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Fight leads to summons
WAKEFIELD — One individual was taken to MelroseWakefield Hospital and at least one summons will be issued in connection with a fight at an apartment complex on Preston Street last night. The initial call reporting a disturbance in the courtyard/pool area at 68 Preston St. came in at about 7:30 p.m. That was followed by multiple……
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Local aid boost in $63.4B state budget
By SAM DRYSDALE State House News Service BOSTON — Legislative negotiators on Tuesday unveiled a $63.4 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that leans into bolstering municipal finances while launching a broader reexamination of how Massachusetts funds cities, towns and public schools, pairing immediate aid increases with new commissions aimed at reshaping long-term formulas. Lawmakers are……
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Frederick Douglass Project gives law enforcement new perspective
BILLERICA — Law enforcement members from across Middlesex County recently visited the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) for an opportunity to meet with incarcerated individuals and learn about innovative treatment programs and services being offered at the jail and house of correction. The June 4 gathering was organized by Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian as part……
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WDI Editorial: Fireworks and safety
For a lot of us, fireworks are really fun. And many of them, of course, are illegal. Maybe that’s where part of the fun comes in. We tend to get away with some things on the Fourth of July we wouldn’t normally get away with; after all, founding father John Adams felt any birthday party……
Sports
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Sports: July 1, 2026
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Twi League: Chanley powers first-place Unknowns to win over Expos
BRETT MALONEY earned another save for the Unknowns in a 5-4 win over the Expos last night at Moulton Park. (File Photo) WAKEFIELD — The Lynch Construction Unknowns rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Expos, 5-4, on Tuesday night, earning a share of first place in the Twi League standings alongside the Brewers. Playing……
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Sports: June 30, 2026
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Fitzgerald, Simoneau named tennis All-Stars
Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 30, 2026 JACK SIMONEAU and NORA FITZGERALD were named Middlesex League tennis All-Stars (Image composite generated by ChatGPT) WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s girls’ and boys’ tennis coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2026 season. The Warriors girls’ and boys’ teams each……
Obituaries
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Walter D. Hyatt, 86
Screenshot WALPOLE — Walter D. Hyatt, age 86, of Walpole, passed away on June 25, 2026 at his home. He was born in Malden on February 29, 1940 and was th e son of the late Edward and Mary (Kelleher) Hyatt. Walter was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Brogan) Hyatt. He was the loving father……
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Dennis M Duggan
Native of Ireland known for warmth, humor WAKEFIELD — Dennis M Duggan of Wakefield passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 20. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend whose warmth and humor touched all who knew him. Born in Banteer, County Cork, Ireland, Dennis grew up one of six children……
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Jacquelyn J. Maher, 84
WAKEFIELD — Jacquelyn J. Maher, 84, of Wakefield, MA passed away on Saturday, June 20, at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA. She was born in Everett, MA on January 28, 1942, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bernice (Fale) Nason. Jackie was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Maher, and loving……