Wakefield
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Front Page: June 11, 2026
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Awesome historical guides
FIFTH GRADERS from the Galvin Middle School took a tour recently of Wakefield’s historic Hartshorne House, the town’s oldest home. Happy to serve as guides on the tour were, from the left, Matthew Caldwell, Kristin Pepe, Jay Landers, Melissa Ross, Abby Russell and Faith Hodgkins. (Photo submitted by Nancy Bertrand) We have switched to…
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SC hears of Galvin’s extended math program
CAROL DUNCAN, middle, is retiring from the Central Office this year. She has worked under seven school superintendents. She is flanked by Business Manager Christine Bufagna and Supt. of Schools Doug Lyons. (Neil Zolot Photo) By NEIL ZOLOT WAKEFIELD — One hundred twenty four out of 265 7th graders entered the Math 7 Extended (M7E……
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Apply now for senior tax work-off program
WAKEFIELD — Wakefield residents ages 60 and over could qualify for an exemption of $750 (less Medicare tax) on their real estate tax bills in exchange for 50 hours of service to the Town of Wakefield. Eligible applicants must be the owner of the property, have owned it for at least five years, lived in……
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Create a Peace of Mind Binder Thursday
WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to join them for their June Soul Supper on Thursday, June 11. This special evening will introduce the Peace of Mind Binder—a practical resource designed to help individuals and families organize important personal, medical, legal and financial information in one secure and accessible place. The binder includes……
North Reading
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The possibilities are endless for the NRHS Class of 2026
ANTICIPATION. The 166 graduates of North Reading High School’s 69th graduating class await the start of Friday’s Commencement Exercises on a picture-perfect night. (Michael Foley Photo) Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — It was a perfect night for North Reading High School’s 69th graduating……
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Coming July 1: Trash and recycling changes
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Changes are coming to the town’s of curbside trash/recycling program effective Wednesday, July 1, which is the start of the new fiscal year. The existing contract with Republic Services expires June 30 and was not renewed. The town has……
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NRHS Class of 2026 graduation supplement
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Honor Essay by Calvin Fisher
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 CALVIN FISHER Honor Essayist (M. Doherty Photo) Good afternoon classmates, esteemed faculty, friends, and family; it is with great pleasure that I address you all on a day as wonderful as today. On such a special occasion, one cannot help but be hopeful—family members……
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Honor Essay by Quinlan Kelly
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 QUINLAN KELLY Honor Essayist (M. Doherty Photo) Good evening faculty, families, friends, and most importantly, the Class of 2026. It’s such an honor to be speaking here today. It feels surreal that our high school career is over. We have completed every project, taken……
Melrose
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Lewis office hours Monday
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 JASON LEWIS BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue……
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Friends of the Fells “PoopBlitz” documents 100+ pounds of dog waste in the Fells
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 A PARTICIPANT in the Friends of the Fells’ recent “PoopBlitz” advertises a hard truth poop doesn’t magically go away. If you don’t pick up your dog’s waste, it becomes someone else’s problem. MEDFORD — This April, Friends of the Fells staff and volunteers gathered……
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Watch ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ at Temple Beth Shalom Sunday
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 Melrose — Indivisible in Melrose, Wakefield & Beyond will host a free community watch party for “Rise Up, Sing Out,” a national concert event celebrating and defending First Amendment freedoms, on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30pm at Temple Beth Shalom, 21 E. Foster St……
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A tool of the trade
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 THIS FAMILY GOT into the business part of a city-owned front end loader during the 2026 DPW Day event held on Saturday, June 6. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an…
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Front Page: June 12, 2026
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Lynnfield
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Pioneer Pride!
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 CLASS OF 2026 graduates and former boys’ soccer players, from left, Murdoch Sutherland, Mohammed Ayari, Rocco Scenna, Sam Curley, Nate Zalvan, Joe Tammaro, Ryan Giacobbi and Dino Gesamondo soak in their accomplishments after graduation exercises ended on June 5. (Dan Tomasello Photo) We have switched…
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LHS Class of 2026 Graduation Supplement
2026 LHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: 2026LVGradSupp_RDC https://localheadlinenews.com/lhs-class-of-2026-takes-flight/ https://localheadlinenews.com/photos-class-of-2026-graduates-from-lynnfield-high-school/ https://localheadlinenews.com/lynnfield-high-school-class-of-2026-award-winners-photos/ https://localheadlinenews.com/photos-a-great-night-at-the-senior-prom-lynnfield-villager-published-june-10-2026/ We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony Saturday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield For Love is holding its fifth annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at Lynnfield Middle School. The ceremony will begin with attendees walking from Lynnfield Middle School to the Town Common as part of a symbolic Opal……
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Jones holding district office hours Friday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, June 12, taking place from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St. During office hours, Jones or a member of his……
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Class of 2026 graduates from LHS
Lynnfield High School’s graduation ceremony held on June 5 All photos by Dan Tomasello We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Awesome historical guides
FIFTH GRADERS from the Galvin Middle School took a tour recently of Wakefield’s historic Hartshorne House, the town’s oldest home. Happy to serve as guides on the tour were, from the left, Matthew Caldwell, Kristin Pepe, Jay Landers, Melissa Ross, Abby Russell and Faith Hodgkins. (Photo submitted by Nancy Bertrand) We have switched to…
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City, educators reach new work agreements
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 Funded by override, raises, competitive salaries, paid leave among highlights MELROSE — This week, the Melrose School Committee and the Melrose Educators Union (MEU) ratified new three-year contracts for the teachers and paraprofessionals of the Melrose Public Schools. This comprehensive agreement is made possible especially……
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The possibilities are endless for the NRHS Class of 2026
ANTICIPATION. The 166 graduates of North Reading High School’s 69th graduating class await the start of Friday’s Commencement Exercises on a picture-perfect night. (Michael Foley Photo) Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — It was a perfect night for North Reading High School’s 69th graduating……
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So. Lynnfield eatery heavily damaged in crash
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 LYNNFIELD —A local man was arrested Sunday after reportedly crashing a vehicle into a popular South Lynnfield restaurant. Early Sunday, State Police were conducting what they call a planned saturation patrol on Route 1 to address “the number of incidents of dangerous driving that have been……
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Saying goodbye
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026 THE SCOREBOARD AT Fred Green Memorial Field bids farewell to the Melrose High Class of 2026. (Lisa Lord Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/class-of-26-steps-into-the-future/ https://localheadlinenews.com/mhs-2026-graduation-supplement/ 2026 MHS Graduation Supplement_16pgs: https://cdn.localheadlinenews.com/localheadlinenews/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation2026-SUP-R.pdf We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase…
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250th Celebration June 19-21
Published in the June 3, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager LYNNFIELD — The town’s 250th Celebration will be taking place from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. The celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary will reflect on its shared history, honor local contributions to the nation, and bring the community together. The event……
