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Tossed off course, angry rent control supporters return to Beacon Hill

June 25, 2026

NOEMI “Mimi” Ramos, executive director of New England Community Project and chair of the Keep Massachusetts Home campaign, speaks at a rent control rally outside the State House on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Photo by Alison Kuznitz/State House News Service)

By ALISON KUZNITZ
State House News Service

BOSTON — Angered by the Supreme Judicial Court’s…

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State Senate hopeful endorsed by Boston Teachers Union

June 25, 2026

MALDEN – The following was submitted by the candidate’s campaign staff.

This June, State Sen. candidate Carey McDonald was endorsed by the Boston Teachers Union for the 5th Middlesex seat. The announcement marks additional support for the candidate with the most endorsements from progressive organizations in the race.

“Strong leadership in public education…

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Ride like Leah: A Wakefield mother’s PMC journey in honor of her daughter

June 25, 2026

LEAH AND ELENA Proakis Ellis, proudly repping their Pan-Mass Challenge gear.

By MICHELLE VISCO

WAKEFIELD — Elena Proakis Ellis, a 22-year Wakefield resident, will be partaking in her first Pan-Mass Challenge this year on August 1 and 2 to honor her daughter Leah, who at 12 years old passed away from brain cancer in January…

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WDI Editorial: The importance of Senior Night

June 25, 2026

Everyone wants kids to be safe. That’s one reason why WMHS Senior Night is so important.

The ninth annual outing after the senior prom was an unqualified success again in 2026. It provided a safe, substance-free celebration for more than 200 members of the Class of 2026, and everyone had a blast.

Thanks to the…

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Between the Lines: Computer assistance at the library plus Music with Dara and summer reading

June 25, 2026

Weekly Flint Memorial Library column published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call, June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 25, June 15 – June 19, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 15-19.

During the week of June 15-19, the House met for a total of 13 hours and 18 minutes and the…

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Front Page: June 26, 2026

June 25, 2026

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Sports: June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

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Throwback Thursday, 1940: A Fourth of July Parade

June 25, 2026

THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE proceeds down Church Street and across North Avenue to Prospect Street in 1940. The band is not identified in the original black & white photo, but it is most likely the award-winning Sacred Heart Crusaders Band from Malden. There were only two other marching bands listed in the line of…

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Wakefield Food Pantry awarded $195K Cummings grant

June 25, 2026

WOBURN — Wakefield Food Pantry (WFP) has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s…

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Wakefield Soccer Association holds annual coach and volunteer recognition event

June 25, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Soccer recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards event. This event allows the WSA board to say thank you to those who volunteer to bring two seasons of successful play to the community. The night was capped off with the presentation of several…

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Median home sale price reaches $999K in May

June 25, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 24, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The number of single-family homes sold in Lynnfield increased during the month of May.

According to The Warren Group, there were 11 single-family homes sold in Lynnfield during the month of May that had a median sale price of $999,000. The number of…

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