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Honoring the Stars and Stripes on Flag Day

June 15, 2026

By KAREN MARSHALL

WAKEFIELD — Dozens of worn and weathered American flags were respectfully retired Sunday evening during a Flag Day ceremony held on Veterans Memorial Common.

The retirement ceremony was conducted by local veterans and…

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Making progress on School Improvement Plans

June 15, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Principals briefed the School Committee on their progress in meeting goals in their acronym-loaded School Improvement Plans at a meeting Tuesday, June 9. “We focus on access points for all students and how we can use these things to benefit all students,” Greenwood Elementary School Principal Tiffany Back said during a joint…

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Wakefield girls’ lacrosse celebrates historic season

June 15, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team recently held their annual banquet to celebrate one of their best seasons ever.

The Warriors won the Middlesex League Freedom Division…

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Alban J. Lobdell III, 91

June 15, 2026

Army Lieutenant and patent-earning lens designer

DURHAM, NH — Alban J. Lobdell III, 91, of Durham, NH, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, following a period of declining health.

Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of Alban J. Lobdell Jr. and Doris (Wilde) Lobdell. Alban shared more than 70 years of marriage…

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Edward Ofcharsky, 78

June 15, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Edward J. Ofcharsky, of Wakefield, passed away on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old.

Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on August 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Jacob and Concetta (Castrucci) Ofcharsky.

Edward was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School, Class…

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LMS thespians nominated for METG Awards

June 15, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School’s production of “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” has been nominated for three Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) Awards.

Kylie Geary is nominated for Best Lead Performer in the role of Sherrie Christian. Aidan Rystrom is nominated for Best Supporting Performer in…

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NR Democrats to host Markey June 16

June 15, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Democrats will hold its monthly happy hour at Hopothecary Ales, 303 Main St., on Tuesday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m.

All are welcome attend and meet Joe Markey, the Democratic candidate seeking to fill the State Representative seat being…

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Grammy-nominated Moock joins June 21 concert for Democratic hopefuls

June 15, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

A DYNAMIC LINEUP for the “Fight Back with a Song!” setlist includes (Clockwise, from left) Mark Erelli, Alastair Moock, Kemp Harris, Cosy Sheridan, Ruthann Baler, Tom Smith, The Lied To’s and Les Sampou

DEDHAM — Music and activism will come together on Sunday, June…

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Jones supports Blue Envelope bill

June 15, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation designed to create a safe environment whenever a police officer conducts a traffic stop involving an individual with autism by codifying the Blue Envelope Program into statute.