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Girls’ track beats Hamilton-Wenham for first win

January 14, 2026

SOFIA GIARDINA had two victories in the 55 meters (7.95) and 300 meters (46.55) in Lynnfield’s win over Hamilton-Wenham on Jan. 6 at The Track at New Balance. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BOSTON — On Jan. 6th, the Lynnfield High girls’ indoor track and field team won its first meet of the year as they…

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UPDATE: Lynnfield earns shutout victories over Triton and Pentucket

January 14, 2026

Post-publication updates:

Westwood defeats Lynnfield 6-2 (Jan. 19)
Lynnfield defeats Triton 3-0 (Jan. 17)
Lynnfield defeats Pentucket 4-0 (Jan. 14)

THE PIONEERS had plenty to celebrate in a hard-fought, 3-2 win over rival North Reading on Jan. 7 at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

PEABODY — Last Saturday afternoon, the Lynnfield High boys’…

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UPDATE: PLNR looks to bounce back vs. Medford following two losses

January 14, 2026

Post-publication:
PLNR falls to Newburyport 4-2 (Jan. 17)
PLNR falls to Algonquin 6-0 (Jan. 14)

Published January 14, 2026

Andover victory, Winthrop tie wrap up strong week for PLNR hockey team

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

PEABODY — In a non-league game last Saturday afternoon, the Lynnfield-North Reading-Peabody High girls’ co-op hockey team hosted Andover at…

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UPDATE: Girls’ hoop tops Wakefield following Pentucket loss

January 14, 2026

Post-publication updates:
Lynnfield defeats Wakefield 49-45 (Jan. 18)
Lynnfield falls to Pentucket 51-37 (Jan. 15)
Lynnfield falls to North Reading, 57-27 (Jan. 12)

Published January 14, 2026

Girls’ hoop pushes winning streak to four games

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MAEVE WERTZ had a strong game in Lynnfield’s win over Georgetown on Jan. 6…

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Select Board airs concerns about schools’ tech budget

January 14, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board expressed concerns for the second straight year about the school system’s ongoing technology replacement program during a Jan. 6 meeting.

As part of the School Department’s recommended fiscal year 2027 capital budget, Superintendent Tom Geary last month requested $398,000 for school technology upgrades and replacements. The district…

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$2M capital budget recommended for FY27

January 14, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Town Administrator Rob Dolan unveiled a recommended $2,035,000 capital budget for fiscal year 2027 during the Select Board’s Jan. 6 meeting.

While the Select Board has yet to finalize the recommended capital budget for FY27, Dolan said the internal Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Committee has been reviewing each department’s capital…

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Ric Page, The Fretbenders headline NRCC Jan. 17

January 14, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse will present its January 2026 Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Unlike typical Showcase events, there will be only two performers – Ric Page and The Fretbenders (Dee and Bob Kordas) at this event. “These are three exceptionally talented musicians and performers and they will…

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Four Hornet squads in the mix for postseason after first power rankings

January 13, 2026

NORTH READING — The first power rankings of the winter season were released by the MIAA and updated on Tuesday.

North Reading had multiple squads with impressive numbers amongst the four teams that are power-ranked.

The girls’ basketball team is No. 5 in Div. 3. The Hornets improved their record to 10-0, officially punching their…

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WIDC looking for July Fourth parade sponsors

January 13, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The July 4th Parade has been a Wakefield signature event since 1922. In 1991 the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) was created by volunteers dedicated to continuing this annual town event welcoming participants and spectators from near and far.

Organizers invite you to be a 2026 July 4th Parade Sponsor. With the support…