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Front Page: April 18, 2024
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Town Council hopefuls on why they’re running
WAKEFIELD — Douglas S. Butler, John F. Carney and Allyson Gael Houghton are running for two seats available on the Town Council in the April 23 Town Election. The Daily Item asked the candidates to answer three questions to help our readers as they decide how they are...
Front Page: April 17, 2024
Sports
Sports: April 18, 2024
Boys’ track sprints by Stoneham in season-opener
LEXINGTON — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team opened their spring season with a convincing 100-36 win over Stoneham last week at Lexington High. Junior Brody Wyatt started things off with a win in the 400 meter hurdles running 60.17. Junior Aidan Martin...
Sports: April 17, 2024
Girls’ track starts outdoor season with 72-64 win over Stoneham
LEXINGTON — The Wakefield High outdoor girls’ track and field team defeated Stoneham 72-64 in the season-opener on April 11 at Lexington High School. “I needed the girls to show up to compete and give 100 percent and they did not disappoint,” said head coach Karen...
Obituaries
Elizabeth Meuse
Loved baking, crocheting and dancing WAKEFIELD — Elizabeth “Betty” A. Meuse was born in Wakefield to Rose Alma (Malonson) and William Edgar Meuse. Predeceased by her husband F. Harold Meuse; sister of Helen Amirault; predeceased by siblings: Catherine (Kitty) Muise;...
Laureen Sullivan, 67
Enjoyed cooking WAKEFIELD — Laureen F. Sullivan, age 67, of Wakefield, passed away March 5. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Eileen M. (Maguire) Sullivan. Laureen was raised in Wakefield and resided here for most of her life. Laurie graduated from...
Josephine Brickley, 101
SAUGUS — Josephine M. Brickley, of Saugus and a former longtime resident of Wakefield died Thursday April 11 at Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation of Saugus at the age of 101 years old. Born in Somerville, September 11, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Charels S. and...