Author

Melissa Russell

Melissa Russell has been a journalist for more than 20 years, serving as editor for several community news publications including the Winchester Star, the Reading Advocate, the Burlington Union and the Waltham News-Tribune. She is the winner of multiple New England Newspaper & Press Association Awards.

After leaving Gannett New England in 2022, where she led teams of journalists producing content for Wicked Local newspapers and websites, she was a freelance editor and writer, contributing to local newspapers and magazines.

She can be reached at [email protected].

Melissa's Latest Articles

The Weston Owl delivered news with wit and wisdom
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Features
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September 8, 2025

The Weston Owl offered a tongue-in-cheek look at happenings around town.

Where does Weston rank in US News & World report?
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Schools
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September 8, 2025

The magazine evaluated nearly 18,000 schools, examining student performance on state-required tests, school graduation rates and how well schools prepared their students for college.