main Street Melrose....the Wal-Mart of calories
by Joe Sullivan
... in only nine-tenths of a mile, nine different places challenge dieters with delicious assortments of baked goods.
Down memory lane
by Jerry Norton
... while under surveillance
Don't just sit there
by Russ Priestley
... do something--like think
Just a note
by Casa
... looking forward to another trip
How to find and use voter information on the Web
Jim Cerny and Al Harper
'If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers.' (Gravity's Rainbow, p. 251)
Mirror notes passing of key editor
from the SilverStringers
... Ella Letterie wrote, photographed, edited, innovated
Starting up my new OLPC laptop
by John Averell
... a pleasure and a challenge
Where is Melrose?
by John Averell
... you can't get there from here
A Christmas Carol revisited
by Jerry Norton
... and a lesson in economics
Spend some time with the Red Hatters
by Shirley Rabb
... do you think you can keep up?
How the Park Commission Chose the Mount Hood Manager
by Joe Sullivan
... Meticulous preparation by Commission results in selection procedure that's a class act
Following Yonder Star
by Joe Sullivan
... December 25, 1952, Kumwah, The Iron Triangle, North Korea
My dolls
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... a childhood hobby for the 40's
Reflections on interjections
by Russ Priestley
... it's like you know -- whatever
Face on the floor
by Ella Letterie
... t'was a balmy summer evening
Canine capers by Casa
by Casa
... this time of year
Dakota Dan litigation revisited
by Arthur Whitman
... was it Dakota Dan or Fresno Dan?
Lady Raiders go twenty straight, win league titles
from Stringer Don Norris
A visit with Lizzie
by Shirley Rabb
... the past is brought alive
Sesquipedalis
by Russ Priestley
... a foot and a half
Open Mike night at the Beebe
from Shirley Rabb
... 'Outloud' at the Beebe coffee house
The stone walls of Melrose
Shirley Rabb
... they are new, they are old and they are beautiful
One more hurrah
by Jerry Norton
... for the thin gray line
Innovation Odyssey....check it out
by Jim Tierney
... they all started here
Middle school project "Top flight", mayor says
by Stringer editor Don Norris
... but 45 minutes to drive across town ...
Stringers at AARP convention in Boston
by SilverStringers
... three days of entertainment, lectures, samples and fun
Cooking out after the service
by Shirley Rabb
... and a good time was had by all
Oh my! "O.J."
by Jerry Norton
... another fine mess
When the dog had his day
by Joe Sullivan
.. and the last shall be first ... even if he's a radio operator
A Red Hatter's meeting
by Shirley Rabb
... a welcomed and beautiful rain
Melrose opens volleyball, hosts Lexington
by Don Norris
... tryout time, cuts, the teams and the competition
"One Laptop per Child" gets personal
from the SilverStringers
... OLPC president calls on SilverStringers
The Chinese statues
by Bonnie Moore
... from junk to priceless
Babe Ruth Stars turn in perfect tourney
from the team coaches
Back to school
by Russ Priestley
... a comparison
Well, young man what do you want to be when you grow up?
by Arthur H. Whitman
... a local boy struggles for identity in WWII
President Lincoln, a grand old lady and me
by Arthur H. Whitman
... last to shake Lincoln's hand before his assassination.
The Westinghouse Airbrake
by Arthur H. Whitman
... at the movies I saw a train that broke in two
Don't fence me in
by Shirley Rabb
... I really need to keep on growin'
With their pant legs down
by Jerry Norton
... the big coverup
Confessions of a guy about to turn 80.
by Ed Wright
... don't look back
The Park Commission gamble that saved Mount Hood
by Joe Sullivan
... buried in debt, the commission takes a successful risk in 2002 with a long-term contract.
Looking for a few good writers
by Ella Letterie
... with the "Melrose connection"
My coyote friend
by Len Dalton
... my coyote friend had watched me for a long time
A change of life
by Russ Priestley
... and you did not think I was capable
Cherries anyone?
by Jerry Norton
... or a tasty drink?
Kindness, determination, love -- our Rita
from the Quinn family
Preston: Making an investment in the community
from Jack Beckley
Mary Hicks: Keeping the family together
from Kathy Bourque
Lorraine -- a volunteer for all seasons
from Meg Cashman
Christine -- always ready to lend a hand
from the Grant family
She volunteers for about everything ... Rosemary
from the Behrle family
Jim: "Father of the Year" becomes a granddad
from Colleen A. Murphy
Memories of summers past
by Eleanor Jenkins
... what a difference 75 years make
Melrose's top seniors ...
from the SilverStringers
... lauded for life style
A lightning bolt from another world
by Arthur H. Whitman
... a graduate of Melrose H.S.'44 reads to a sightless person
Mt. Hood -- the new wild west
by Len Dalton
... SilverStringer "captures" Coyote, on the loose
Hail To The Chief !
by Jerry Norton
... and the electoral process
Monhegan Island Race
from Len Dalton
... two Melrose sailors on the Monhegan Island race.
Memorial Day: The Ceremony
from Speaker James Milano, former Mayor of Melrose
... Jim Milano, at 97, asks us to remember
What's growing 'round Melrose
by Shirley Rabb
... the artistic skill of our neighbors show up in the round
Law Firm selected to advise Park Commission
by Joe Sullivan
... Ultimate goal: Choosing Mount Hood's management while avoiding a suit
Cribbage count needs a lift
from the SilverStringers
... Question: Does bingo waylay card players?
Boston Marathon 1999 - Stream-of-consciousness
by Jennifer Hanley Ross
... I know I'll be back again
Your Move
by Freeman Frank
... checkers are a challenge to the higher powers of the reflective intellect
Sailing Ain't All Peaches and Cream
by Len Dalton
... Racing sailboats can be risky.
Requires skill and some luck to avoid injury.
MHS '49 Reunion Project
by Don Norris
... You help is needed to create a Scrapbook
It's Spring Again
by Natalie Thomson
... Cleaning up
Read, read, read
by Ella Letterie
... everybody reads
Changes of heart
By Freeman Frank
... A true town-gown story of Greater Boston one century after the potato famine.
Lady Raiders wrap it up at Boosters banquet
from the SilverStringers
... Melrose dominates Middlesex basketball league
"To see the boys"
by Lora Crouss
... Ell Pond as Atlantic Ocean?
America the beautiful? ...
by Jerry Norton
... how much grace is shed?
Fire in the kitchen
by Arthur Whitman
... a surprise greeting
Law & order on the Winthrop Playground
by Arthur Whitman
... bullying was managed with effective self-discipline system.
Catching up with the Powers girls
from the SilverStringers
... pssst -- they're all grandmothers now
Iraqi blues
by Jerry Norton
... and the price of gasoline
Alonzo Garcelon Whitman
by Arthur Holmes Whitman, Jr.
... beloved principal of Melrose High
Another local canine
Eleanor Jenkins, assisted by Karen Hall
... who walks the streets and visits with neighbors in Melrose
Have you been "matched up" lately?
by Ed Wright
... What would you do?
Youle Street Coasting
by Lora Crouss
Talkin' the talk
by Russ Priestley
... advice for April
Hat Guys
by Joe Sullivan
... it's the headgear that brings us history
Way to go, Richard
by Roseanne Green
... A tribute to a friend
Living History Day
from Marie Merino Ryan
... Senior citizens, including SilverStringer Russ Priestley, go back to high school
Anonymous
by Freeman Frank
... a profile in the courage of respectable small-towners
Kicked out
from Jo Dondis, guest columnist of the month
.. the passing of an old family friend
In Massachusetts, Senior Citizen Journalism Serves as Model
Knight Citizen News Network
... Mirror appraisal gets national scan
Lady Raiders top Middlesex League -- again.
from the MHS Boosters
... at 19 and 1 -- next, the division games, then the state playoffs
Canine capers by Casa - July 2007
by Casa
...the continuing journey
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
... from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
What we do for love
by John Averell
... a winter's tale
Canine Capers by Casa-June 2007
by Casa
... the continuing journey
Twenty years as a landlady
by Alice Graham
... multi-houses with lots -- of work
A day of wonder
by Shirley Rabb
... it was a beautiful day
Salt crystal rock lamp
by Ed Boyd
... a sad story that causes looking at myself
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
... from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
In need of perspective
by Freeman Frank
... and a whole lot more that he just didn't know
Weather, weather everywhere
by Russ Priestley
... but no two snowflakes to compare
Canine capers by Casa - May 2007
by Casa
... the continuing journey
On the road - May 2007
by Shirley Rabb
... from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
Remembering Melrose -- half a century ago
from Richard Demaris, MHS '49
... a native recalls growing up in the '30s
Some memories of the B&M
by Donald F. Morrison
... railroading hobbyist speaks of early years
Those were the good old days
by J. Tierney
... or were they?
Canine capers by Casa - April 2007
by Casa
...the continuing journey
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
...from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
Global warming
by Jerry Norton
... oh my!
A remembrance of Don Murray
by Jack Driscoll
... distinguished UNH professor, writer of Globe column and many books
Favorite Christmas present
by Eleanor Jenkins
... recalling a favorite gift and Christmas
A summer vacation for one
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... learning new writing skills on Old Cape Cod
Melrose writer finds a star in Stoneham
by Joanne Olsen Imbracsio
... first day on the job, she finds an opera star
Sheriff James DiPaola receives key to the City
by Natalie Thomson
... from Mayor Robert Dolan
Canine capers by Casa March 2007
by Casa
... the continuing journey
Hannah Ginsberg
by Freeman Frank
... the indomitability of the human spirit: a true account.
The freshman
by Joe Sullivan
... back to school -- with anxiety and apprehension
Big ears on little children
by Ella Letterie
... ears the rest of the story
I found my diamond pin
by Ella Letterie
... what was lost is now found
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
...from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
Impotence, a national pandemic
by Jerry Norton
... with a little tongue-in-cheek
Radio days
by Jerry Norton
... more memories
An intimate conversation with my wife
by Don Norris
... are we making the same mistakes?
Second chances
by Carol Nelson
... a retelling of the story of Ivan Osokin
Those were the days -- the Radio Days
by Steve Johnson
... some Melrose connections
Pater Noster
by Joe Sullivan
... the power of prayer -- when you have a strong argument
Canine capers by Casa Feb-2007
by Casa
... the continuing trip
Got my fare
by Freeman Frank
... and a trifle to spare: a memory from the Korean War era
The times are changing
by Steve Johnson
... but not everywhere
Who's who at Mike Festa's lawn party
by Joe Sullivan
... Democrats' big wigs, local candidates, convene on Boston Rock Road
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
... from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
Canine capers by Casa January 2007
by Casa
... the continuing trip
History of Melrose's "Three Musketeers"
by Joanne Imbracsio
... international partying at the Levi Gould House
Canine capers by Casa, December 2006
by Casa
... the continuing trip
Adventures in Macy's spaces
from Harold Dondis
... a beautiful lady is gone
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
... on the road from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
J'accuse
by Jerry Norton
... with apologies to Emile Zola
Stringers wrap first ten years
from Don Norris and friends
... Media Lab experiment worked out just fine
Middle School: Topping it off
from the SilverStringers
Melrose volleyball: reloading, not rebuilding
from the MHS Boosters' website
... Lady Raiders living up, playing hard
Victorian Fair again a boomer
Photos, commentary by the SilverStringer Phototeam
... a sunny day, 220 booths, and the people came in droves
A turn of events
by Joe Sullivan
... a sad interlude during a very happy journey
Anne MacGillivray named to "Who's Who"
from the Editors of Empire Cambridge "Who's Who" Registry
... among our country's most accomplishd women
On seeing red
by Freeman Frank
... the other kind of learning
Canine capers by Casa-Nov. 2006
by Casa
...the continuing trip
Eastward ho!
by Jerry Norton
... clickity clack, echoing back
Several generations learn harmonica basics
by Dorothy O’Connor
... youngster blows out all with "Oh, Susannah"
Comes the dawn
by Russ Priestley
... early but somewhat belatedly
Problems of a phobic person
by Russ Priestley
... nothing wrong with me, with me
Twilight of a career
by Jerry Norton
... or what have you done for us lately?
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
... on the road from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
On the road chapter #2
by Shirley Rabb
... from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
A fitting memorial
by Marie M. Ryan
... a centennial observance
Melrose battleground for bundled services
by Joe Sullivan
... Verizon's new FiOS system competition for Comcast
The game of substitutions
by Carol Nelson
... You win!
Football in the forties
By Jim Driscoll
... out of trouble for a few hours
Other dangers
by Freeman Frank
... one farmboy's "take" on the American dream
On the road - chapter #1
by Shirley Rabb
... continuing story of our trip from Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
Canine capers by Casa - Oct2006
by Casa
... the continuing trip
Local events for August
By Jim Driscoll
... Some activities in Melrose
My adventures on the purple bed
by Dororthy O'Connor
... satellite surgical op was in Waltham
On the road
by Shirley Rabb
... continuing story of Melrose to Montana and back to Melrose
Canine capers by Casa-September2006
by Casa
... the continuing trip
Bell tolls
by Freeman Frank
... in four parts, we re-visit the '50s and '60s
August... awesome/awful
by Russ Priestley
... some of each
Moving to a small space
by Carol Nelson
... hopefully helpful hints
One world
by Carol Nelson
... Is your mission on earth finished?
Canine capers by Casa - August 2006
by Casa
... just the beginning
A baseball story
by Jerry Norton
... and a grand old man
A few good philosophers
by Carol Nelson
... what some great men thought
Man with a message
by Carol Nelson
... the prophet of technology
... the metaphysician of media
... the patriarch of media criticism
Yet another successful Fourth of July Parade
Photos by Don Norris and Natalie Thomson
... City Recreation Department scores once again
Events in Melrose for July
By Jim Driscoll
... Limited activities in the city
Golfers are a strange breed ...
by Jim Tierney
... but I think I envy them
Do you have STML?
by Ed Wright
... and how to combat it
Flying helicopters at Pine Banks Park
by Stringer Don Norris
... the T-Rex is one great flying machine
A flood story with many heroes
by Irving Smolens
... special thanks to Steve Trulli at the Whittemore's Hardware Store
Coming events for June in Melrose
By Jim Driscoll
... Just another reminder
I was attacked by a computer
by Russ Priestley
... and how to avoid being a victim
Vestido de jean
by Kimberly L. Parker
... Virginia "senior" supplies our first article in Spanish
The May flood 2006
by Shirley Rabb
... eight days of rain
A pig story
by Jerry Norton
... oink!
The seriousness of global warming
by Len Dalton
... global warming and cooling
Teddy bears picnic
by Carol Nelson
... if you go out in the woods today
Watching life's parade go by
by Carol Nelson
On the road to Montana
by Shirley Rabb
... and having fun
A view from the Silver Legislature
from Anne McGillivray
... Work continues on priority measures
Margery reviews the Crawford line
by Margery Crawford Carter
... What's all this about Coney Island?!
My friends in Scouting
by Eleanor Jenkins
... make new friends but keep the old
How to conduct yourself on the podium
by John Averell
... my experience leading a band
The 'Mountain Goats' do Eisenhower
by Betty Densmore
... over 70 and still climbing the White Mountains
The lowdown on the Nokomis affair
by Marie Wood
... Class of '46 opens the door, Floridians flood in
Coming Attractions in Melrose during May and June
By Jim Driscoll
... Just a reminder of city events
Canine capers by Casa-July 2006
by Casa
... having fun playing around
Canine capers by Casa - June, 2006
by Casa
... new to the neighborhood
SilverStringers host open house
by Don Norris
... Looking for a few good writers
Melrose, where the streets are lined with gold
by Shirley Rabb
...and blooming
The last shot in Korea - decision time
by Joe Sullivan
... even a General would agree
The Korea awakening
by Joe Sullivan
... keep the steel helmet handy
Preparing and packing
by Shirley Rabb
... getting ready to go
Stringers plan Open House
by Don Norris
... spreading the wealth, looking for new members
Canine capers by Casa
by Casa
...Close to home older friends
Signs of Spring
Carol Nelson
... Fiona finding fairies - Photographs by Laura DiMattia
Melrosians hit the beach in Nokomis
provided by Marie Wood
... party time once again in Florida
A really special Memorial Day Parade
from his Honor, the Mayor
... save Sunday May 28 to honor our Vets
Tax text writers
by Russ Priestley
... pleez speaka da English
Sixth graders ... write on!
from some SilverStringers
... we seen our duty and we dun it
Life on the bounding main
by Jerry Norton
... tourist style
Four minute response
by Shirley Rabb
... an amazing effort
"One Laptop per Child" is happening
from Don Norris
... how can we help but succeed?
Taking on Tai Chi
by Carol Nelson
... keeping my balance
Girls' hockey team
by Russ Priestley
... it ain't new
My education
by Carol Nelson
... or, how I got here from there
Red Hatters, child - like
by Shirley Rabb
... back to the era of dolls
Treasure Hunting in Melrose
by Bill Jodrey
... The possibilities of finding gold in your backyard.
Treasure Hunting in Melrose
by Bill Jodrey
... The possibilities of finding gold in your backyard.
Looking back at Jodrey's good stuff
from Editor Don Norris
... The Stringers celebrate Bill's stories
A fisher, a cat and
some road kill
by Frank O'Callahan
A valentine for Bill Jodrey
by Carol Nelson
... a tribute to the author
Belly bumping down Crest Avenue
by Ann Talbot
... not for sissies
'Febrewary' is Presidents' Month
by Russ Priestley
... ingest these quotations, in jest
Brunch at the new Cedar Perk
by Natalie Thomson
... but don't come for dinner
Ted Berger - 100 years young
by Natalie Thomson
... a quiet time to celebrate!
Twice baked, Silverstringers do biscotti
by Shirley Rabb
... and they are so good
My doll house
by Eleanor Jenkins
... a gift for Christmas that I can still enjoy today
From the Homefront
By Marie Salamanca
... Thanks to the women knitting and sewing for the troops
The tale of the tweed hat
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... some stories seem to complete themselves
I couldn't wait
Kay McCarte
... I was such a klutz
Margery goes to Girl Scout camp
Margery Carter
... mail and presents were too much
The Senior Center celebrates
by Shirley Rabb
... a good time was had by all
I was a Grandmother
by Natalie Thomson
... for one week
My New Cousin
Steve Johnson
... She was an early Christmas present...
Canine capers by Casa
by Casa
... come and meet my buddies
Winter wonderland in Melrose
by Eleanor Jenkins
... life is great in Melrose
The making of a time capsule
By Jim Driscoll
... What will our descendants think?
Canine capers by Casa
by Casa
... visiting the reservation
Canine capers by Casa
by Casa
... sleeping around
A big raccoon visited us
by Bob Ross
... it did not come back
The Red Hatters go to the manor
Shirley Rabb
... in a very medieval way
Redemption
Jerry Norton
... I wasn't dreaming
Living in a world of darkness
by Russ Priestley
... count your blessings
Holiday happening
by Natalie Thomson
... it's a miracle!
Canine capers
by Casa as told to Shirley Rabb
... my outstanding exercise routine
Embracing my inner crone
by Carol Nelson
... enjoying nature
Bussed back to Boston
by Carol Nelson
... "East is east and west is San Francisco." O. Henry
Canine capers by Casa: Chapter 1
by Casa
... my new life has begun
33rd Permanent Scholarship Fund breakfast
by Natalie Thomson
... Melrose Senior High scores again
More tales from Winnisquam
Margery Carter
... who needs little brothers?
24 hour daylight in Iceland
by Bob Ross
... difficult adjusting to daylight all the time
Christmas visit
From Eleanor Jenkins
... Use as a tool to learn how to do it yourself!
The dog got me
Bob Ross
... exercising isn't always fun
To build a bridge
by Jerry Norton
... it takes a village
New id card
by Bob Ross
... will be permanent someday
Help! I'm climbing the walls
by Russ Priestley
... and I can't get down
Red Hat invasion
by Shirley Rabb
... age, what little importance
Everybody loves a Victorian Fair
by Don Norris
... but what keeps it going, for 25 years?
Big feet
by Carol Nelson
... pssssst ... just ask Google!
Business and social communities respond graciously
by Jack Beckley, director, Melrose COA
... provide support for Milano Lounge expansion
Carnation
By Jerry Norton
... from contented cows
Is nostalgia worth three slurpies?
by Eleanor Jenkins
... our Philly Stringer notes how close we are
Summer at Lake Winnisquam
by Margery Carter
... My Dad slept with his shoes on that night
A local motoring tradition closing its doors
by Bob Burgess
... saying good-bye to an old friend.
What's in a name?
by Russ Priestley
... it all depends
Prelude to a Reunion
by Steve Johnson
... how I gained the right to go there
Melrose Weekly News --- the new competition
from the SilverStringers
... suddenly our town has THREE newspapers and a TV station!
Wedding invitation to P. E. I.
from J. Tierney
... never again will I drive
Snow White and me
by Carol Nelson
... "Some kinds of help are the kind of help we all can do without."
"Free To Be You And Me"
Shirley missed the trip
by Natalie Thomson
... her Dramamine didn't work
What are the odds?
by Jim Tierney
... preview of our worst nightmare -- The Home Invasion
The old Melrose theater
by Jerry Norton
... of fond memory
Two movies and a book
by Steve Johnson
... some time well spent this summer
That's the "Spirit"
by Roseanne Greene
... the healthy alternative to pricey baseball
Claire has passed by
from Roseanne Greene
... a tribute to a cherished friend.
The no-book book report
by Russ Priestley
... rags to riches, but who knew?
1950's surprise party
by Carol Nelson
... who knew?
Cousins
by Shirley Rabb
Manners, or what are left of them
by Jeanne Maure
... cell phone, baby on board, no signal and a left turn!
Opening planned for Carriage House Lounge
from COA Director Jack Beckley
... ribbon cutting on September 30th
In a world of cell phones
by Shirley Rabb
... they're everywhere
Melrose Mirror celebrates its ninth year
by Jackie Wattenberg
... It's hard to believe
An event off Nantucket Island
by Ella Letterie
... we still enjoyed the week
My life as a fashion model
by Roseanne Greene
... a brief foray into the local modeling scene
Nantasket - by boat
by Kay McCarte
... was it worth all the effort?
Stringers discover new activity, "geocaching"
by Don Norris
... take part in Finnish research project
A Melrose story
by Carol Nelson
... a memorial to Gerry Nadel at Ell Pond
Happy and horrifying
by Shirley Rabb
... October faces
9:29ers Banjo Club
by Shirley Rabb
... a rousing start to the holiday week-end
Interview with Ben DiMattia
by Carol Nelson
... life-long resident of Melrose
Turpeinen returns with new research project
by Don Norris
... Stringers sign up again.
Silver Legislature Report - June 17, 2005
Anne MacGillivary
... we made a trip to the Cape
It's the '40s, and a family is headed for The Beach
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... a day for family, food and fun
A rite of passage
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... ballroom dancing lessons - first venture into the "dating scene".
Margery takes dancing lessons
by Margery Carter
... not her favorite thing
Fifty years ago: The Melrose High School Class of 1955
by Steve Johnson
... Johnny's Frantic Atlantic
West Point Graduation Class of 2005
by Irving Smolens
... Impact of internet & e-mail in our world today
Fond memories of Grandma Driscoll
by Ashley Driscoll, age 15
... the loving care in the nursing home was special
The animal kingdom of Melrose
by Shirley Rabb
... alive to the eye and mind
Senior Center Volunteers
by Natalie Thomson
... appreciation luncheon
Russ Priestley inducted into MHS Sports Hall of Fame
by Jim Driscoll
... four brothers Hall-of-Famers - a first
Mail boxes
by Shirley Rabb
... imaginative and unique
Margery survives third grade
by Margery Carter
... luckily she got promoted
The day I almost burned down Jordan Marsh
from Ann Robbins Talbot
... we were so sophisticated
Mama Bird and her three chicks
by Margaret Small
... did the little ones sing for their supper?
Stringers, Surfers meet on new Rye enterprise
from the SilverStringers
... New Hampshire group draws on Mirror experience
Father Sullivan goes to Rome
An interview with the SilverStringers
... and takes us all with him.
Living wills
Bob Ross
... make sure your wishes are followed
50 Years ago, Part 2
by Steve Johnson
... four guys, one bow tie
Car care
by Shirley Rabb
... a must-do thing
Thanks to Johann and Ottmar
by Russ Priestley
... pioneers in printing and publishing
Fifty years ago: The Melrose High School Class of 1955
by Steve Johnson
... a night on the town
Pay quarterly estimated taxes online
by Bob Ross
... it's fast and it's free
Ideas
by Carol Nelson
... ideas can liberate us
The Nearings
by Carol Nelson
... A Love story
April
by Shirley Rabb
... recovery time
Wedeco, an old time hardware store
by Ella Letterie and Louise Fennell
... Broken glass is a pain
Panic, or how I lost a grandson
by Frank O'Callaghan
... In the yard? Up a tree? Who left the gate open?
Melrose Doorways
Stringers Photo Group
... an open invitation to our city
An early Yankee Educator
George Nelson Torrey
... an impossible dream became a reality
Danger: thin ice
by Jerry Norton
... learning the hard way
Melrose Mirror Sections explained
by Bob Ross
... past articles readily available
Bought a new chair
Bob Ross
... real comfort for a change
Rebate problems for PC stuff
by Bob Ross
... don't get scammed
Lost memories
Bob Ross
... never to be replaced
Subject: Shingles
by Jerry Norton
... not the kind on your roof
The Gates
by Carol Nelson
... a metaphor for the river of life
Flower show time
by Shirley Rabb
... a necessity
Heating pad - homemade
Bob Ross
... relief for aching neck and shoulders
Blower/Vac - so easy
by Bob Ross
... sure beats raking
St. Valentine Day party
by Ella Letterie
... he gave a lot for lovers
Elements of style
by Carol Nelson
... quite a collection
Quentin Crisp
by Carol Nelson
... author and flamboyant celebrity - 1908-1999
Portable USB storage disk.
Bob Ross
... amazing technology
What's in a name?
by Jerry Norton
... but it's a nice restaurant
A walk for our homeless veterans
Robert VanKirk
... a challenge from a 105 year-old veteran
Bell of Hudson given to Admiral Pratt
Bob Ross
... son gave bell of WW-II Ship to father for Christmas
Wind turbines for Mount Hood
Len Dalton
... renewable energy is here and sorely needed. Let's do it!
I am your
American Flag
by William C. Moore
Let's look at your bottom line
by Russ Priestley
... speaking broadly
A diplomatic faux pas
By Jerry Norton
... keep off the statue
Movie Magic and Melrose
by George Nelson Torrey
... the good old days
Assignment: Give us YOUR resolutions
from the SilverStringers
... too fat, too unshapely, tired of smoking ...
Regional conference: Protecting common ground
from Mike Ryan
... from the Friends of the Fells
My Aunt Mollie
by Shirley Rabb
...a life well lived
Mirror "Tomorrow's journal", newsman notes in book
Commentary from Dan Gillmor
... "We the Media" examines news in the future
What is an angler?
by Russ Priestley
... that's the Jeopardy answer
The Melrose Human Rights Committee
from Bonnie Cronin
... working to make Melrose "one community open to all"
Dear John
by Jerry Norton
... a recruit's lament
The early days of word processing
by Steve Johnson
... The Computer, MIT, NASA's Apollo Project and "The Broadside"
Christmases long, long ago
by Natalie Thomson
... when Santa was alive
Christmas past
by Ella Letterie
... I remembered it well
Frustration and failure
by Natalie Thomson
... and fun at the Fair
To eat or
not to eat
By Jerry Norton
They also serve
by Jerry Norton
... those left to guard on the home front ...
Our golden pond
Shirley Rabb
... the beauty outside our window
My life in retail
By Jerry Norton
... memories of a green grocer
The second-greatest story ever told
by Arnold Koch
... Melrose writer talks of Margaret Mitchell
Check 21
Bob Ross
... no more float time
From my father's knee
by Russ Priestley
... to finality
Don Murray visits with Silverstringers
by Ella Letterie
... knew he wanted to write as a youngster
It has been a great life
by B. Natalie Urban
... a wonderful 80 years
A house
all spiffed up
by John Averell
... ready for Halloween
Thanksgiving
by Shirley Rabb
... the season and the celebration
How to grow trees
by Russ Priestley
... for fun and profit
Photo series to
honor SilverStringer
from Don Norris
Frances Bertulli retires as COA coordinator
by Ella Letterie
... a great tribute
... and there was lots of food and fun!
by the Silver Stringer photo group
Governor of
Oakland Street
by Bob Ross
Subscriptions for Protecting, Learning your Computer
by Bob Ross
... time consuming but worth it
Growing up in Melrose (Part Three)
by Paul A. Hupper
... of electric streets, the smithy and outstanding teachers 75 years ago
Growing up in Melrose (Part Two)
by Paul A. Hupper
...the downtown was full of fascinations for a pre-teenager 75 years ago
Growing up in Melrose (Part One)
by Paul A. Hupper
... of beginnings, endings, buildings, jobs and excursions 75 years ago
Christmas Eve Warmth
by Paul A. Hupper
... ten-year-old has vivid memory of 1929 in downtown Melrose
Country yard sale
by Shirley Rabb
... bargain day in Shapleigh, Maine
Chelsea Clock
by Shirley Rabb
... made in America
Leading a dog's life
by Russ Priestley
... follow the leader
Elements of weather for you
by Len Dalton
... a simplified description of weather elements
Shore duty Boston then Staff ComDesRon 12.
Bob Ross
... a good life but I am a civilian again
Melrose web site
gains new section
by Silver Stringers
... find information easily
Elements of meteorology
by Len Dalton
... join the weather fraternity and have a lot of fun.
New color of money
by Bob Ross
Why the Ice Ages ?
by Len Dalton
... plate techtonics and wandering continents
Sergei Rachmaninoff to a kid
by Len Dalton
... The drab, starkness of the depression contrasts with this man's music.
The trip of a lifetime
by Irving Smolens
... a D-Day vet returns to the beach
Two out of ten
by Natalie Thomson
... sand, sea and sky
Silver Haired Legislature special report
Anne MacGillivray
... the Estate Recovery Act was overridden
From line dancer to line dance teacher
by Anne MacGillivray
... stay tuned up, stay in shape!
A Montana visit
By Jerry Norton
... fun on the 4th
Heavenly Licks
by ella letterie
... good to the last lick
From East Boston to Hull
by ella letterie
... beaches I have known and loved
My journey to librarianship
by Jason T. Soohoo
... a 21st century trip
Main street restaurants
by Shirley Rabb
... for all to enjoy.
Senator Tisei honored
by Anne MacGillivray
... special guest
Unusual visitor
on Oakland Street
by Bob Ross
Five at the beach
by Russ Priestley
Bad night at Quonset
by Jerry Norton
... if only I had
Stringers reconnect with Media Lab
from the SilverStringers
... beginning 9th year of publication of the Melrose Mirror
The SilverStringers - Who We Are
by Bob Ross
... a wealth of information
Remembering Mary
by SilverStringers
... SilverStringers reminisce
Silver Haired Legislature Celebrates 25th Anniversary
by Anne MacGillivray
... another milestone
Color me Melrose
by Shirley Rabb
... steps and beyond
Those happy camping grandmas
by Margaret Small
... fun in the sun on Casco Bay
Memorial Day
May 31, 2004
by Bob Ross
DNA Detectives
by Leonard Dalton
... The future is seen from the past.
The colorful males
by Shirley Rabb
... at the feeders
Hindenburg over Melrose
By Jerry Norton
... and its final flight
Secret gems of Melrose
from the Victorian Melrose Society
... a timeline of architects and builders
What more does
Catherine have
to give up?
by Ella Letterie
A nature walk through our Fells
by SilverStringer Don Norris
... a skeleton, five goslings and a forest full of growing things
Volunteer Recognition at the Senior Center
by Natalie Thomson
... spelled: community thanks
A local flood
by Russ Priestley
... a satiation situation
The Boardman goose
by Shirley Rabb
... a good neighbor
The line between use & abuse
from the SilverStringers
... you're out of touch if you're not in touch
Melrose Fireman of year 2004
by Bob Ross
... not that many fires now
Does anyone
recognize
these boys?
by Fran Bertulli
Tour of Logan airport
from Ashley Letterie
... this tour was fun and educational
Sylvie's new home
by Marjorie Isnor
... elderly housing
Ellen Goodman visits
by Jerry Norton
... tongue-tied in Riverside
Memories of old cars
by Margery Carter
... Margery goes for a ride
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
by Shirley Rabb
... our care center of choice
Have YOU ever lived in Melrose Mass?
by Bob Ross
... soliciting history and stories
Paper for empty
print cartridges
Bob Ross
Senior fun in the sun
by Jerry Norton
... softball, anyone?
Democratic Convention media coverage
by Silverstringer
... cover the activities, news, commentaries and analyses about the news media.
Smoke alarm batteries
by Bob Ross
... threw them away
A Cuban vignette
by Jerry Norton
... those were the days
Joyously, Ms Carter takes us back to the '20s
by Margery Carter
... marbles, tracing paper and the teacher who got "told off"
Married 59 years
Bob Ross
... time really flies by
Socializing with Saddam Hussein's captors
by Irving Smolens
... Proud of our soldiers, regret the conflict
The birth of the Silver Haired Legislature
by Al Norman
... hard work by two ladies saves the Silver Haired Legislature
February
by Shirley Rabb
... a month of memories
New members named to CoA
Submitted by Bob Ross
... John Averell, Rosemary Behrle key at Milano Center
To paraphrase the holidays...
by Natalie Thomson
... there's no place like the Senior Center
Holiday house tour
by Shirley Rabb
... the magic of Christmas
London duty - NavEur FreqMgr & Computers
by Bob Ross
... duty in London enjoyed by all
We moved to Florida
Bob Ross
... I loved it, Lil hated it. So, back to Melrose
Watch this space !
by Silverstringers
... Milano Senior Center Renovation
The Milano Center's "Ray of Sunshine"
by David Pluviose
... remembering a life well lived
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