Wakefield
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Front Page: January 14, 2026
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Utility work
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Report calls for state to aid municipalities
By MARK SARDELLA WAKEFIELD — A report detailing the fiscal issues currently faced by Massachusetts cities and towns was a
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Front Page: January 13, 2026
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WIDC looking for July Fourth parade sponsors
WAKEFIELD — The July 4th Parade has been a Wakefield signature event since 1922. In 1991 the Wakefield Independence Day
North Reading
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Firefighter O’Brien promoted to rank of captain
NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department congratulates Firefighter Sean O’Brien on being promoted to the rank of
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NRHS music students perform at Northeastern Senior District Festival
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Fifteen North Reading High School music students participated in the Massachusetts Music Educators
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Learn how to care for your vehicle from seasoned mechanic Saturday
NORTH READING — The Friends of the NR Council on Aging will be presenting an open meeting on Saturday, January
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NRMS Hornet Productions to present ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’
NORTH READING — The NRMS Hornet Productions invites the public to their production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” in the Performing Arts Center at
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House fire extinguished; homeowner displaced
NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department and mutual aid partners worked together to extinguish a fire in
Melrose
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Front Page: January 16, 2026
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Brad Freeman to lead City Council in ’26
MELROSE — Recently-elected Ward 4 Councilor Brad Freeman will lead his colleagues this year. Freeman, who decisively won a three-person
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When in Rome…
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Updates from City Hall
MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week: City offices closed for Martin
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Beloved educator, principal and friend honored at Mary Foley Park
MELROSE — Helen Rose Blinstrub passed away on April 1, 2025. Helen was a beloved educator and Principal of
Lynnfield
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Health Department Blood Drive Saturday, January 24
LYNNFIELD — The Health Department is holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Blood Drive will take place
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Knights of Columbus launches Our Lady of Assumption School fundraiser
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Knights of Columbus is currently selling tickets for its first Cash/Gift Card Calendar in order to
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Cornhole fun
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LAG textile art demonstration 1/15
LYNNFIELD — Annie Damphousse will be giving a textile art demonstration during a Lynnfield Art Guild’s (LAG) virtual demonstration on
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We are the champions
BUDDIES Bryan Mallett (left) and Ben Sieve won the second annual cornhole tournament fundraiser at the Wakefield Elks on Jan.
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When in Rome…
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LAG textile art demonstration 1/15
LYNNFIELD — Annie Damphousse will be giving a textile art demonstration during a Lynnfield Art Guild’s (LAG) virtual demonstration on
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Utility work
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Beloved educator, principal and friend honored at Mary Foley Park
MELROSE — Helen Rose Blinstrub passed away on April 1, 2025. Helen was a beloved educator and Principal of
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Cocoa for kids!
CLOSE FRIENDS, from left, Lydia Doyle, Abby Sheehan, Harper Crosbie, Tori Sheehan and Marlowe Doyle braved temperatures in the low
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Making spirits bright
