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Local man guilty of trafficking meth

BOSTON – A Wakefield man pleaded guilty yesterday to his role in a conspiracy to distribute crystal methamphetamine.

Daniel Loughman, a/k/a “Swiss,” 40, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine and one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50…

 

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Good morning autumn sky

GORGEOUS SUNRISE from Cutter St. overlooking North Ave. on the early morning of November 25. (John Russo Photo)

 

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Winter season underway at Wakefield High

THE GIRLS’ basketball team tips off the regular season on Friday, Dec. 12 with a home game against Woburn while the boys’ team will be on the road against the Tanners. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Winter sports season officially began yesterday at Wakefield Memorial High School. Nine teams were allowed to officially…

 

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ACW holds a Winter Artisan Sale this weekend

WAKEFIELD — The Arts Collaborative of Wakefield will present its Annual Winter Artisan Sale in the main gallery of the Albion Cultural Exchange Building in Wakefield this weekend.  

Get into the spirit of the holiday season and come shop a variety of local handmade and 2nd Time Around products including artwork of all kinds…

 

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Warriors at Fenway 2025 Trophy

More scenes from Thanksgiving at Fenway

The Wakefield High football team defeated Melrose 20-9 in the 65th Thanksgiving game held at Fenway Park on Nov. 25. It was the 5th consecutive Thanksgiving victory for the Warriors. A full story appeared in the Nov. 26 edition. Below are more scenes from the big game. All photos by Alicen Encarnacao Racca. 

 

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Business meet and greet with TA Denise Casey December 4

WAKEFIELD — On Thursday, December 4, members of Wakefield’s business community are invited to join the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Office for a meet and greet with new Town Administrator Denise Casey.

From 8 to 9:30 a.m., local business owners and managers will gather at the Americal Civic Center to hear Denise’s…

 

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Fenway Park Wakefield v. Melrose 2025 Football

Wakefield makes it five in a row with 20-9 Thanksgiving victory at Fenway Park

Fenway Park Wakefield v. Melrose 2025 Football
WAKEFIELD celebrates their fifth straight Thanksgiving victory after a 20-9 win over Melrose in the 65th edition of the big game held for the first time ever at Fenway Park. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

Field of dreams: Warriors again win the rivalry game vs. Melrose, 20-9

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

BOSTON — “Surreal” was the preferred word from those…

 

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Signage requests approved

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At its November meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals handled a variety of matters, including a couple related to signs.

The board agreed to allow CCF, Quannapowitt Property Company, LLC the owners of “The Basin” at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway, to change some of the signage on their buildings.

Representing the owners, attorney Brian McGrail explained that they would like to remove a sign identifying the project that is

 

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Harrington named to MBCA Hall of Fame

WORCESTER — Wakefield native Steve Harrington was inducted into the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Sunday night at Holy Cross. 

Harrington’s career in Massachusetts is marked by excellence as both a player and a coach. A 1988 graduate of Wakefield High, he was a three-sport captain and All-Star in soccer, basketball and…

 

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Montrose EV charging station plans updated

Wakefield
AN ARTIST’S RENDERING of a new multi-vehicle electric charging station proposed at 525 Salem St.

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — A proposal to construct an electric vehicle charging station capable of handling 16 EVs at eight separate chargers continues to make its way through the permitting process with the Zoning Board of Appeals. The facility would be located at 525 Salem

 

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Football 2025

The Main Course

Football 2025
THE SENIORS will lead the Warriors into Fenway Park for the 65th Thanksgiving game tomorrow night at 5 p.m. Pictured in the front row from left to right are captains Christian DiFlorio and Myles Sanchez. In the back row from left is Carter Jefferson, Tommy DeFeo, Will Forbes, Juan Jose Flores, Luciano Rossetti and Brady

 

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Review of Salem Street subdivision nearly complete

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – A proposed subdivision at 154 and 158 Salem St. is approaching the finish line in the local permitting process in front of the Planning Board, the Conservation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The plan calls for the creation of four lots. Two of the lots would each house…

 

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