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Real Estate Transactions, February 16, 2026

 

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Democratic Town Committee caucus Feb. 24

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Democratic Town Committee (LDTC) will be holding a caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Al Merritt Center, 600 Market St., second floor, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Democratic Town Committee will be holding the caucus to elect delegates to attend the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Party’s Nominating Convention taking place on…

 

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No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth and …

…Yes, he led the Siege of Boston

By MICHAEL CASEY

Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution. The Siege of Boston was his first campaign as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army…

 

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NMYO chamber music concert March 8

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SERENA LOH of Wakefield

IPSWICH — Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) present a chamber music concert on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot St, Beverly.

This concert features NMYO’s Symphony Orchestra and Select Intermezzo Orchestra and Wind Ensemble musicians. It is the culmination of an eight-week rehearsal…

 

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Track 2025-2026

Wakefield boys’ track wins thrilling Div. 4 state championship in final event

Track 2025-2026
THE WARRIORS erased a 28-point deficit to Newburyport in the Div. 4 State Championship on Friday night and came back to win the meet in the final event for their second indoor state title in the last three years. Wakefield finished with 56 points and the Clippers had 54. (David Schurter Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER…

 

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James French, 79

Varied interests in sports, cars and travel

WAKEFIELD — James French, “Terry,” a lifelong Wakefield resident passed away at his home unexpectedly on November 22, 2025. He was 79 years old.

He attended Wakefield schools in the class of ’64 and graduated from Newman Prep before attending Emerson College including a semester at Oxford College…

 

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David Blankenship, 79

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — David Lee Blankenship, devoted loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on February 11 at the age of 79 in Wakefield.

He was born in Morton, WA on March 16, 1946 to parents Edwin Blankenship and Edith Humphries. David spent his early years on the West Coast where he worked…

 

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InclYOUsion Sports, Lego robotics and men’s 30+ hoop

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

 

NORTH READING — Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation or call 978-664-6016. Registration is rolling with the new programs and activities added regularly.

Participation in Parks and Recreation activities by children and adults with diverse abilities is strongly encouraged…

 

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What’s the Buzz posted February 16, 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 on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the…

 

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Salve Regina University fall dean’s list

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NEWPORT, R.I. — Lilly Wood of North Reading was named to the dean’s list during the fall 2025 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 while completing at least…

 

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