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Political Notebook: McDonald endorsed; Markey on roads bill; Moulton on war powers vote

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Carey McDonald wins endorsement in 5th Middlesex Senate race

MALDEN — Carey McDonald’s campaign for the 5th Middlesex State Senate District announced endorsements from Mass Alliance, and from the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445. McDonald was also previously endorsed by Malden Mayor…

 

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Wakefield resident is valedictorian of PCSS Class of 2026

REEM AHRABAR, of Wakefield, Valedictorian of Pioneer Charter School of Science II, with Barish Icin, CEO and Executive Director of Pioneer Charter School of Science.

WAKEFIELD – Wakefield senior Reem Ahrabar took center stage as the PCSS II valedictorian on Friday, May 29th, when Pioneer Charter School of Science I (Everett) and II (Saugus) honored…

 

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Throwback Thursday, 1946

WITH THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2026 graduating this Saturday, we take you back 80 years with this photograph of the newly elected 1946-1947 Wakefield High School Student Council. The photo includes a number of individuals whose names and faces will be well-known to longtime Wakefield residents. In the front row, from left…

 

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May tax collections expand state’s cash buffer

By COLIN A. YOUNG
State House News Service

BOSTON — With just one month left in fiscal year 2026, state tax collections are running more than $1.8 billion ahead of what Gov. Maura Healey’s budget office projected it would need by this point in the year.

The Department of Revenue said Wednesday that it collected $2.767 billion

 

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Local WWII veteran to receive honors

CHARLIE DENISO, the WW 2 Veteran who will celebrate turning 99 at the “99” Restaurant on June 29.

WAKEFIELD — At noon on June 15, the Americal Civic Center will be mounting the Americal Uniform worn by Joseph Rapallo during the Second World War to honor Rapallo’s service in many battles in the South Pacific…

 

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Editorial: Celebrate safely

The Wakefield Memorial High Class of 2026 is having their senior prom tonight at the Danversport Yacht Club. We hope everyone has a great time.

We also wish everyone safe travels at this time of year, which has proven tragic in the past. Seniors and their friends will be celebrating some well-deserved accomplishments in the…

 

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Reading Cooperative Bank welcomes Bianca Hanson as VP, Marketing Director

BIANCA HANSON brings a versatile background to Reading Cooperative Bank, with experience in real estate, healthcare and state organizations, as well as a degree in business.

READING — Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) has announced the hiring of Bianca Hanson as VP, Marketing Director. Hanson will collaborate with the marketing team on brand strategy, integrated marketing…

 

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Police looking for missing youth

BRENDEN (ISABELLA) BRUCKLER

WAKEFIELD — Police are trying to locate 16-year-old Brenden (aka Isabella) Bruckler, who was reported missing from Wakefield at about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Bruckler is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 lbs., with dirty blonde hair, brown eyes and wearing glasses. The youth has ties to Revere and Walpole and…

 

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Town seeks public input on opioid abatement funds

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield is seeking public input on how to best use Opioid Abatement funds distributed by the Commonwealth.

There are two ways individuals can provide feedback: either through an anonymous survey or by participating in a Community Listening Session.

The survey can be accessed online at www.wakefieldma.gov/opioid. Paper copies are available…

 

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Front Page: June 3, 2026

 

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Town urges celebrating safely this graduation season

WAKEFIELD — As we wind down the school year and enter into the springtime celebration season, the Wakefield Police, the Wakefield Public Schools, Northeast Metro Tech High School and the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition (Wake-UP) would like to share some helpful information for students and parents/caregivers about how to celebrate our students’ accomplishments responsibly.

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