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Boys & Girls Club of Metro North announces opening of newly renovated Hall Memorial Pool in Stoneham

April 30, 2026

STONEHAM — The Boys & Girls Club of Metro North (BGCMN), in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is announcing the upcoming opening of the newly renovated, Olympic-sized Hall Memorial Pool and Splashpad, set to open in mid-June.

The revitalized facility will provide a safe, welcoming space for youth and families across the…

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Jay Higgins is running for State Representative

April 30, 2026

The following was submitted by the candidate.

MALDEN — Jay Higgins is a candidate for State Representative in the 32nd Middlesex district which includes Melrose as well as parts of Malden and Wakefield. Higgins is an Air Force veteran who has spent the last 10 years as the Senior Constituent Services Representative and Outreach Manager…

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FPCC collection day Saturday, May 2

April 30, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Do you need to downsize? Are you planning to move soon? Do you have not-needed-anymore and gently-used items that you would like to donate somewhere?

On Saturday, May 2, between 10 a.m. and noon, First Parish Congregational Church family volunteers will be at the church ready to help you.

Household items, linens, home…

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Editorial: Saying thank you to educators

April 30, 2026

Next week we celebrate the professionals who show up every day for our kids during Teacher Appreciation Week.

It is impossible to overstate the important roles educators have had in our lives and have now in the lives of younger people. They instruct, they inspire, they challenge, they cajole.

Above all, educators want you to…

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April 30, 2026

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This week’s Throwback Thursday

April 30, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM in an undated photo that is at least 100 years old. The original black and white team photo was taken in front of the Bandstand, which was built in 1885. Taking team photos at the Bandstand was standard practice through the first quarter of the 20th century, as the…

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WMHS ‘construction leaders’ honored with WEF Community Award

April 30, 2026

HIGH SCHOOL Project Leaders Chip Tarbell, Joe Bertrand, Tim O’Brien and Amy McLeod were honored with the Community Award by Superintendent Dr. Doug Lyons and WEF President Jamee Paolillo at the foundation’s 30th annual Celebration of Learning.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation hosted its 30th annual Celebration of Learning on Wednesday, April 15. The…

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April 29, 2026

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Cuteness alert

April 29, 2026

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Fox, Wall elected to Town Council terms

April 29, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Incumbent Brian Fox and former School Committee member Ami Ruehrwein Wall were elected to three-year terms on the Town Council during yesterday’s annual municipal election…

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Students, staff ready for final push to June at WMHS

April 29, 2026

CONSTRUCTION of the new Wakefield Memorial High School is reportedly on schedule and on budget

WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High families by Principal Amy McLeod. Some editing of internet links may be necessary.

I hope this email finds everyone well-rested and rejuvenated after a week of vacation. We are looking…

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Friends of Beebe Library host final book donation drive

April 28, 2026

VOLUNTEERS WILL be available from 3-6:30 on April 29 to collect your donations of books in good condition.

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library, after the success of their Book Sale in 2025, are hoping to repeat their success in May 2026. On Wednesday, April 29 from 3-6:30 p.m. in the rear parking…

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