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December 16, 2025

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Warrior boys’ hockey starts season with two wins

December 16, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

SOMERVILLE — The Wakefield High boys’ hockey team needed two months to reach two wins last season, thanks to an always-grueling Middlesex League and a laundry list of injuries. …

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What I want for Christmas!

December 16, 2025

SANTA AND Miss Merry Christmas (Teagan) shortly after arriving at Santa’s Headquarters on Wakefield Common. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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WAKEFIELD — Despite chilly temperatures on Saturday, scores of excited children and families gathered to await the arrival of Santa Claus at his local headquarters on the Common early Saturday afternoon. Before long, the jolly elf arrived in…

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Robert Sheldon, 89

December 16, 2025

US Army veteran

SALEM, NH — Robert H. Sheldon, 89, of Salem, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH with his wife of 67 years Carole by his side. He was born on October 16, 1936 to the late Paul B. and Florence (Hollander) Sheldon of Wakefield. …

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Kenny Collins, 72

December 16, 2025

Superb craftsman who cherished fishing trips and bluegrass festivals

STONEHAM — Kenny Collins passed away with grace Wednesday, December 10 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington surrounded by family and friends. He was 72 years old.

Born in Melrose on May 3, 1953, Kenny was the proud son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Quay, Chweij…

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Wreaths placed at veterans’ graves

December 15, 2025

SCORES OF RESIDENTS turned out for Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America” event at Forest Glade Cemetery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Over 100 volunteers turned out to participate in Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America Day” at Forest Glade Cemetery. The event honors veterans by placing wreaths on their graves as part of the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” effort.

After welcoming remarks from Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board chairman Paul J. Cancelliere,…