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UPDATE: Girls’ hoop team falls to Newburyport after key, non-league win over Wakefield

Post-publication: Lynnfield falls to Newburyport 58-45 (Jan. 23)

 

Published January 21, 2026

Girls’ hoop team earns key, non-league win over Wakefield, 49-45

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

LYNNFIELD — On Sunday afternoon, the Lynnfield High girls’ basketball team edged Wakefield, 49-45, at home. With that non-league victory, the Pioneers improved to 7-4 overall. The Warriors, meanwhile,…

 

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MAAV hosts important workshop Feb. 11

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence and partner organizations will host an important virtual workshop on healthy teen relationships on Wednesday, February 11 via Zoom.

The parent/caregiver workshop begins at 7 p.m. Among the focus points will be helping your teen navigate their relationships; identifying sings of unhealthy relationships; approaching tricky topics as teens…

 

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First snow of the New Year

THE HIKER and the Christmas Tree on the Rockery were blanketed with snow the morning of January 19, 2026. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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MLK Day celebrants hear words of inspiration

MLK 2026
HIGH SCHOOL musician Ben Blackstone (left) introduced this year’s winner of the Wakefield Human Rights Commission’s Community Service Award to Ike Adams, one of the organizers of Wakefield Porch Fest. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Music was a theme in the annual Martin Luther King Day ceremony at Galvin Middle School Monday…

 

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Three-Peat: Record-breaking performance secures third straight boys’ track state relay title

THE WARRIORS won their third consecutive MSTCA Div. 4 State Relay championship on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — The Wakefield high boys’ indoor track and field team turned in a powerhouse performance at the 2026 Indoor State Relays on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center, highlighted by a record-setting victory in…

 

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William Hurley, Jr., 87

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — William J. Hurley Jr., 87, of Wakefield died Friday, January 16 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Arlington on April 15,1938 and raised in Roxbury, he was the son of the late William J. and Margaret (Hallisey) Hurley. Bill graduated from Boston Trade High School…

 

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Edward Flaherty, 85

Loved to travel, read, walk and Jeopardy

WAKEFIELD — Edward G. Flaherty, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield died Friday January 16 at the Woburn Nursing Center.

Born in Winchester, July 25, 1940, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Tolan) Flaherty. Ed was a graduate of Charlestown High School class of…

 

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Rep. Jones continued to maintain perfect voting record in 2025

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) continued to maintain a perfect voting record during the first half of the 2025-2026 legislative session, participating in all 116 roll call votes recorded in the House of Representatives between February 6, 2025, and November 19, 2025.

Rep. Jones has never missed a roll call…

 

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Polymnia’s annual fundraising Cabaret set for Jan. 24

MELROSE — On Saturday, January 24, Polymnia will hold its annual fundraising Cabaret at Temple Beth Shalom at 21 E. Foster St. in Melrose. The evening will feature Polymnia members and friends performing musical selections they have chosen. Previous Cabaret shows have included Broadway show tunes, pop ballads, jazz standards and more. We look forward…

 

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