Lee Middle and High School Announces Graduation Speakers

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LEE, Mass. — Kelly Molino and Sophia Puntin have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Lee High School's class of 2025.
 
Both will speak at the 148th graduation exercises of Lee High School at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Tanglewood.
 
Molino is the daughter of Karen and Nicholas Molino of Lee. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Class of 2025 Steering Committee, the robotics and quiz teams, and the tennis and swim teams. She has participated in spring musicals and the Fall Festival of Shakespeare during her time at Lee High. 
 
She is a past recipient of the Bausch & Lomb Science Award, the Harvard Prize Book, and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Academic Excellence Award. 
 
Molino will be attending the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in the fall, studying mechanical engineering.
 
Puntin is the daughter of Amy and Matthew Puntin of Tyringham. She is a member of the National Honor Society, quiz team, the Class of 2025 Steering Committee, Student Council, and the GSA. She has been a member of the tennis and cross country teams, as well as the concert, marching and jazz bands. 
 
She has received the Clarkson University Achievement Award, the Cornell University Junior Award, and the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy. 
 
Puntin will be attending Bentley University in Waltham to study business.
 

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Monterey Man Arrested in Suspicious Fire

Update: John Rohane was taken into custody on a warrant connected to the fire. He was taken to an area hospital for an issue unrelated to the fire or his arrest.
MONTEREY, Mass. — State Police, Monterey Police, and other officials are searching for John Rohane, 60, following a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning at his home on Main Road.
 
Rohane may be wearing a green jacket and boots. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 911 right away. Do not approach him.
 
The Monterey Fire Department responded to 340 Main Road at about 3:50 Wednesday morning for a report of a fire. Otis responded for mutual aid. No injuries were reported. 
 
Based on an examination of the scene, witness interviews, and other evidence, State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office determined that the fire had been intentionally set.
 
As the investigation continued, State Police and regional partners began searching for Rohane, bringing additional assets to the wooded area behind 340 Main Road, including areas of Beartown State Forest.
 
Those efforts remain active at the posting of this information at 5 p.m.
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