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Boston Celtics honor Wakefield family behind Ella’s Army as Heroes Among Us

May 12, 2026

RYAN AND BRIANNA MARCHANT, founders of Ella’s Army, were honored as Heroes Among Us during the Celtics’ April 28, 2026 home game against the Philadelphia 76ers for supporting families at Boston Children’s Hospital after their daughter Ella’s lifesaving heart surgery.

BOSTON — On April 28, at the Boston Celtics home playoff game against the Philadelphia…

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‘Soul Supper’ to discuss philosophies on war, peace

May 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to attend its May Soul Supper on Thursday, May 14, featuring a thoughtful and timely conversation titled “War and Peace in Jewish and Zionist Thought.”

The evening includes a free community dinner from 6 to 6:45 p.m., offering space for fellowship and connection. This is followed…

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Police seek help finding missing woman

May 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Police are looking for a 30-year-old woman who went missing from a local group home yesterday and has not returned.

A supervisor for the Lafayette Street group home contacted police at about 9:30 last night and reported that a new client had left the home earlier in the day and had…

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May 12, 2026

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Golden hour

May 12, 2026

THE TREES of the North Avenue swamp turned gold in the sunrise as we begin seasonal change. (Andrew McRae Photo)

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How Did We Ever Survive? (Part 1)

May 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

Every day or so, I read about another study that proves beyond all doubt that something we do is going to kill us. We’re all doomed if we continue to ignore the warnings about toxins and foods and activities…

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Warrior softball extends winning streak to five with victories over Reading, Melrose and Lexington

May 12, 2026

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High softball team pushed their winning streak to five games and their overall record to 11-3 with an impressive stretch of Middlesex League victories over Reading, Melrose and Lexington.

The Warriors are now ranked No. 15 in Div. 2 with six games remaining in the regular season.

Wakefield’s 4-0…

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Memorial Day events coming

May 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The public is invited to attend the Town of Wakefield Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. This outdoor ceremony is on the Veterans Memorial (Upper) Common in front of the World War II Memorial. To mark this special year, the theme for the Memorial Day Ceremony is “Fighting…

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A day of fun on the links awaits golfers at Chamber’s annual tourney on May 18

May 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The annual charity golf tournament of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce will be held on Monday, May 18 at the Hillview Golf Course 149 North St.

It is one of the Chamber’s signature events with proceeds benefitting…

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TM likes senior tax relief exploration article

May 12, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026
By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Voters overwhelmingly expressed interest in the town exploring the provision of property tax relief for seniors by approving a citizens’ petition during Spring Town Meeting on April 28.

Newly elected Board of Assessors member Alan Dresios, who created the citizens’ petition…

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Walton students, staff, volunteers honored at Celebration of Learning

May 11, 2026

FIVE FOURTH grade students at the Walton School were recognized at WEF’s Celebration of Learning. Pictured above: Walton Principal Brian Schmitt, WEF President Jamee Paolillo and Superintendent Doug Lyons with 4th grade student honorees Madalyn Elizabeth Ryan, Libby Trachtenberg, Liam Murphy and Franklin Butterworth.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation recently celebrated Walton School students…

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