Local Headline News

All general news items, including regional, metro, local, national, or international

Median sale price of a local house: $830K

WAKEFIELD — Over the first five months of 2025, the median price of a single-family home sold in Wakefield was $830,000, outpacing last year and showing no sign of easing.

According to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data, 63 single-families sold in Wakefield between…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Median sale price of a local house: $830K Read More

Tennis 2025

Warrior netmen end strong season in Round of 16

MEDWAY — The Wakefield High boys’ tennis team recently concluded a strong season in the Div. 3 Round of 16 against Medfield at Medway Middle School.

Wakefield, ranked No. 12 in the bracket, swept No. 21 Ashland at home in the first round before taking on No. 5 Medfield. 

In a battle of Warriors, it…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Warrior netmen end strong season in Round of 16 Read More

Front Page: June 16, 2025

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: June 16, 2025 Read More

Sports: June 16, 2025

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Sports: June 16, 2025 Read More

Real Estate Transactions, June 16, 2025

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Real Estate Transactions, June 16, 2025 Read More

HH Breakfast 2025

Hartshorne House Breakfast draws a crowd

HH Breakfast 2025
DESPITE SATURDAY’S gloomy weather, spirits were high and the food was delicious at the Hartshorne House Breakfast. The successful annual event always offers great food and fine fellowship for a great cause: maintaining and preserving Wakefield’s oldest public building. (Collage submitted by Nancy Bertrand)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Hartshorne House Breakfast draws a crowd Read More

Council candidates air views in debate

WCAT 2025
ON JUNE 11, WCAT hosted the Town Council debate for the special election to be held June. Candidates (from left) are Brian Fox, Sam Hockenbury, and Gerard Leeman. The debate was moderated by Bill Carroll and panelists were Ina Coveney and Brian Cusack. (WCAT Screenshot)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Development, the town budget, choosing…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Council candidates air views in debate Read More

Wakefield Soccer Association teams advance to Essex County Youth Soccer Playoffs

WAKEFIELD — Eight teams from the Wakefield Soccer Association have advanced to the playoffs in the Essex County Youth Soccer League. The playoffs will be held this week, culminating with championship games this Saturday and Sunday at the Pingree School fields in South Hamilton.

In grade six boys, Wakefield Lazio, coached by Christopher Sheehan and Benjamin…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Wakefield Soccer Association teams advance to Essex County Youth Soccer Playoffs Read More

James Sellers, 87

Avid sports fan, fierce competitor who loved Jeopardy

WAKEFIELD — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James ‘Big Jim’ Sellers, a beloved father, grandfather and friend who left us peacefully on June 11 at the age of 87.

He is now joyfully reunited with the love of his life Judith Duffy Sellers whom…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

James Sellers, 87 Read More

Front Page: June 13, 2025

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: June 13, 2025 Read More

Sports: June 13, 2025

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Sports: June 13, 2025 Read More

Firefighters honor the memory of deceased WFD members

MEMBERS OF THE Wakefield Fire Department march through a portion of Lakeside Cemetery during last week’s Firefighter Memorial Sunday. (FF Jonathan O’Brien Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Firefighters gathered at the Firefighters Monument at Lakeside Cemetery at 8:30 on the morning of Sunday June 08 to observe the annual Firefighters Memorial Sunday services. This service is…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Firefighters honor the memory of deceased WFD members Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top