Wakefield News

BOSTON — The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has supported a coordinated, international takedown of the First VPN Service, a virtual private network (VPN) service, that claimed to help its customers navigate the internet with complete anonymity and privacy. It’s alleged First VPN designed its service to support cyber criminals, allowing…

WAKEFIELD — On Thursday evening, the Department of Public Works will be in the downtown area performing general spring cleanup, including trash and debris removal, street sweeping, and clearing storm drains.

Crews will be active in the overnight hours, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

If you will be commuting through the area, please keep…

WAKEFIELD — Police arrested a 35-year-old Wakefield man early this morning for operating to endanger and and leaving the scene of an accident after he led police on a chase before ditching his car in Montrose and taking off on foot.

According to preliminary reports, police received a report of a hit-and-run accident on Route…

BOSTON — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer.

As summer heat ramps up, so do people’s plans, which…

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff.

Virtual Office Hours are…

WAKEFIELD — The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 merit awards.

Bill Spaulding Merit Award

The Bill Spaulding Merit Award honors an esteemed member of TSF’s Board of Directors. For almost forty years, Bill Spaulding provided outstanding financial guidance and generous support to the organization. These…