Wakefield News

Published in the August 29, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 13-year-old West Side girl was approached by a stranger in a black sedan as she walked to a friend’s house early yesterday afternoon, police said. Officer Amy Rando responded to Outlook Road just after 1 p.m. after the girl’s mother called police.

The girl said…

Published in the August 28, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 50-year-old Melrose man was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at about 6:30 p.m. yesterday after he allegedly pulled a gun on a woman during a dispute between motorists at Cottage and Melvin streets.

According to police, a woman told them that…

Published in the August 28, 2017 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

SALEM — Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett’s ear piercing solos and crunchy rhythm parts have helped the heavy metal band earn millions of fans…

Published in the August 28, 2017 edition.

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Local police were among those who responded to a serious accident on Route 128 north yesterday morning, and eventually helped apprehend the woman who allegedly caused it as she tried to drive away.

Officers John Whaley and Gerald Holleran went to the accident scene around 9:45…

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition.

Supt. of  Schools Dr. Kim Smith sent this letter to parents this week regarding the opening of the 2017-18 academic year on Thursday, September 7. 

It has been an exceptionally beautiful summer and we hope this annual school-opening letter finds you relaxed and refreshed. As cooler evenings and earlier sunsets signal the approach of September, the excitement and anticipation of school opening builds and we enthusiastically await the arrival of our students!

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Published in the August 24, 2017 edition.

Published in the August 24, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Police are advising local businesses and residents about an apparent scam where a telephone caller claims to be selling promotional items to benefit Wakefield Memorial High School sports.

Police said that a local real estate agent received a call just before 10 a.m. yesterday from someone…

By MARK SARDELLA

My horoscope for Saturday, Aug. 19 said that I would be faced with a difficult choice. As always, it was correct, which is why I base all major decisions on the stars.

Everything good always happens on the same day. My dilemma on Saturday was whether to grab my Louisville…

Published in the August 23, 2017 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As Wakefield Public Schools gear up for the Sept. 7 start of the 2017-2018 school year, Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith reviewed the latest enrollment projections at last night’s School Committee meeting.
Dr. Smith stressed that enrollment figures are “quite fluid at this time…

Published in the August 23, 2017 edition

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Kids Curtain Call Stage Productions, a theatrical group for children…