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Enter Republican Town Committee’s July 4th Essay Contest

WAKEFIELD — As America celebrates the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Wakefield Republican Town Committee is inviting Wakefield students in grades 4 through 6 to participate in a special Fourth of July essay contest celebrating patriotism, freedom, and community pride.

Students are invited to submit a personalized one-paragraph essay answering the question:

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Editorial: A valuable teaching tool

This article appeared in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 1, 2026

This morning, Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian’s office opened registration for the 2026 Youth Public Safety Academy, a chance for kids ages 8 to 12 to gain exposure this summer to the world of public safety and to see first-hand how important it…

 

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What Seth Moulton told Democrats Saturday

WORCESTER — Congressman Seth Moulton, who represents Wakefield in the US House of Representatives, earned enough support from delegates at the state Democratic Party Convention over the weekend to run against fellow Democrat Edward J. Markey for US Senate.

He is vowing to take the fight to President Donald Trump, if he is able to…

 

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The week that was on Beacon Hill

REPUBLICAN gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue delivers signatures to to the Secretary of State’s office in Boston on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo courtesy of State House News Service)

By SAM DRYSDALE

State House News Service

BOSTON — Even as senators cast their votes Thursday afternoon to show support for handing over some financial records to…

 

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Weekend storm takes its toll

A LARGE TREE on the West Side was just one of many that fell during strong winds on Saturday. This one fortunately didn’t block the road and just missed hitting the house it used to shade. (Image credit: Sharon Nikosey)

WAKEFIELD — Starting at about 7:45 on Saturday morning, high winds and other meteorological phenomena…

 

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A FAMILY of geese take their chicks out on the water at Lake Quannapowitt.

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 29, 2026

A FAMILY of geese take their chicks out on the water at Lake Quannapowitt.

 

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Diesel Direct again supports parade

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 29, 2026

GUY PESATURO (right), senior vice president and general manager of Diesel Direct, stands with Wakefield Independence Day Committee Fundraising Chair Bill Boodry as they promote Diesel Direct’s Silver Sponsorship of the 2026 Fourth of July Parade.

 

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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 29, 2026

By MATT SEDENSKY
AP National Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any…

 

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Happy trails to you

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 29, 2026

LOOKING SOUTH from Salem Street, the completed portion of the Rail Trail stretches toward New Salem Street. Plans are for the Rail Trail to continue north through the woods from Salem Street to Lowell Street and into Lynnfield. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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