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Multiple boys’ track stars impress at Meet of Champions

June 5, 2024

Track 2024 — THE 4X800 meter relay team, who took 1st at the Div. 4 State Championship, placed 11th in 8:04.06 at the Meet of Champions. They will next compete at the New England Championships this weekend. Pictured from left to right is Ethan Mezikofsky, Liam Taggart, Ollie Polster and William Mezikofsky. (Courtesy Photo)

FITCHBURG — The outdoor track…

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WCNA’s Festival by the Lake is Saturday

June 5, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Festival by the Lake on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wakefield’s Lower Common.

The Festival by the Lake promises to be one of the highlights of the Wakefield summer season. With an expected 120 talented artists and crafters…

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Warrior baseball comes up short to Tewksbury in first round

June 4, 2024

JAYVITH CHEA looks a throw into second base on a steal attempt against Tewksbury in the first round of the Div. 3 tournament on Sunday at Walsh Field. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High baseball team lost to Tewksbury 9-1 on Sunday at Walsh Field in the first round of…

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Fallen police officers remembered

June 4, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Residents and local officials joined current and retired Wakefield Police officers in the Community Room at the Wakefield Police Station Sunday morning for the annual Police Memorial Day ceremony.

Police Chief Steven Skory welcomed those in attendance and observed that it was the largest crowd…

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The sun shines brightly on Class of 2024

June 3, 2024

WAKEFIELD — From Sophia Barbara Aboura to Zipporah Nicha Zivan, close to 200 seniors graduated from Wakefield Memorial High Saturday morning as Landrigan Field was drenched in…

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Warrior boys’ tennis sweeps Nauset 5-0 in first round matchup

June 3, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The 11^th-ranked Wakefield High boys’ tennis team…

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Wakefield Unified shines as hosts of 4th Hoopapalooza

May 31, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The 4^th Middlesex League Unified Basketball Hoopapalooza returned to the Galvin Middle School basketball courts on May 22.

Returning fans of the event – which concludes…

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Class of 2024 graduates tomorrow

May 31, 2024

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Mullen: Town did not violate Open Meeting Law

May 30, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — According to Town Counsel Thomas Mullen, the Wakefield Town Council did not violate the Open Meeting Law at its April 8 meeting as alleged by Walden Road resident Scot McCauley. Mullen has investigated the complaint filed on May 3 and has responded in writing to McCauley and to the Massachusetts…

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First round set for Wakefield High’s spring sports teams

May 30, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The spring high school state tournament brackets are set and ready to go.

Wakefield’s girls’ tennis, boys’ tennis, baseball, softball, girls’ lacrosse and boys’ lacrosse teams are getting ready for their first round tournament matchups which will officially begin tomorrow with three games scheduled and continue into next week.

The No. 20…

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Unitarian Church to close after two centuries

May 29, 2024

‘We bid you farewell, Wakefield.’

WAKEFIELD — The following was submitted by members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Wakefield.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Wakefield will hold its final service on Sunday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. and then turn off the lights in the sanctuary for the last time. A great mix of…

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Multiple girls’ track Warriors impress at State Championship Meet

May 29, 2024

WESTFIELD — The Wakefield High outdoor girls’ track and field team had a great showing at the Div. 4 State Championship Meet on Thursday and Saturday at Westfield State.