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What’s open on Juneteenth

June 18, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 18, 2026

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery.

On June 19, 1865 Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas in 1865 with 2,000 Union troops to proclaim that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were…

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Three Warriors impress at Meet of Champions

June 18, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 18, 2026

CARTER JEFFERSON competed at the New England Championship on Saturday in North Berwick. He made the podium with a throw of 171’2” for 5th overall. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH ANDOVER — Three boys’ track Warriors competed at the Meet of Champions on Saturday, June 6, at…

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Village Parklet opens Saturday

June 18, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild, in collaboration with Re-create Studio and local partners, has announced the opening of the Village Parklet at the Beaver Dam Reservation will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Village Parklet project’s location at the Beaver…

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Margaret Kerber, 94

June 18, 2026

Longtime Lynnfield High librarian

PEABODY — Margaret “Meg” (Peat) Kerber, 94, of Peabody, formerly of Lynnfield, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a brief illness.

She was the devoted wife of the late Wilmer “Bill” Kerber Jr. Born in Portland, Maine on September 5th, 1931, she was the daughter…

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99 at the ’99’ — Honoring Charlie Deniso

June 18, 2026

WAKEFIELD — As World War II veterans continue to slip away from us, Monday, June 29 stands out as a very special occasion.

It’s Charlie Deniso’s 99th birthday.

According to Wakefield Veterans Service Officer David Mangan, “We have been given the opportunity to celebrate Charlie’s special day in the neighboring town of Stoneham…

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Unknowns top Highlife 4-3 as new Twi League season kicks off

June 18, 2026

ADAM CHANLEY picked up the win for the Unknowns in their first game of the new Twi League season, 4-3 over the Highlife on Tuesday at Moulton Park. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — It was a tranquil Tuesday night at Moulton Park, especially since the Scottish Tartan Army had retreated from the West Side neighborhood.

The nine-time…

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What’s the Buzz?

June 18, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town…