Local Headline News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Home 2025 Front Page: July 1, 2026 Sports: July 1, 2026 Information on Fourth parking, traffic restrictions Twi League: Chanley powers first-place Unknowns to win over Expos WSSC July 4th Committee prepares for a celebration to remember Flags for the Fourth Wakefield Daily Item, July 1, 2026 Great turnout for 59th annual 5K Road Race Front Page: July 1, 2026 Sports: July 1, 2026 Lynnfield Real Estate Transactions Consultant outlines school climate recommendations, ways to rebuild trust SC honors six retiring educators Baker Donahue removed from SC’s Policy Subcommittee Dillon proposes eliminating term limits for SC chair SC eyes public comment policy changes Village Happenings Senior news and activities 181 eighth graders move on from LMS  MarketStreet shoplifting among recent calls to police Lynnfield softball celebrates strong season Boys’ lacrosse coaches hand out awards at annual banquet IRP Summer BBQ and Concert series returns Melrose baseball team celebrates another strong season Joan McCourt, 80 Latest median sale price of house: $940K School Com. thanks Dr. O’Connell; welcomes new M.S. principal Melrose resident Robin Peevey honored at inaugural Commonwealth Pride Awards Sons & Daughters of Italy support local charities Historic Melrose commends Renovation Done Right Young Explorers invited to Rainforest Falls VBS Six All-Stars named for Hornet baseball team Editorial: Select Board issues 6th annual Pride Month proclamation Town’s water rates going up 12% School Dept. to pursue new modulars for Hood School Poll: Some fly flag, some don’t Editorial: Keep your cool Janis Mamayek receives Community All-Star Award Car accidents and kids on e-bikes keep police busy GOP candidates ruled ineligible for primary ballots Community Calendar Warrior volleyball clinics return to WMHS this summer Olympic skier Jessie Diggins in July 4th parade Front Page: June 30, 2026 Sports: June 30, 2026 Fitzgerald, Simoneau named tennis All-Stars A great place to be this coming weekend Warning the public about Lake algae Wakefield Daily Item, June 30, 2026