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Local teen to compete in the World Spacemodeling Championship

October 10, 2024

WAKEFIELD — Nicholas Leras, a 16-year-old resident of Wakefield, has just qualified to be a member of the U.S. National Model Rocketry team. The…

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Wakefield girls’ XC beats Wilmington 23-33 for 4th straight victory

October 9, 2024

WILMINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ cross country team raced Wilmington yesterday at Wilmington High. The Warriors came away with a 23-33 victory, their fourth consecutive win as they moved to 4-0 in league meets.

“It…

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Mullen asks AG to dismiss OML complaint

October 9, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A recent Open Meeting Law complaint filed against the Environmental Sustainability Committee is legally moot because it was filed too late and seeks a remedy that has no basis in law.

That is Town Counsel Thomas Mullen’s take on the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Scot McCauley of Walden…

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Top-ranked boys’ soccer team boosts resume with 5-2 win over Reading

October 8, 2024

By MARC GAGNE

READING — Last Tuesday night, there was a battle between a pair of soccer teams ranked in the top 10 in Division 2, both teams eager to advance that ranking. The Warriors came out the victors…

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Town officials determined to sell new 40A plan

October 8, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – While acknowledging a level of community opposition to the state’s MBTA multifamily housing mandate, Town Councilors made it clear last night that they will leave no stone unturned in their effort to persuade residents to support the town’s latest plan to comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.

The town has until…

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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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Wakefield golf wins Freedom Division Championship

October 3, 2024

NORTH READING — The Wakefield High golf team finished up their league schedule with a 49-23 victory over Watertown at Thomson Country Club in North Reading on Monday afternoon.

With that win, the 8-4-1Warriors earned the 2024 Middlesex League Freedom Division title, going 6-4-1…

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The Arts Collaborative of Wakefield presents Elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire

October 3, 2024

By JOY SCHILLING

WAKEFIELD — Consisting of five components, this collaborative event spans a month. It includes an Art Exhibit centered around the Elements theme, a joint exhibit showcasing paired creations by local writers and artists, the 5×7 Small Works Fundraiser where all earnings benefit PAWS of Wakefield…

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Number 1 boys’ soccer team highlights Wakefield’s strong showing in power rankings

October 2, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The second power rankings of the fall sports season was released by the MIAA yesterday.

The MIAA ranks five sports (football, field hockey, volleyball, girls’ soccer, boys’ soccer) by division every week so teams can track their progress and see how close to a state tournament spot they might be as the season…

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