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SBA experts to conduct seminar for speaker series
WAKEFIELD — On Wednesday, May 20, the Town of Wakefield and Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free seminar for our business community at the Americal Civic Center. This session will focus on the local, state and federal resources available to spur business growth. The seminar will take place from 8 to 9:30……
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Editorial: The mission continues as the Item turns 132 years old
THE WAKEFIELD DAILY ITEM BUILDING on Albion Street in 1919. Today the Wakefield Daily Item is 132 years old. In this business — hyper local community news gathering — it is virtually unheard of. That’s not patting ourselves on the back. It is simply a fact. Not many companies our size have been around… …
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Rob Flax Boom Chick Trio brings swing to Temple Emmanuel
THE ROB FLAX Boom Chick Trio is bringing their signature swing, harmonies and even pyrotechnics to Temple Emmanuel on May 17. WAKEFIELD — On Sunday, May 17, Linden Tree Concerts presents Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio at Temple Emmanuel in Wakefield, from 2 – 4 p.m. Rooted in equal parts hot swing, snarky songwriting, and……
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Front Page: May 7, 2026
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Sports
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Sports: May 7, 2026
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Warrior boys’ track takes 3rd at state relay meet
JAMAURI BELMER set a new school record in the triple jump with a 45’9.75”, helping the relay team take 1st. He also had the top leap (21’11”) for the 1st-place long jump team. (File Photo) PEMBROKE — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team finished in 3rd place at the MSTCA Division 4 State… …
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Sports: May 6, 2026
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Laxmen celebrate seniors, push winning streak to 10
THE SENIORS were honored before Wakefield’s win over Watertown on May 1. Pictured from left to right is Joe Skowron, Brady Walsh, Gabe Guida, JJ Flores, Matt Keefe, Cam Sartori, Brady Zdanowicz, Seamus Cable, Tommy DeFeo, JP Casey, David Rocca and Luke Heikkinen. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo) By DAN PAWLOWSKI WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys……
Obituaries
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John J. Anderson, 80
Licensed electrician belonged to FOLQ MIDDLETON — John J. Anderson, “Andy,” age 80 of Middleton, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, May 5 at his residence. He was born in Winchester on November 22, 1945 and was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (McInnis) Anderson. John dedicated much of his life to……
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Peter Meuse, 73
Active community member and lifelong Wakefield resident WAKEFIELD — Peter A. Meuse, age 73 of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, May 1 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was born in Melrose on March 15, 1953 and was the son of the late Peter and Catherine Meuse. Peter was a lifelong Wakefield resident and……
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John C. Lubinski, 71
Beloved bartender and candlepin bowler WAKEFIELD — John “Jack” C. Lubinski of Wakefield passed away on March 30, 2026 at the age of 71 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a long battle with chronic health issues. Jack is predeceased by his parents Leonard & Eleanor (Orsini) Lubinski of Waterboro, ME (formerly of Wakefield……