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

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

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

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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Resident reports strange bank deposits

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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Free community dinner March 17

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

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

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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Walton’s wonderful world of frogs enjoyed by all

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.

The classroom was a jam-packed house of families…

 

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O’Malley running for state Senate

RYAN O’MALLEY

The following was submitted by Ryan O’Malley.

Over the last few weeks, I have met with many residents across our district to learn about the issues that are important to you. Based on those conversations, I am excited to formally announce that I am running to be your next State Senator for the…

 

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The right to assemble

PROTESTERS NEAR City Hall on a recent weekend voice their opposition to current federal government policies. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call – March 12, 20-26

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Both roll calls are on amendments to legislation that supporters said would result in over $9 billion in savings for utility ratepayers over…

 

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Editorial: We think it’s worth your while to see what they have in mind for Rt. 128

We think it’s worth your while to see what the state’s up to with the proposed expansion of Route 128 in Stoneham, Reading and Wakefield.

On April 9 you’ll have your chance. Hopefully, it won’t be the only one. A public hearing will be held virtually on Zoom. It begins at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing…

 

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