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What I want for Christmas!

December 16, 2025

SANTA AND Miss Merry Christmas (Teagan) shortly after arriving at Santa’s Headquarters on Wakefield Common. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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WAKEFIELD — Despite chilly temperatures on Saturday, scores of excited children and families gathered to await the arrival of Santa Claus at his local headquarters on the Common early Saturday afternoon. Before long, the jolly elf arrived in…

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Robert Sheldon, 89

December 16, 2025

US Army veteran

SALEM, NH — Robert H. Sheldon, 89, of Salem, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH with his wife of 67 years Carole by his side. He was born on October 16, 1936 to the late Paul B. and Florence (Hollander) Sheldon of Wakefield. …

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Kenny Collins, 72

December 16, 2025

Superb craftsman who cherished fishing trips and bluegrass festivals

STONEHAM — Kenny Collins passed away with grace Wednesday, December 10 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington surrounded by family and friends. He was 72 years old.

Born in Melrose on May 3, 1953, Kenny was the proud son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Quay, Chweij…

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Wreaths placed at veterans’ graves

December 15, 2025

SCORES OF RESIDENTS turned out for Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America” event at Forest Glade Cemetery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Over 100 volunteers turned out to participate in Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America Day” at Forest Glade Cemetery. The event honors veterans by placing wreaths on their graves as part of the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” effort.

After welcoming remarks from Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board chairman Paul J. Cancelliere,…

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Real Estate Transactions, December 15, 2025

December 15, 2025

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Boys’ hoop comes up short to Woburn in season-opener

December 15, 2025

WOBURN — The Wakefield High boys’ basketball team fell to Woburn, 67-46 in the season-opener on Friday night at Woburn High.

The Tanners jumped out to an early lead and maintained a 32-20 advantage at the break and Wakefield couldn’t get back into it in the second half.

The Warriors were paced by senior…

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Janet Riester, 91

December 15, 2025

Accomplished pianist who enjoyed skiing and boating

LYNNFIELD — Janet Evans Riester, age 91 of Lynnfield, passed away on December 10. Born in Winchester, Janet was the daughter of the late Harvey Bolles Evans and Arlene (Woodman) Evans. She grew up in Wakefield and often spent her summers at Crow Island on Little Sebago Lake…

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Break it down!

December 15, 2025

FRIENDS Olivia Bruno (left) and Chloe Lavino show off their dance moves on the Town Common stage during Lynnfield Recreation’s Tree Lighting: A Whobilation Celebration on the Town Common on Dec. 6. Olivia dressed up as Max and Chloe dressed up as Cindy Lou Who during the holiday celebration. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Women’s Guild hosts great sax group Dec. 16

December 15, 2025

WAKEFIELD — All women of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Incarnation parishes are warmly invited to join in on Tuesday, December 16 for the monthly Women’s Guild meeting.

The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting and light refreshments at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Organizers said…

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