Wakefield
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Local man arrested after chase
WAKEFIELD — Police arrested a 35-year-old Wakefield man early this morning for operating to endanger and and leaving the scene of an accident after he led police on a chase before ditching his car in Montrose and taking off on foot. According to preliminary reports, police received a report of a hit-and-run accident on Route……
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Red Cross: Urgent call for donors to keep supplies stable
BOSTON — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. As summer heat ramps up, so do people’s plans, which……
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Lewis office hours Monday
BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are……
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TSF announces 2026 merit winners
WAKEFIELD — The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 merit awards. Bill Spaulding Merit Award The Bill Spaulding Merit Award honors an esteemed member of TSF’s Board of Directors. For almost forty years, Bill Spaulding provided outstanding financial guidance and generous support to the organization. These……
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Front Page: June 9, 2026
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North Reading
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How did we ever survive childhood (Part 3)
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP I know it’s hard to believe, but when I was a kid, everybody… absolutely everybody…drank tap water. Right from the tap. There was no such thing as bottled water. In nearly every kitchen, there was a glass beside the……
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Masse holds office hours June 11
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH READING – Select Board member Nick Masse will hold office hours on Thursday, June 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. in Room 5 at Town Hall, 235 North St. All welcome to attend. We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please…
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Around the Schoolyard with NRPS: FY27 Final school budget update
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By Michael Connelly, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations The North Reading School Committee at their April 27, 2026 meeting officially voted the fiscal year 2027 school budget to put forward at North Reading’s annual open Town Meeting on June 1, 2026. The budget……
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Public hearings on new rates for water, trash and recycling
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — The Select Board with hold two public hearings at its next meeting on Monday, June 15 to set new water rates and establish new trash and recycling fees for the new fiscal year. The hybrid meeting will be……
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Sign up now for Amazing Berry Pond Scramble June 14
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH ANDOVER — The Friends of Harold Parker announce the ninth running of the Amazing Berry Pond Scramble! The race will take place rain or shine at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Berry Pond is located on Middleton Road in North Andover in DCR’s……
Melrose
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UConn fall 2025 Dean’s List
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 STORRS, CT — Zachary Hoyt, Joseph Konstanty, Deirdre McDonnell, Abigail Podradchik, Tobey Russell and Kathleen Whisler of Melrose were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester. We have switched to a subscription model for online access.…
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Here we come!
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE CLASS OF 2026 at Melrose High comes onto Fred Green Memorial Field for their graduation Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for…
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All smiles
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 NOW HERE’S A young man who is ready to graduate from Melrose High! (Lisa Lord Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Together one last time
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE MELROSE HIGH CLASS OF 2026 sits for their graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase…
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A welcoming space
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 INSPIRED BY great ideas and a commitment to strengthening our community, Melrose Affordable Initiative is bringing picnic tables to locations around the city. Built to withstand New England weather and remain outdoors year-round, these tables will provide welcoming spaces for gathering and building……
Lynnfield
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LHS Class of 2026 graduates Friday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School will send the Class of 2026 off in style during commencement exercises held at Pioneer Stadium on Friday, June 5, beginning at 5 p.m. If it rains on Friday, the high school’s 67th commencement ceremony will……
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250th Celebration June 19-21
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The town’s 250th Celebration will be taking place from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. The celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary will reflect on its shared history, honor local contributions to the nation, and bring the community together. The event……
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Select Board discussing TSAC report, revised bylaw Monday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The Select Board will be holding a public discussion about a recently completed Traffic Safety Advisory Committee report along as well as a proposed and withdrawn Town Meeting warrant article on Monday, June 8. During the 2024 Spring Town Meeting, townspeople voted to……
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Pride Celebration Tuesday
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Gay Straight Alliance is holding a Pride Celebration on Tuesday, June 9, taking place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Meeting House and on the Town Common. Student volunteers will be offering face painting, bubbles, lawn games and chalking……
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Lynnfield Recreation expanding fitness programs this summer
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Recreation has announced a new partnership with Bilancia Fitness to offer expanded fitness opportunities for teens and adults in the community. Diana Dellogono, who is the owner of Bilancia Fitness and an experienced group fitness instructor who has been teaching since……
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The scouts take Canobie
GIRL SCOUTS from Wakefield who sold over 500 boxes of cookies this season celebrated their cookie achievements at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH. Pictured from left to right, Morgan MacRobbie, CJ Lent, Cynthia Rosenfield, Sydney Boettcher, Grace Bidmead, Isla Burns and Maddie Hall. We have switched to a subscription model for online access.…
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Here we come!
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE CLASS OF 2026 at Melrose High comes onto Fred Green Memorial Field for their graduation Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for…
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Sign up now for Amazing Berry Pond Scramble June 14
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH ANDOVER — The Friends of Harold Parker announce the ninth running of the Amazing Berry Pond Scramble! The race will take place rain or shine at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Berry Pond is located on Middleton Road in North Andover in DCR’s……
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250th Celebration June 19-21
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The town’s 250th Celebration will be taking place from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. The celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary will reflect on its shared history, honor local contributions to the nation, and bring the community together. The event……
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What’s the Buzz?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town……
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FYACS launches ‘Art at the Market’
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026 MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios announces the launch of Art at the Market, a new community art initiative taking place at the Melrose Farmers’ Market this summer. Supported through grant funding from the Melrose Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council, the……