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Front Page: February 10, 2026

 

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Sports: February 10, 2026

 

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Book donation drive tomorrow 2/11

The Beebe Books Sales at the Hurd School (File photography by Frank Conte)

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library Book Sale Team is focused on their 2026 Book Sale and we would love to get your used books. Our May sale will feature books only, no textbooks, CDs, DVDs, records or puzzles. Books…

 

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Swim 2025-2026

Boys’ swim team has multiple strong performances at North Sectionals

Swim 2025-2026
THE WARRIOR/PIONEER five represented their team well at North Sectionals on Saturday. Pictured from left to right is Michael Brown, James Cook, Brendan Koleszar, head coach Jeff Boyd, Malcolm Kelton and Nick DeGennaro. (Courtesy Photo)

By JAMES COOK

BOSTON — The Wakefield/Lynnfield co-op boys’ swim team delivered an impressive performance at the MIAA Boys North Sectional…

 

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Health officials hear about vaping

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — “Whenever there’s a new product, we try to get the word out to communities and schools,” Maureen Buzby, Tobacco Prevention manager of Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition, said during the Understanding Vaping and Tobacco Trends webinar sponsored by the Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield Tri-Town Council Thursday, February 5. “The nicotine…

 

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Thomas Sheppard

WAKEFIELD — Thomas (Todd) Sheppard gave up his soul to God on February 5 after battling complications from pneumonia. Thomas was born at Lynn Union Hospital August 19, 1955 and was named after the doctor that delivered him. He grew up in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1973. He retired…

 

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Lewis champions early literacy bill

JASON LEWIS

 

BOSTON — As the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Education, State Senator Jason Lewis led his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that supports young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Despite Massachusetts being ranked best-in-the-nation for grade 4 reading on the 2024…

 

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Cultural Council awards over $10,000 in grants

NORTH READING — The North Reading Cultural Council has awarded over $10,000 in grants to local cultural organizations for FY26. Funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the local group looks for activities that benefit the North Reading community.

This year’s grants went to a variety of activities and included different age groups and diverse programs…

 

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Winter slumber

A BLANKET OF SNOW provides a respite for these picnic tables at Ipswich River Park. Come spring, they’ll be hosting countless picnics and activities in the shade of the big oak again. (Ellen DiPietro Photo)

 

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Oh to be a kid!

WALTON SECOND GRADER Ethan Briggs of Stedman St. completes his backyard snow tunnel. (Matthew Briggs Photo)

 

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See ‘Women of ’76 — A Theatrical Tribute to Women of the American Revolution’ on Feb. 12

NORTH READING — Step back in time and discover the untold stories of five courageous women, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution.

“Women of ’76 — A Theatrical Tribute to Women of the American Revolution,” is a live performance…

 

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Front Page: February 9, 2026

 

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