WAKEFIELD – Beer and wine vendors will not be allowed to give out samples during the 2025 Wakefield Farmers Market season, which opens this Saturday, June 14. After discussing the matter last night, the Town Council voted 4-2 against allowing sampling of alcoholic beverages at the Farmers Market.
The board did vote…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
WAKEFIELD — Gregory Melanson, a man of unwavering dedication and integrity, passed awayon June 2 at the age of 67. Born on June 16, 1957, Gregory grew up in Wakefield where he developed a deep sense of responsibility and commitment that would define his life.
An Eagle Scout, Gregory exemplified the values of…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
Valiton scored a career-high 11 goals in Lynnfield’s 15-5 victory over Oakmont in the first round of the Div. 4 state tournament. (Shlok Kudrimoti Photo)
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
toss their caps in celebration. (Mark Sardella Photo)
WAKEFIELD — As school officials had hoped, rain stayed away just long enough Saturday morning so the Class of 2025 could get their diplomas outdoors at Landrigan Field during Wakefield Memorial High’s annual commencement exercise.
From Colin Toby Ala to Zachaeus Khachatahn Zivan, 211 students received their…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
ALLY HOUGHTON (left), Marketing coordinator at The Savings Bank, welcomes senior class officers and their dates to the 2025 Grand March Wednesday. The Savings Bank sponsors the annual event. (Photo by Ann Hadley)
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
CHARLES GAGNE steals home, giving Wakefield a 5-4 lead in the 6th inning of a victory over previously undefeated Shawsheen Tech in the Round of 16 on Wednesday. (Dan Pawlowski)
By DAN PAWLOWSKI
BILLERICA — As all legendary plays in sports, it happened in slow motion.
With two outs and the bases loaded in the…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
WAKEFIELD — David L. Gibbs, age 84, formerly of Wakefield and resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 5. Born in Melrose on October 29, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Lillian M. (Ryan) Gibbs.
David graduated from Wakefield High School, class…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
WAKEFIELD — Peter Ledig, 90, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1 leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship and dedication. He was born on August 5, 1934, in Leipzig, Germany, the only child of Oscar and Johanna Ledig.
Peter immigrated to the United States in 1957, bringing…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
WAKEFIELD — Arthur James Beebe, Jr. age 95, of Wakefield passed away on June 1. He was born March 10, 1930, in New London, CT to the late Arthur James and Jeannette Beebe. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters Janet Beebe and Joline Gnatek and brother-in-law Frank Gnatek.
Jim…
We have switched to a subscription model for online access.
Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.
WAKEFIELD — Gregory Melanson, a man of unwavering dedication and integrity, passed away
US Army veteran
US Army veteran