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The dynasty rolls on

August 27, 2024

Brewers seal their 4^th straight Twi title with 3-1 series win

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — If three was official then four is officially final: The Brewer dynasty is real.

That dynasty rolled on with a 9-3 decision in Game 4 of the Twi League Finals on Sunday at Moulton, giving the Brew Crew…

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Fire-ravaged downtown building to be restored

August 27, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The owner of a downtown building that was destroyed in a 4-alarm fire 15 months ago is eager to rebuild and recently got the OK to go forward with his plans from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The mixed-use building at 340 Main Street was destroyed in a devastating fire…

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Countdown to Kick-off

August 26, 2024

Fitzpatrick, McNeilly listed on preseason EMass All-Star teams

The Wakefield High football team had their first scrimmage of the preseason on Saturday morning against Pentucket at Landrigan Field. The Warriors have two more scrimmages to tune up for the regular season. They travel to Reading tomorrow at 4 p.m. and host North Reading on Friday…

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Survey shows slim majority favor 40A compliance

August 26, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A slim majority of local residents think the town should comply with a state mandate under Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and create a by-right multifamily housing district near public transportation. That’s according to results of a survey conducted by the Town Council’s 40A Subcommittee, which has taken…

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The Life have life with 7-5 Game 3 win over Brewers

August 23, 2024

Game 4 set for Sunday at 5 p.m.

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The weather forecast for this Sunday at 5 p.m. is 80 degrees, partly cloudy with a humidity level under 50 percent.

That’s a perfect day for baseball.

Thanks to the High Life’s 7-5 win over the Brewers in Game 3 of…

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WMHS to try internship program

August 23, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Many local educational systems and their high schools have a senior class internship program, in which seniors or some seniors work in an internship in their final quarter of the year. It gives students work experience, hopefully at something they like, and eliminates senioritis, a condition in which seniors, having…

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Warrior Dance Team brings home plenty of accolades from UDA Camp

August 22, 2024

THE WARRIOR Dance team brought plenty of awards back to Wakefield from the UDA Camp. (Courtesy Photo)

The Wakefield High School Dance Team recently attended the Universal Dance Association (UDA) camp, where each dancer learned three routines over the course of three days. Their training also included team technique classes, tech connect classes, link-up seminars…

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Warriors picked 8th in Mass HS Volleyball’s top 20 preseason poll

August 21, 2024

THE WAKEFIELD HIGH volleyball team was ranked No. 8 in Mass High School Volleyball’s preseason rankings for teams in Div. 3-5. The Warriors are coming off an historic run to the state final four last year. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High volleyball team continues its ascent into the upper-echelon of programs in…

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Off to Fort Sill

August 20, 2024

MARK LETCHFORD shipped out yesterday to Fort Sill, Oklahoma to begin Basic Combat Training with the U.S. Army. After BCT he will train as a Cannon Crewmember in Artillery and will be stationed to Europe (around the end of the year). Mark graduated from Wakefield Memorial High this summer, played linebacker for the undefeated 13-0

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The Scholarship Foundation Annual Golf Tournament set for Sept. 23

August 20, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Scholarship Foundation (TSF) of Wakefield will hold its 38^th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 23 at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham. Golfers can sign up for this popular event at the TSF website: TSFofWakefield.org. The tournament will have a noon shotgun start and is limited to 64 players…