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Moulton to take on Markey for Senate seat

By COLIN A. YOUNG
State House News Service

BOSTON — For the second election cycle in a row, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey will face a challenge from a younger Democrat in the state’s Congressional delegation.

Congressman Seth Moulton of Salem announced Wednesday morning that he will run for U.S. Senate next year, arguing that Massachusetts…

 

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Girls’ XC takes 5th at Devens Pre-Championship Classic

THE VARSITY girls’ XC team took 6th overall at the Devens Pre-Championship meet on Saturday. Pictured from left to right is Liza Bangtson, Lillian McLean, Lisa Letchford, Peyton Knowles, Riley Mitchell, Abby Richardson and Quin Wilcox. (Courtesy Photo)

 

DEVENS — The Wakefield High girls’ cross country team had a great showing at the Devens Pre-Championship…

 

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Spooky pair

THESE TWO characters remind passersby on Lowell Street that Halloween is coming. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Stories from the Old Burying Ground – Remembering Jeremiah Swain: Physician, war hero

Wakefield’s Old Burying Ground is like an outdoor museum, filled with ‘artifacts’ reaching back to the town’s beginnings. Visitors can find the truest testament to those brave pioneers who first settled here, and their only monuments left standing.
In one way or another, the Old Burying Ground tells stories of those early settlers — their…

 

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Veterans share stories, experiences about their service

VETERANS, from left, U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dr. Donald Monteiro, U.S. Army veteran Ralph Reid, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Chuck Leach and U.S. Navy veteran/Veterans Services Officer Bruce Siegel shared different experiences while serving in the military during a presentation held in the Meeting House on Oct. 8. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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UPDATE: Girls’ cross country team falls to Hamiltion-Wenham after Senior Day victory over Amesbury

Post publication update:
Lynnfield falls to Hamilton-Wenham 18-42 (Oct. 14)

 

 

Published October 15, 2025

Girls’ cross country team beats Amesbury on Senior Day

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

THE PIONEERS competed in the Devens Pre Championship Meet on Oct. 11. Pictured from left to right are the varsity runners, Sophie Kennison, Maeve Wertz,…

 

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UPDATE: Field hockey team ties Masconomet following shutout victory over North Reading

Post publication update:
Lynnfield ties Masconomet 0-0 (Oct. 16)
Lynnfield defeats North Reading 4-0 (Oct. 14)

 

 

 

Published October 15, 2025

Field hockey team pushes unbeaten streak to seven games

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

ERIN GOLDEN received the game ball for scoring her first varsity goal in Lynnfield’s recent victory over Triton.…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ soccer team (11-2-1) beats Rockport following tie to North Reading in rivalry matchup

Post publication updates:
Lynnfield beats Rockport 6-1 (Oct. 16)
Lynnfield ties North Reading 1-1 (Oct. 14)

 

Published October 15, 2025

Girls’ soccer team tops Hawks and Hornets, improves to 10-2

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

KAYLEE BARRETT had a goal and 2 assists in Lynnfield’s 3-0 win over Essex Tech on Thursday. (Jamie Hayman Photo)…

 

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SC spars over paused goals

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee engaged in a spirited and at times contentious debate on Oct. 7 over finishing a series of goals that have currently been put on hold.

School Committee member Kim Baker Donahue said she requested that the panel discuss the goals that the committee began working on during…

 

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New COA, RMLD Citizens’ Advisory Board members appointed

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Select Board voted to appoint two new members to two different committees during a recent meeting.

Prospect Avenue resident Frank Armstrong was appointed to the Council on Aging Board of Directors.

“I have been a resident here for over 35 years,” said Armstrong. “I have been volunteering at the…

 

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Superintendent feels ‘very comfortable’ about schools’ financial position

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The school system has begun fiscal year 2026 in a good financial position, Superintendent Tom Geary said during the School Committee’s Oct. 7 meeting.

Geary recalled that the School Department’s operating budget for FY26 totals $34,194,132, which is an 11 percent increase over FY25’s $30,806,245 appropriation. He said the district…

 

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