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Perfect weather, championship drama highlight 9th annual Meghan Burnett “Fly High” Tournament

NIKKI RICHIO pops up from a slide and begins the celebration after scoring the winning run for the RES Angels in the 9th inning of the 14U championship game. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Perfect weather, outstanding competition and an unforgettable championship finish made the ninth annual Meghan Burnett “Fly High” Fastpitch Softball Tournament another tremendous…

 

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INspire Cafe launches $100K Matching Challenge

THE STAFF at INspire Cafe is ready to help you. (Photo courtesy of INspire Cafe)

WAKEFIELD – INspire Cafe, an inclusive employment initiative of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North, has officially launched its largest fundraising campaign to date: the INspire Cafe $100,000 Matching Challenge.

Thanks to an extraordinary commitment from Omar’s World…

 

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TWI LEAGUE 2026

Unknowns take share of Twi lead with win over Brewers

WAKEFIELD — As former NFL coach Herm Edwards famously said, “You play to win the game.” The Lynch Construction Unknowns proved that point on Friday night at Moulton Park, knocking off the defending Twi-League champion Brewers, 7-3, despite taking the field with a depleted roster.

The Unknowns rode a dominant pitching performance from starter Tom Caron…

 

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Affordable housing efforts weighed

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UNDER THE TOWN’S inclusionary zoning bylaw, 18 percent (79) of the 440 rental units at The Basin were designated as “affordable.” (Mark Sardella Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Housing affordability in town was on the agenda at last night’s Town Council meeting as Senior Town Planner Marissa Meaney and Wakefield Housing Trust chair Gail Severt were on hand to provide an update.

Severt observed that in the past, affordable housing frequently took the form…

 

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Porchfest 2026 keeps growing

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Porchfest Committee has added 14 community sponsors to support Porchfest 2026, including 10 returning organizations and four new organizations. As in previous years, the sponsoring organizations are separated into three music-themed tiers of support, including Headliner, Encore, and Opening Act levels, providing critical support for the celebration of live, local music…

 

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Big 6th inning helps Slappers to 8-2 win over Highlife

BRIAN TARTARINI and the Slappers beat the Highlife 8-2 on Thursday night to improve to 5-2 and stay in first place in the Twi League. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Slappers maintained their control over 1st place in the Wakefield Twi League on Thursday night with an 8-2 win over the Highlife…

 

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Unknowns top Expos 7-1 for 3rd win of the season

ADAM CHANLEY gave up just 5 hits and 1 run in the Unknowns’ win over the Expos on Wednesday. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Lynch Construction Unknowns came out on fire, at Moulton Park on Wednesday night, under a hazy orange sky on. The story of the game was the dominant complete game pitching of…

 

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Lewis: Big social media firms target kids

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to stand up to big social media companies by passing legislation that reins in how their addictive platforms are specifically engineered to keep minors perpetually on social media at the expense of their health and wellbeing.

Research studies have linked prolonged daily social…

 

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Warrior Basketball Clinics start July 27

THE WARRIOR Basketball Clinic will have two sessions this year, from July 27-30 and Aug. 10-13. (Wakefield Recreation Photo)

The Wakefield Recreation Department along with coaches and current student athletes at Wakefield High are hosting their annual Warrior Basketball Clinics again this summer.

There are two sessions this year. Session 1 runs from July 27…

 

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Rivian showroom coming to MarketStreet

THE RIVIAN R1S seats seven people and is the company’s flagship, three-row electric SUV. A showroom will be coming to MarketStreet in Lynnfield.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A new Rivian Automotive, Inc. showroom is coming to MarketStreet Lynnfield.

Rivian Senior Counsel Bryan Rhie said during a recent Select Board meeting that the electric vehicle…

 

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Wakefield Challenger Little League celebrates season with Championship game

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Little League Challenger Division recently held their championship game. Wakefield Challenger concluded their 32nd season this year.

One of the state’s first Challenger Divisions, Wakefield’s championship game featured over 20 participants.

Congratulations to the league on another terrific season. The following are photos from the championship taken by Alicen Encarnacao Racca. More…

 

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Rail Trail Wakefield

Lynnfield enters into long-term lease for rail trail

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — During a recent meeting, the Select Board unanimously approved entering into a 99-year lease agreement with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the Lynnfield Rail Trail.

The rail trail will be a 2.8-mile-long multiuse path and boardwalk extending from Peabody through Lynnfield to Wakefield. Phase 1 of the rail trail…

 

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