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Warrior wrestlers impress in Lowell and Tyngsboro

Wrestling 2024-2025LOWELL — The Wakefield High wrestling team sent multiple representatives to two of the best tournaments in the state last weekend: The Lowell Holiday Tournament and the Big Red Tournament. 

Known for its prestige, not just in the state but across New England, the George Bossi Lowell Holiday Tournament featured competitors from 68 different…

 

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Christmas tree curbside collection schedule in Wakefield

WAKEFIELD — Curbside collection for live Christmas trees will take place from January 7 through January 31. Pickup will follow recycling routes, so please place your tree curbside on the morning of your scheduled recycling day. 

Remove all lights, ornaments, tree stands, and other decorations. Trees wrapped in plastic cannot be recycled and will not be…

 

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Town Council "Climate Leaders" Mtg 2024-0624

Donated equipment will help WFD fight EV fires

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – The development team responsible for “The Basin,” as the new development at 200 Quannapowitt Parkway is known, has made a generous donation that will help the Wakefield Fire Department deal with electric vehicle fires.  

On behalf of the Wakefield Fire Department, the Town Council accepted the donation with thanks at…

 

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Philip C. Siciliano, 97

Served his country during World War II

Philip C. Siciliano, age 97, a resident of Wakefield for 71 years, passed away on December 24, 2024. He was born in Boston on February 7, 1927 and was the son of the late Pasquale and Carmela (Farina) Siciliano. 

Philip was raised in Everett and was a…

 

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Wakefield girls’ track kicks off indoor season with a win over Stoneham

BOSTON — The Wakefield High girls’ track and field team started their season strong with a dominant 70-30 victory over Stoneham at The Track at New Balance on Dec. 19, showcasing several impressive performances. 

In the 55m Hurdles (33”), junior Kyler Dennison set a PR of 10.16 seconds placing 2nd. 

LILY SALLEE took first in the

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Photo New WMHS Topped and Covered

Leaders outline school climate improvements

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — As promised, School Superintendent Doug Lyons recently gave the School Committee additional information based on results of the Views of Climate and Learning (VOCAL) student survey, first presented November 12. 

“I went back and looked at what was missing from the presentation,” he said at the School Committee Tuesday, December 10…

 

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Throwback Thursday WDI December 2024

Throwback Thursday 

Throwback Thursday WDI December 2024
THIS HOUSE at the corner of Main Street and Wave Avenue was tastefully illuminated for the holidays back in 1947. At the time, it was owned by Albert Lane, a prominent local automobile dealer. Built about 1930, this lakeside colonial style home looks much the same today as it did when this photo was taken

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Great concert planned in Wakefield on January 11

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, January 11, Linden Tree Concerts continues into 2025 with encore performances with two of our favorite women singer-songwriters Les Sampou and Kerri Powers. Both sets will feature a lot of blues with bits of jazz and rock & roll.  This year’s concerts are held at the Wakefield Lynnfield Methodist Church…

 

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December Artist of the Month: Ashley Doke

OCTOPUSES are a recurring muse of December’s Artist of the Month Ashley Doke whose high-contrast linocut prints are featured in her exhibit at the library. (Emily Klesaris Photo)

 

 


By EMILY KLESARIS

NORTH READING — The December Artist of the Month at the Flint Memorial Library is North Reading’s own Ashley Doke. A third…

 

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