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WMHS Hockey 2025-2026

Boys’ hockey beats Melrose for fourth win

WMHS Hockey 2025-2026
BRADY WALSH puts a shot on net during Wakefield’s 3-1 win over Melrose. Walsh scored an empty-netter to seal the victory for the Warriors. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

STONEHAM — The Wakefield High boys’ hockey team defeated Melrose 3-1 on Saturday night at the Stoneham Arena. The Warriors improved to 4-2 on the…

 

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Early Town Election ground rules

WAKEFIELD — With nomination papers now available for positions to be decided at the April 28 Town Election, we want to get out front with our offer to candidates to let our readers know about them. The Daily Item has always provided space for office hopefuls to publicize themselves and their campaigns. It will be…

 

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Cummings’ employees direct $520K to nonprofits

Cummings Grant 2025-2026
DANVERS DECA FALCONS Foundation members Alejandro Bourdier, Natalie Bahret, and Meghan Ryan accept a combined $6,000 Cummings Community Giving donation from Cummings Properties client services administrator Kate Tabor (of Woburn), operations coordinator Beth Callahan (of Wakefield) and client services administrator Jane Flaherty (of Woburn).

PAWS, Food Pantry among beneficiaries

WAKEFIELD – Area nonprofits are celebrating…

 

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Indoor Track 2025-2026 Boys

Warrior boys’ track stays undefeated with win over Stoneham

Indoor Track 2025-2026 Boys
JACKSON CONLEY helped the 4×200 relay team set a new school record of 1:32.65 against Stoneham last week. Joining Conley in the new record was Aiden Jones, Edgard Meneguello and Isaac Melo. (File Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

BOSTON — The Wakefield High boys’ indoor track team backed up their undefeated start with another dominant win at…

 

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Happy 2026

ENJOYING FIRST DAY of the new year at Lake Quannapowitt’s Hartshorne Cove. (Paul Owen Photo)

 

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Icemen shut out Danvers in 2025 finale

THE WARRIORS picked up a 4-0 shutout over Danvers on New Year’s Eve at the Stoneham Arena. Wakefield (3-2) has a huge tilt against rival Melrose (2-3-1) set for tomorrow night, 8 p.m. back in Stoneham. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — It was a cool and crisp New Year’s Eve at…

 

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Year of change: 2025 in review, Part 2

YEAR IN REVIEW COLLAGE 2025
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: Clockwise: NEW FIRE CHIEF Thomas Purcell was sworn in by Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran after being named to succeed retired Fire Chief Michael Sullivan. (Photo by Mark Sardella) DEE CASEY was hired as Wakefield’s new Town Administrator, succeeding Steve Maio. (Screen grab) KOREAN WAR VETERAN and local music legend Patsy Zagaria

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Girls’ track cruises past Stoneham for first win

QUIN WILCOX leads the pack in the 1 mile at the Boston Holiday Challenge on Saturday at The Track at New Balance which featured athletes from across the Northeast. Wilcox won the varsity mile event in 5:08.69, taking the lead from the gun, committing to the position and creating a sizable gap on the rest

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Year in Review 2025

A look back at 2025, part 1

Year in Review 2025
Among the big local stories in 2025: Town Administrator Steve Mail retires; Nahant Street development appealed; North Avenue bike lane removed and town councilor Ed Dombroski elected Town Treasurer.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — It was a year of big changes in Wakefield, as 2025 brought the retirements of Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio and…

 

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Girls Hoop 2025-2026

Warrior girls’ hoop picks up key road win over Burlington

Girls Hoop 2025-2026
SOPHOMORES Vanessa Tringali (left) and Jayla Conley have had strong starts to their season. Both played key roles in Wakefield’s 40-36 win in Burlington last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

BURLINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team traveled to Burlington on Dec. 22 for a big, early-season matchup with their division-foe…

 

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Nominate someone for Community Service Award

Each year, the Human Rights Commission honors the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King by recognizing a member of the Wakefield community who has made significant and tangible contributions in promoting civil and human rights. Nominations for this Community Service Award are now being accepted. The award is presented at…

 

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Warrior boys’ track improves to 2-0 with win over Wilmington

JAMAURI BELMER took first place in three different events (55 meter dash, long jump and high jump) during Wakefield’s victory over Wilmington last week. His high jump of 6’5” is second best in the state and tops in Div. 4. (File Photo)

BOSTON — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team defeated Wilmington on Dec.…

 

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