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Front Page: September 12, 2024
Throwback Thursday
School Committee meets new Athletic Director
By NEIL ZOLOT WAKEFIELD - The School Committee met the new Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness, Michael Murphy, at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10. “I was looking for a sports town with a community feel,” he said of moving from a similar job at Essex North...
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Sports
SPORTS: September 12, 2024
Wakefield golfers bounce back with wins over Wilmington, Reading
NORTH READING — The Wakefield High golf team improved to 4-4 on the season with a 42-30 victory over Reading at the Thomson Country Club in North Reading yesterday. It was the second straight win for the Warriors after defeating Wilmington 46-26 on Monday at Hillview...
SPORTS: September 11, 2024
Warrior boys’ soccer shuts out Woburn for 2-0 start to season
By MARC GAGNE WAKEFIELD — After an energizing victory in Arlington to open its season on Sept. 3, the Wakefield High School boys' soccer team was ready for its home opener on Thursday against one of only four teams that beat last year's program: Woburn. As the game...
Obituaries
Nicholas O’Riordan, 61
Enjoyed traveling to Ireland and Sunday drives STONEHAM — Nicholas F. O’Riordan, age 61 of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 10 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cork, Ireland on September 30, 1962, he was one of seven children...
Dennis McQuillen
Enjoyed summers in New Hampshire along with painting and drawing NEWPORT, RI — Dennis Michael McQuillen, the beloved husband of Dolly (Morton) McQuillen and father of Matthew, Erin and Kate passed away peacefully on September 3 in Newport, RI. He was born on November...
Gerald Antippas, 95
Korean War veteran WAKEFIELD — Gerald Antippas, age 95 of Wakefield, died at his home on Sunday, September 8 surrounded by his loving family. Gerald, known by his friends as “Gerry” born in Woburn on August 5, 1929 and was the son of the late Fotis and Mary (Pappas)...