Wakefield
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Weekend police roundup includes fireworks, stolen package
WAKEFIELD — It was relatively quiet weekend for local first responders, at least in terms of major incidents. Just before midnight on Friday, a caller from Putnam Avenue reported hearing what she believed were six to eight gunshots, possibly coming from the Route 95 highway. Neighbors told responding officers that the noise was fireworks coming……
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Professional drummer to speak to retirees this week
WAKEFIELD — The next meeting of the Retired Men and Women’s Club of Wakefield will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m., but people gather as early as 8 a.m. for socializing. The scheduled speaker is Michael Powers. Michael is a drummer and singer who was raised and still lives in Wakefield. Michael……
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State taking its (tax) cut from World Cup performers
By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service BOSTON — It’s not just the enthusiastic Scotland supporters patronizing Bay State businesses who are contributing to the state’s fiscal health during the World Cup. Every player who takes the pitch in Foxborough will be doing their part, too. In its newsletter Wednesday, the Department of Revenue……
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Galvin ‘Moving Up’ ceremony this week at WCAT
THE FESTIVAL by the Lake was a big hit for this kid, who had his eyes on the prize at one of the festival’s games. WCAT covered the festival last week. WAKEFIELD — Tonight at 6:30, the Town Council will hold a hybrid meeting with members in the studio. Agenda items include, but are not……
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WDI Editorial – Markey: Put ‘em up
This editorial was published in the June 22, 2026 edition of the Wakefield Daily Item Ed Markey isn’t running from a fight anytime soon. The U.S. senator, who has been in Washington since the mid-1970s, is ready for this year’s reelection campaign and made it known to political analyst Jon Keller that he welcomes the……
North Reading
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How Did We Ever Survive? Part 4
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP Every day, the warnings are there, coming at us from all directions: newspapers, radio, TV. We watch too much TV. We sleep with too many lights on. We don’t sleep enough. We’re doomed if we don’t all take a nap……
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Academic accolades for the Feffer sisters
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — Lauren Feffer, North Reading High School class of 2024, qualified for the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at the School of Business at the University of Connecticut. Students ranked in the top 20 percent of their class qualify for this……
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Around the Schoolyard with North Reading Public Schools: A look back at the 2025-26 school year
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By Dr. Patrick C. Daly, Superintendent of Schools On June 5, 2026 North Reading celebrated its 69th graduation ceremony and recognized the Class of 2026. Our graduates leave us exceptionally well-prepared for the college and career opportunities ahead and it was a wonderful evening……
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NuBingo and Rocking for a Cure with Griffins Guardians
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — All are invited to join with the Griffin Guardians Initiative for an unforgettable high-energy night of music, food and big prizes playing NuBingo to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10:30 p.m. on Friday……
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Summer joy!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 CHILDREN experience the joys of chasing bubbles during the Flint Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Kick-off celebration, held on the Putnam House grounds last Thursday. See more photos inside today’s Transcript. (Michael Foley Photo) https://localheadlinenews.com/north-reading-transcript-photos-plant-a-seed-read-summer-reading-kickoff-party-published-june-18-2026/ We have switched to a subscription…
Melrose
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State Senate race heats up; MTA backs Higgins for state rep.
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026 The following was submitted by the candidates’ campaigns. McDonald: Audit a big issue in Senate race CAREY McDONALD MALDEN — Recent twin votes suggest a growing divide in the 5th Middlesex State Senate race between candidates on transparency and an audit of the state legislature……
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Lewis, state Senate pass child welfare bill
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026 BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new legislation that safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state and foster care. The bill increases access to community support for children at risk of court involvement and strengthens investigations……
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My Brother’s Table gets $150K Cummings Grant
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026 LYNN – My Brother’s Table has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Lynn-based organization will receive……
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Get ready for Swap Day June 27
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026 MELROSE — Want to give away all those items you no longer need? Want to pick up interesting stuff for free? Zero Waste Melrose invites you to Swap Day, Saturday, June 27, from 8 a.m. – noon. This year’s swap is in the parking lot……
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Everyone will enjoy Milano Park
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 ON MONDAY, former Melrose Mayor Dick Lyons was the special guest of Mayor Jen Grigoraitis at a ribbon cutting for Milano Park at the corner of Main and Grove Streets. This project was funded entirely by the Melrose Redevelopment Authority and a state……
Lynnfield
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Jones supports Blue Envelope bill
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation designed to create a safe environment whenever a police officer conducts a traffic stop involving an individual with autism by codifying the Blue Envelope Program into statute. The Massachusetts House of Representatives……
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LMS Math Team shines
THE LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Math Team, led by coach Cynthia O’Neil (third row, left), had a very successful season, finishing in first place in their division. In addition, Craig Chen (third row, with plaque) earned recognition as the top-scoring eighth grader among all schools in the division. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a…
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Lawmakers must act on wrong-way drivers
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) has long fought the good fight on Beacon Hill. He is pretty low-key for a party leader, but when it comes to wrong-way driving, you can almost see the steam coming off his head. On July 4, 2025, 18-year-old Chris……
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Village Parklet opens Saturday
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild, in collaboration with Re-create Studio and local partners, has announced the opening of the Village Parklet at the Beaver Dam Reservation will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Village Parklet project’s location at the Beaver……
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Huckleberry Hill celebrates 84 fourth graders during moving on
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 EIGHTY-FOUR Huckleberry Hill School fourth graders sang “The Iditarod Trail Song” by Hobo Jim under the direction of music teacher Kerrie Frasier during the recent moving on ceremony. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — Huckleberry Hill School celebrated 84 fourth graders’ academic achievements……
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Hiding out
THIS WELL-CAMOUFLAGED owl takes a rest at Breakheart Reservation on June 1. (George D. Simpson Photo) 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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Melrose author Emily Martin introduces new novel
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 EMILY MARTIN’S third novel, “Winner Takes All,” will be available wherever books are sold on June 23. The Melrose resident will be at Molly’s Bookstore for the release. By MICHELLE VISCO MELROSE — Melrose resident Emily Martin will introduce her new novel “Winner……
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School’s out for summer June 24
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — Hooray, let’s hear it for summer vacation! The last day of school for students in grades K-11 is next Wednesday, June 24. It will be a half day for all students, with all elementary students being dismissed at 11 a.m. and……
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Pride Celebration draws hundreds to Town Common
Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 17, 2026 THE LYNNFIELD PRIDE CELEBRATION on June 9 was organized by, bottom from left, LHS sophomore Cordelia Langton, LHS sophomore Lily Spillane, A Healthy Lynnfield Family Engagement Specialist Jess Tortola and LHS Social Studies Department Head/GSA advisor Susan Breen. (Dan Tomasello Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD… …
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Melrose Urban Garden Tour returns June 20
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market, which opened its season on Thursday, June 11, invites the community to its Urban Garden Tour, a self-guided tour showcasing ten unique gardens throughout Melrose. On Saturday, June 20, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse collection……
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LHS Class of 2026 Award Winners
Lynnfield High School’s Senior Awards Night on June 4 All photos by Dan Tomasello Published in the Lynnfield Villager on June 10, 2026 THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS Certificates of Merit was presented to, from left, April Sun (highest honors), Nandana Nishanth (high honors) and Elizabeth Morse (high honors). SENIOR ALEXANDRA SCHMIDT proudly……