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From Melrose To Cooperstown: Local Man Has Part Of Baseball Lore
Howie Newman's "Dump the DH" campaign didn't rid MLB of the designated hitter. It did carve him out a spot in the game's history, however.

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Howie Newman's "Dump the DH" campaign didn't rid MLB of the designated hitter. It did carve him out a spot in the game's history, however.

"It is with mixed emotions that I announce my goodbye to this great fan base," the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year said.
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"Public service and the education of Melrose schoolchildren are her passions. This year, like no other, has demonstrated that."
Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted to approve funding for the nearly $190 million project, but there's still work to do.
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A property owner’s first violation would result in a written warning. Subsequent violations would carry a $100 fine for each offense.
Melrose residents have the chance to win a $50 Shop Melrose gift certificate by completing the City’s “Your Future Vehicle Survey."
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Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Burlington area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
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School officials are looking at how to best move forward. Principal Amy McLeod said that includes promoting an actively anti-racist mindset.