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Published the first Friday of each month by the SilverStringers of Melrose, Massachusetts -- January 7, 2011
Dynamic duo, Melrose's key proponents Jim Driscoll and friend, Barbara Bernardi
2005 Melrose Mirror photo
In memory of SilverStringer Jim Driscoll
... special section marks the passing of one of Melrose's finest ...
by Jack Driscoll
... Loving husband, father, grandfather and city leader as well
by Jack Beckley
... with his infectious laugh and positive attitude, Jim took on the fund raising
Melrose shares its grief
... notes from his compatriot SilverStringer friends
Dorothy O'Connor
... about the "Adopt-A-Site" program
by Joe Sullivan
... what I remember about a guy I really liked.
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My European river cruise experience
by Jim Tierney
... a lesson in history, culture and language
A sad winter's romance song
by Carol Nelson
... you know the tune
On second thought ...
by Dorothy O'Connor
... Local senior goes co-ed at Tufts dorm
Many rocks of ages
by Shirley Rabb
... the colors, the shapes, the wonder
Taize: a community of prayer, worship and reconciliation
by Ed Boyd
... Taize, an ecumenical community in Burgundy,France
Polymnia heralds the season
by Jackie Wattenberg
... with beauty and charm
That brand new calendar
by Ann Robbins Talbot
... nothing is as neat and orderly as a new calendar
More New England barns from Don's sketchbook
from SilverStringer Don Norris
... another selection from aging sketch pads
Red Hat review 2010
by Shirley Rabb
... it was a wonderful, fun filled year
Gospel singer dominates 'Holiday Pops'
by Jackie Wattenberg
... Bursts of applause for guest soloist Renese King's performance
Melrose responds to citizens with winter emergencies
From the office of the Mayor, edited by Carole P. Tate
... unusual times call for unusual caring
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