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Sports: September 23, 2025

September 23, 2025

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Boys’ XC falls to Burlington 24-33 in hard-fought matchup

September 23, 2025

BURLINGTON — The Wakefield High boys’ cross country team suffered a tough loss to Burlington this week on the Red Devils’ home course. The score was Wakefield 33 and…

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Town Council updated on downtown improvement plans

September 23, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Town Council got an update last night on the “Envision Wakefield” project, which will reconfigure the downtown area adding bike lanes and other features. The project would be funded using millions in state and federal dollars.

Town Engineer William Renault and Josh Trearchis, an engineer from VHB, were on…

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Margaret Leppo, 76

September 23, 2025

Loved summers in NH and winters in Aruba

WAKEFIELD — Margaret M. “Marge” Leppo, age 76, of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep at her home on September 21. She was born in Revere on April 21, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ellen (Cotter) Duggan.

Marge…

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Real Estate Transactions: September 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

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Front Page: September 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

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Sports: September 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

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Joseph M. Sullivan Innovation Center dedicated at St. Joseph’s School

September 22, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Saint Joseph School celebrated the dedication of the Joseph M. Sullivan Innovation Center. Dr. Sullivan’s vision has come to life, a space where students can dream, create and grow. His wife, along with their children and grandchildren had the honor of cutting the ribbon and unveiling the new plaque in his name. Fr. Ron…

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Warriors move to 2-0 with 28-0 shutout over Lynnfield

September 22, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

LYNNFIELD — After his 3rd rushing touchdown of the game on Friday night, Jaden Fullerton let his teammates know that the Pioneers officially couldn’t stop him.

That was true from start…

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The trash strike is over! Republic, Teamsters agree on new contract

September 22, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The trash strike is over.

Refuse and recycling hauler Republic Services has reached a five-year deal with members of Teamsters Local 25, ending an 11-week job action by Republic workers who were determined to see better pay and benefits.

Republic said on its website that their striking workers will return to the job…

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Thomas Hourihan, 84

September 22, 2025

Full of kindness, loyalty and love for animals

WAKEFIELD — Thomas Hourihan, 84 lifelong native to Wakefield, passed away peacefully on September 6 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Fittingly a great thunderstorm was happening at the time in preparation for his homecoming. Surely his sons Michael and Timothy were there to greet him alongside…

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Oct. 3 Opening Reception for Art of Words Gallery Show

September 22, 2025

MELROSE – Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) announces the fifth annual Art of Words gallery exhibition at 647 Main St. in Melrose. This show is an annual favorite in the Gallery at FYACS and features works created and inspired by Follow Your Art’s writers- and artists-in-residence.