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Oh to be a kid!

WALTON SECOND GRADER Ethan Briggs of Stedman St. completes his backyard snow tunnel. (Matthew Briggs Photo)

 

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Cold drives up WMGLD charges

WAKEFIELD – The bitter cold that has enveloped much of the nation, including New England, over the past two months has far exceeded the levels seen in recent years, causing prices for natural gas and electricity to rise.

This increase in demand throughout the nation, coupled with New England’s reliance on natural gas for a…

 

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Wakefield Black History talk Feb. 10

CHARLES LENOX REMOND, world renowned activist for abolition and integration, resided in Wakefield (then South Reading) in the 1860s and 70s. (From the Massachusetts Historical Society’s collection “Portraits of American Abolitionists”)

WAKEFIELD — What would you find if you looked into the untold histories of your town? A world-famous abolitionist? Limit-redefining political action? Veterans who…

 

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Sports: February 6, 2026

 

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Win over Stoneham highlights multiple strong performances from Warrior gymnasts

THE WARRIORS await their scores during their win over Malden on Monday. Last night, Wakefield hosted their final competition at the WMHS upper gymnasium, where the walls still feature the names of past Warrior gymnasts etched in chalk. Next season’s home-opener will take place at the new Wakefield High. (Miki McCarthy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield…

 

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Girls’ hoop looks to reset against Watertown tonight following loss to Burlington

SARAH BREAULT throws a pass up court against Burlington on Tuesday night at the Charbonneau Field House. The freshman scored a team-high 15 points. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — There are many different ways to analyze the final score of Tuesday night’s basketball game at the Charbonneau Field House. The final score…

 

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Third Annual Galentine’s Day jewelry and accessory swap

MELROSE – Zero Waste Melrose and the Melrose Public Library are co-hosting the city’s third annual Galentine’s Day-themed swap of jewelry and accessories on Tuesday, February 10. Previously co-hosted with The Worklery, this year’s free event will be held in the library’s community room, at 69 W. Emerson St. from 6 to 8 p.m. This…

 

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LMS presents ‘Rock of Ages’ this weekend

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School is presenting the musical “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” this weekend.

“Rock of Ages: Teen Edition” will be performed on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for student/seniors.

Tickets can…

 

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Blood crisis continues due to winter storms

Donating blood saves lives by providing a vital resource for surgeries, cancer treatments, blood disorders and emergencies, with a single donation potentially helping up to three people. Blood has a limited shelf life, and donors provide the only source of life-saving blood, which cannot be artificially manufactured. The following urgent plea comes from the American Red Cross…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 5, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 5 • JANUARY 26-30, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 26-30, during which the House met for a total of five hours 29 minutes and the Senate met for a total of seven…

 

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Looking Back published February 5, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript

60 YEARS AGO
February 3, 1966

Calling Dr. Kildare. The first major project the 4-year-old Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will sponsor is a $2.5 million, or more, hospital for Wilmington and its neighboring towns: Reading, North Reading, Burlington, Billerica, Woburn and Tewksbury. The location of the hospital, the first…

 

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