WAKEFIELD — Eight teams from the Wakefield Soccer Association have advanced to the playoffs in the Essex County Youth Soccer League. The playoffs will be held this week, culminating with championship games this Saturday and Sunday at the Pingree School fields in South Hamilton.
In grade six boys, Wakefield Lazio, coached by Christopher Sheehan and Benjamin…
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WAKEFIELD — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James ‘Big Jim’ Sellers, a beloved father, grandfather and friend who left us peacefully on June 11 at the age of 87.
He is now joyfully reunited with the love of his life Judith Duffy Sellers whom…
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MEMBERS OF THE Wakefield Fire Department march through a portion of Lakeside Cemetery during last week’s Firefighter Memorial Sunday. (FF Jonathan O’Brien Photo)
WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Firefighters gathered at the Firefighters Monument at Lakeside Cemetery at 8:30 on the morning of Sunday June 08 to observe the annual Firefighters Memorial Sunday services. This service is…
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LYNN — The Wakefield High baseball team’s wild ride through the Div. 3 state tournament came to an end on Wednesday at Fraser Field in Lynn with a 6-0 loss to North Reading in the Final Four.
An even matchup between two quality teams, the game was scoreless until the Hornets put…
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WAKEFIELD — Students at Wakefield Memorial High were told this week about proposed changes in the use of cell phones and listening devices during the school day. If the School Committee approves the policy overhaul, the changes will go into effect in the fall.
Principal Amy McLeod told families that the changes were discussed with…
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THIRD GRADERS AT Horace Mann enriched their unit on Massachusetts history with visitors from Sudbury Militia and Fife & Drum Corps. They learned about period clothing, flags that flew in the early days of America, first female soldier Deborah Sampson and how soldiers used music to march in step to the beat. (Photos byRaj Das,
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MELROSE — Get ready to treasure hunt across town! The annual Melrose City-Wide Yard Sale returns on Saturday, June 14 featuring 35+ yard sales spread throughout Melrose. A map of yard sale locations is available at lendandmend.com/events, making it easy for shoppers to plan their routes and discover hidden gems. Printed maps will also be available…
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MELROSE — City Councilors this week decided to keep the lights on in Memorial Hall despite the fact the facility loses money at a time when municipal managers face severe fiscal austerity, which has prompted a call on residents to pay more in property taxes so the city can maintain a certain level of essential…
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MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:
Last day of school is June 13
Summer vacation is almost here for Melrose Public Schools students: the last day of school is Friday, June 13 (12 p.m. dismissal). Have a safe and fun summer!
City Hall Juneteenth Flag Raising…
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