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Nightmare on Lowell Street

October 7, 2024

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Agnes LeFave, 78

October 7, 2024

Enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint

WAKEFIELD — Agnes C. LeFave, age 78 of Wakefield passed away at the Winchester Hospital on October 4.

She was born in Winchester on April 7, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Agnes M. (LeBlanc) LeFave. She was the cherished sister of Joseph G. LeFave and…

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William Oxford, 76

October 7, 2024

Vietnam veteran who loved nature and long walks

WAKEFIELD — William L. Oxford, age 76 of Wakefield, died on Monday, September 30 at his home after a prolonged illness.

He was born in Lynn on December 10, 1947 and was the son of the late Cyril and Phyllis (Surrette) Oxford. Billy was raised in…

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A celebration of Indigenous culture

October 7, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Human Right Commission invites you to an event for all ages. Join the commission for a celebration of Indigenous culture on Thursday, October 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Heritage Room of the Americal Civic Center on Main St., Wakefield.

Through slides, song and dance take a…

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Second half comeback falls short for Warriors in 20-7 loss to Burlington

October 7, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High football team fell to 1-3 on Friday…

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Fall season is upon the Wakefield Farmers Market

October 4, 2024

By ANNMARIE GALLIVAN

Market Manager

WAKEFIELD — As the fall season sweeps in, we’re thrilled to celebrate the harvest with our First Annual Fall Harvest Day at the Wakefield Farmers Market this Saturday, October 5. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 468 North Ave., Wakefield enjoy an incredible…

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Wakefield field hockey tames Wildcats, 2-0

October 4, 2024

THE DEFENSE earned a shutout over Wilmington on Sept. 24. Pictured from left to right is Ellie Ortega, Stella Bangston, Sophia DeAngelis and Allison Pesa. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WILMINGTON — The Wakefield High field hockey team earned their second win of the season on Sept. 24 at Wilmington High, shutting out the Wildcats by a…

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Memorial Hall: Symbol of pride in city’s past

October 4, 2024

By PATRICK DeVIVO

MELROSE — Melrose has always been a city that takes immense pride in its past even as it plans and builds for the future. There is no better manifestation of this spirit than Memorial Hall located on Main St. adjacent to City Hall.

Originally known as The Soldiers…

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Opening reception for Art of Words Gallery Show

October 4, 2024

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) announces the annual Art of Words gallery exhibition at 647 Main St. in Melrose. This fourth iteration of the show features works by FYACS’ creatives-in-residence. The twist is that the writers and visual artists exchanged words and artwork…

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City Hall updates for next week

October 4, 2024

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Register to vote in the Nov. 5 election

The state, federal and presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, with polls open for all registered Melrose voters at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 90 Melrose St., from 7…

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LHS Coffeehouse Wednesday, Oct. 9

October 3, 2024

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Music Department is hosting a Coffeehouse and Food Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

The Coffeehouse’s $5 admission fee will be waived with a food or supply donation for Haven from Hunger. Music fans should bring kid-friendly cereal, cake mixes/frosting, pancake mixes/syrup, spices, lunch box snacks,…

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Florence Shea

October 3, 2024

Enjoyed gardening, volunteering and loved traveling to see family

MELROSE — Florence Shea made the world a kinder and brighter place. We have lost a truly

generous and caring individual.

Florence Louise Shea was born June 15, 1945 in Washington DC to Ethel and George