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A recent survey of 11- to 17-year-old boys by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that offers resources for families navigating online media, found that around a third gambled in the last year.

In 2023, sports betting became legal in the commonwealth. It is now one of 39 states…

Mystic Valley Aging Services represents nonprofit agency’s broader mission

MALDEN — Mystic Valley Elder Services introduced a new name on June 4, at the conclusion of the nonprofit agency’s 50th anniversary year. The organization is now Mystic Valley Aging Services.

“Our new name reflects our mission, which has expanded during our 50-year history,” said Lisa…

WAKEFIELD — A metal pan containing paraffin wax heating on a stove caught fire with flames extending to cabinets in the kitchen of a Briarwood Lane home early yesterday afternoon, fire officials said.

Crews responded to the kitchen fire at 18 Briarwood Ln. around 12:30 p.m. and found a smoke condition when they arrived. Firefighters…

WAKEFIELD — On July 13, work will begin to improve safety and traffic flow at the Oak Street, Green Street, and Greenwood Avenue intersection. Currently a 5-way intersection, this area has long been a concern…

WAKEFIELD — The award-winning Wakefield Farmers Market returns Saturday after taking a week off because of the July Fourth holiday. Back is the full lineup of local farmers, food producers, artisans and live music…