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Slappers punch ticket to Twi Finals with extra innings win over Expos

August 12, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The Slap are back.

With an exciting 7-4 victory over the Expos in…

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WMHS Marching band rocks Xfinity Center

August 12, 2025

THE WAKEFIELD Memorial High School Marching Band got an opportunity of a lifetime when they were asked to join pop trio AJR in their finale during the group concert at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield. The band was both on stage and in the aisles of the audience, playing for a crowd of nearly 20,000 people Saturday

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Town Administrator interviews start tonight

August 12, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – And then there were four.

The Town Council will meet tonight to begin the process of interviewing the four finalists to fill the position of Town Administrator.

Two of the final four candidates will be interviewed in the first floor conference room at Town Hall beginning at 6 p.m. The…

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Front Page: August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025

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Sports: August 11, 2025

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Real Estate Transactions, August 11, 2025

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Jewish Festival a celebration of light, love

August 11, 2025

IN YESTERDAY’S summer heat, bubbles provided a way to cool off. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Chabad of Wakefield Rabbi Sruly Brook deemed its first Jewish Festival on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt a success Sunday afternoon, August 10.

“What a beautiful sight it was to see everyone in the heart of…

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Loafers hand Brewers first loss of the season, take 1-0 lead in semifinals

August 11, 2025

JAMES BEATON scores on an RBI triple by Dom Sorrentino in the 4th inning of the Loafers’ 13-6 victory in game one of the Twi League semifinals last night. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — For the first time in nearly a calendar year, the Brewers left Moulton Field dejected. The champions of the…

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LYNNFIELD ROTARY’S first Concert on the Common of the summer was enjoyed by, from left, The Savings Bank Marketing Coordinator Ally Houghton, The Savings Bank Vice President/Commercial Banking Officer Jason Truong, Lily the Australian Shepherd, Bob Wertz and Sandy Wertz on July 9. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Comment on Open Space Plan, Wetlands Bylaw

August 11, 2025

WAKEFIELD –– The Conservation Commission has opened a public comment period for a proposed Wetlands Bylaw as well as Wakefield’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. Community members can submit comments until September 10, 2025.

The Plan document and proposed bylaw text, as well as the comment forms, are available at www.wakefieldma.gov/conservation.

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George E. Moore, III, 83

August 11, 2025

Wakefield native lived a rich life

WAKEFIELD — George E. Moore, III, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Wakefield on August 29, 1941, the son of the late George Moore Jr. and Linda (Carbone…

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Leigh Ann Ryan, 61

August 11, 2025

WHS Class of 1981 graduate was at heart of every family gathering

WAKEFIELD — Leigh Ann Ryan, beloved daughter of the late William and Lillian (Farrell) Ryan, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 61, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.