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Woman confronts break-in suspect on Route 1 south

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

LYNNFIELD — On Saturday, May 9 at about 2:40 p.m. a woman told police she went to her motor vehicle at Michael’s Landing on Route 1 south and found someone rummaging through it and stealing items. She said she confronted the suspect and asked for her…

 

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UPDATE: Softball team drops last two following successful Senior Night against Amesbury

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

Softball team has successful Senior Night with 14-3 win over Amesbury

 

THE LHS softball seniors were honored before Monday’s 14-3 win over Amesbury. Pictured from left to right are seniors and captains, Gia Gagnon, Lily Williams and Olivia Kelter. (Courtesy Photo)

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Joanne Weafer, 89

 

Passionate nurse and celebrated museum volunteer

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 20, 2026

 

LYNNFIELD — Joanne K. Weafer, 89, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert J. Weafer. 

Joanne is survived by her four children…

 

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Alcohol sampling to be allowed at Farmers Market

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – For the first time in the history of the Wakefield Farmers Market, alcohol vendors will be allowed to offer samples of their wares at this year’s market.

The Town Council last night voted unanimously to approve licenses for three vendors to sell alcohol at…

 

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Shelby Nikitin is WSSC’s keynote speaker Monday

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

COMMANDER
SHELBY NIKITIN

WAKEFIELD — The West Side Social Club will host its traditional Memorial Day morning observance Monday, May 25 beginning at 10 a.m. at Moulton Park.

The 2026 keynote speaker will be Commander Shelby Nikitin, USN (retired).

The ceremony includes the Procession; National…

 

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Instrument Fellowship recipients announced

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

INSTRUMENT RECIPIENTS Charlie LaMonica (left) and Nico Moody (right) with Bob Burnett at the presentation.

WAKEFIELD — Last Thursday night at the annual Concert Band Spring Concert, the Meghan Burnett Foundation had the privilege to announce that Charlie LaMonica (Oboe) and Nico Moody (Bass Clarinet…

 

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Game Day

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD baseball team will celebrate the seniors before their final home game today at Walsh Field against Wilmington. The ceremony will occur before first pitch which is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

 

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WMHS student 4th in national Geography Bee finals

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

ROHIT DHULAPATI

WAKEFIELD — Congratuations go out to Wakefield Memorial High sophomore Rohit Dhulapati, who competed last Saturday, May 16 at the Geography Bee national finals at Harvard University.

Out of the 6,000 students who participated, and the 40 who made the national final round…

 

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Hit-and-run, scam attempt reported

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Fraud, illegal dumping and a hit-and-run driver were among the matters handled by Wakefield Police yesterday.

At about 3:15 yesterday afternoon, a Walton Lane resident called Wakefield Police to report a possible scam attempt. Police said that it was a type of fraud…

 

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Looking Backward

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

By KRISTEN HENSHAW

May 16, 1986

Forty years ago, May 16th was a Friday. It was overcast, with drizzles. The high temperatures were around 66 degrees. The Item’s twenty pages cost thirty cents.

The construction of a parking garage downtown should only be done…

 

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EDITORIAL: Don’t touch the road work money

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

With the condition of Wakefield’s roads continuing to be the subject of complaints, we hope Chapter 90 transportation funding proposals remain untouched by state lawmakers.

As senators dove into fiscal 2027 budget deliberations Monday, the Senate Ways and Means Committee also advanced a transportation bond…

 

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