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Walton students, staff, volunteers honored at Celebration of Learning
FIVE FOURTH grade students at the Walton School were recognized at WEF’s Celebration of Learning. Pictured above: Walton Principal Brian Schmitt, WEF President Jamee Paolillo and Superintendent Doug Lyons with 4th grade student honorees Madalyn Elizabeth Ryan, Libby Trachtenberg, Liam Murphy and Franklin Butterworth. WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation recently celebrated Walton School students……
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School Committee and volleyball this week at WCAT
WAKEFIELD — Tonight at 6, a WCAT intern and a volunteer will cover the Division 2 Wakefield Warriors boys’ volleyball match against the Division 1 Woburn Tanners. This game will not be livestreamed but will be uploaded to WCAT’s YouTube channel as soon as possible. Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Wakefield Independence Day Committee will……
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Annual Floral Way Festival is Saturday
MEMBERS OF THE Wakefield Garden Club supplied plants and flowers sold during the annual Floral Way Festival at the Hartshorne House. (Frank Conte File Photo) Rain or shine at the Hartshorne House, 9 a.m. to noon WAKEFIELD — Saint Joseph School (Wakefield) welcomed Magaga Enos, a teacher from Tembea Academy, as a part of its……
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Saint Joseph School students raise over $2,000
WAKEFIELD — Saint Joseph School (Wakefield) welcomed Magaga Enos, a teacher from Tembea Academy, as a part of its Battle of the Bills student fundraiser. The students drew from his infectious energy, while learning about Kenyan culture and the incredible mission of his school, which works to provide a high-quality education for girls—a rarity in……
Sports
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Sports: May 11, 2026
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Boys’ track team sprints past Watertown for third win
LEXINGTON — The Wakefield boys’ outdoor track and field team delivered a dominant performance Wednesday afternoon at Lexington High, defeating Watertown 116–18 behind a strong all-around team effort. In the 400 hurdles, Jake Mastroianni placed 1st in a time in 1:05.11. Zach Davidson placed 3rd in his first attempt at the event with a time of……
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Match Day
CONNOR SLISKI and the Wakefield boys’ tennis team travels to Lexington today at 4:15 p.m. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Sports: May 8, 2026
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Obituaries
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Paul S. Concessi, 75
Member of WHS Class of 1968 Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026 SACO, Maine — Paul Sante Concessi, 75, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born October 25, 1950, in Winchester, Massachusetts. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Donato and……
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Melanie Jo Hamilton
Gregarious co-founder of Ugly Baby Soap Co. Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 8, 2026 MELROSE — Melanie Jo (Blance) Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home in Melrose on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Melanie was born in Gouverneur, NY on February 25, 1955 to the late Joan (McDonald) Blance and William Blance……
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John J. Anderson, 80
Licensed electrician belonged to FOLQ MIDDLETON — John J. Anderson, “Andy,” age 80 of Middleton, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, May 5 at his residence. He was born in Winchester on November 22, 1945 and was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (McInnis) Anderson. John dedicated much of his life to……