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Margaret Cass

WAKEFIELD — Margaret Eleanor Cass passed away on July 16 at Brightview Senior Living in Wakefield.

Born on April 27, 1929 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Murphy. She was raised in Somerville where she met and married John F. Cass. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage until Jack’s death in…

 

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Marilyn Conroy, 92

Loved being surrounded by her family

WAKEFIELD — Marilyn J Conroy, age 92, passed away on July 18 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a period of failing health. 

Marilyn was born in Baltimore, MD in 1933 to Fred and Marie Ormond. They relocated up to Cambridge where Marilyn was raised along with her…

 

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Republic strike heads to court

Automated Garbage Truck Republic

SALEM — A hearing was held this afternoon in Salem Superior Court as communities served by trash company Republic Services sought a preliminary injunction to require the company to immediately do the work it is contracted to do.

Beverly, Malden, Peabody, Gloucester, Danvers and Canton have all signed on to the complaint, with health directors

 

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Wakefield Recreation summer clinics in full swing

THE WAKEFIELD Recreation Department’s summer programs are in full swing. To learn more about upcoming sports programs and much more, visit:
wakefieldma.myrec.com.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Recreation department’s summer programs are in full swing throughout the town. 

The recreation department puts on multiple different kinds of clinics, enrichment programs, youth and adult fitness classes, special…

 

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Community Garden 2025 JJ Rounds Wakefield

Locally grown

Community Garden 2025 JJ Rounds Wakefield
THE WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN is hitting its summer peak at JJ Round. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Game Day for Wakefield Little League 12-year-old All-Stars

THE WAKEFIELD Little League 12-year-old All-Stars play their third round robin game of the Section 4 championship tonight, 5:30 p.m. at Stephen O’Grady Field in Salem against Swampscott. Wakefield fell to Danvers in their first game on Wednesday and were edged by Peabody on a walk-off in a terrific game played by both teams last

 

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Front Page: July 18, 2025

 

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Sports: July 18, 2025

 

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Potential harmful algae bloom in Lake Quannapowitt

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THE TOWN has issued a precautionary advisory as parts of Lake Quannapowitt experience overgrowths of blue-green algae. (Frank Conte Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Health and Human Services Department is issuing a precautionary advisory regarding a potential harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Quannapowitt. We are actively monitoring conditions and have submitted water samples for…

 

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Wanderers win G6 County 3 championship with 4-0 victory over Wilmington

THE WAKEFIELD Wanderers recently concluded a terrific season with a 4-0 shutout over Wilmington in the County 3 championship game. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — On Sunday, June 22, the Wakefield Wanderers clinched the G6 County 3 Championship with a 4-0 win over Wilmington. 

The Wanderers finished the regular season this past spring with a record of

 

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Nahal Panah, 66

Avid film enthusiast who traveled the world and loved art

WAKEFIELD — Nahal Panah, beloved wife, mother and grandmother “Nini” passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 14 just five days shy of her 67th birthday. 

Born in Shiraz, Iran, Nahal lived a life defined by quiet grace, steadfast dedication…

 

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Catharine Stepchin, 73

Avid gardener with a fondness for nature

MELROSE — Catharine “Katy” Stepchin, age 73, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on July 15 at Salem Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

Born in Boston on March 29, 1952, Katy was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Rita Donovan. She attended school at…

 

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