News Nearby: Reading Resident Saves Woman's Life After Marathon Bombings

Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Melrose region this week:

Reading

Reading Resident Saves Woman's Life After Marathon Bombings: Reading resident and Northeastern University student Shores Salter acted quickly after the marathon bombings and saved a woman's life, according to a wcvb.com report. Ealier this week, he found out who she was.

Winchester

Injured MBTA Officer Richard Donohue Thanks Community for Support: Richard "Dic" Donohue, the police officer shot in a firefight with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, thanked the community for its support as he recovers from serious injuries.

Burlington 

Locals Gather on Town Common for Interfaith Service for Marathon Victims: A crowd gathered on the Town Commons Saturday evening to remember those lost in the marathon bombings and support their families and the injured.

North Reading

NRPD Officers Honored at Ceremony Monday: Residents gathered at Town Hall Monday night to thank and honor the police officers who assisted in Boston after the marathon bombings.