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K–4 STEAM Night draws hundreds for hands-on learning

March 13, 2026

STUDENTS experiment with balancing weights on their structures – and celebrate successful builds!

WAKEFIELD — Laughter, curiosity and energy filled the Galvin Middle School cafeteria on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as Wakefield Public Schools hosted its annual K-4 STEAM Night. More than 250 elementary students, along with over 200 family members, attended the evening event…

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Another awesome grand marshal choice

March 13, 2026

Like all those who preceded her, Shelby Nikitin is a great choice to be the grand marshal of the 2026 Fourth of July parade.

The Wakefield Independence Day Committee announced the selection of the retired naval commander this week.

Shelby is a 2000 graduate of Wakefield Memorial High and a 2004 graduate of the college…

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What’s the Buzz published March 12, 2026

March 13, 2026

Note: This version has been edited from the article previously published in the North Reading Transcript print edition on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon…

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Looking Backward

March 13, 2026

A POSTER CONTEST was held in conjunction with “Foreign Language Week” at WHS, and these are the first prize winners. Pictured with Larry Benoit, chairman of the Foreign Language Department, are L-R, Joseph Calabresi, First Prize and Grand Prize Winner, Spanish; Bill McGowan, Latin; Tina Balestrier, German; Angelo Ciardello, Italian; and Jennifer Somers, French. Last

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Resident reports strange bank deposits

March 13, 2026

WAKEFIELD — In an unusual twist, a Hopkins Street resident yesterday reported to police that someone has been putting money into one of his bank accounts over the past few months.

The man told police yesterday around 4:25 p.m. that an initial unknown, unsolicited deposit of $39.20 appeared, followed a few weeks later by one…

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Sign up for NMYO Symphonic Summer Sessions

March 13, 2026

YOUNG MUSICIANS will convene in Topsfield this summer.

IPSWICH – Join the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) for its sixth annual summer music program the week of July 20 to 24, 2026 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 River Rd., in Topsfield.

NMYO’s Symphonic Summer Sessions includes a combination of small and large ensembles, pops, fiddling…

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Free community dinner March 17

March 13, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church welcomes all to a free community dinner at Horizon House, 78 Water St., Wakefield (next to the Bowladrome) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Organizers will be serving chicken ziti broccoli, tossed salad, bread/butter and zucchini cake for dessert.

Hosted by Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Horizon House-Riverside Community Care…

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Mother Earth Soirée on March 24

March 13, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 25, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Tree Committee is holding a “Mother Earth Soirée” at the Lynnfield Meeting House, 617 Main St., on Tuesday, March 24, taking place from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tree Committee Chair Jane Bandini stated that, “Visitors will be warmly received between 6:30-8:30 p.m. for this…

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Indoor play space with French-inspired café to open in Woburn

March 13, 2026

FAMILIES ARE WELCOME to the grand opening of Petit Play Cafe on Washington Street in Woburn on March 28.

WOBURN – Parents and caregivers across the region will soon have a cozy new destination to gather and unwind while their children play. Petit Play Café is set to open in Woburn this March, blending a…

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Wakefield’s Shinney earns All-Conference honors for Endicott basketball

March 13, 2026

EMMA SHINNEY’s memorable junior season for Endicott included her reaching the 1,000-career point mark on Feb. 14 (pictured). Shinney is also just 14 assists shy of the program record (472). (Courtesy Photo)

BEVERLY — The Endicott women’s basketball team featured three members of its 2025-26 roster on the Conference of New England’s (CNE) Postseason All-Conference Awards…

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Melrose boys’ hockey celebrates 2026 season

March 13, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026

THE 2025-26 Melrose High boy’s varsity hockey team. (courtesy photo)

By CORY THOMAS

MELROSE—The 2025-2026 Melrose High School Hockey team recently put the finishing touches on their season this week at their annual year-end hockey banquet.

Coach Joe Ciccarello and his assistants said goodbye to…

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Walton’s wonderful world of frogs enjoyed by all

March 12, 2026

SO WHAT MAKES the poisonous dart frog so darn poisonous? These kids are about to find out.

WAKEFIELD — The third grade Frog Festival, held on Friday, March 6, at Walton Elementary School, was a wonderful success and the perfect culmination of the students’ core literacy module.