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Boys’ swim team has multiple strong performances at North Sectionals

February 10, 2026

By JAMES COOK

BOSTON — The Wakefield/Lynnfield co-op boys’ swim team delivered an impressive performance at the MIAA Boys North Sectional…

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Health officials hear about vaping

February 10, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — “Whenever there’s a new product, we try to get the word out to communities and schools,” Maureen Buzby, Tobacco Prevention manager of Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition, said during the Understanding Vaping and Tobacco Trends webinar sponsored by the Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield Tri-Town Council Thursday, February 5. “The nicotine…

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Thomas Sheppard

February 10, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Thomas (Todd) Sheppard gave up his soul to God on February 5 after battling complications from pneumonia. Thomas was born at Lynn Union Hospital August 19, 1955 and was named after the doctor that delivered him. He grew up in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1973. He retired…

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Lewis champions early literacy bill

February 10, 2026

BOSTON — As the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Education, State Senator Jason Lewis led his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that supports young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Despite Massachusetts being ranked best-in-the-nation for grade 4 reading on the 2024…

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Cultural Council awards over $10,000 in grants

February 10, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Cultural Council has awarded over $10,000 in grants to local cultural organizations for FY26. Funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the local group looks for activities that benefit the North Reading community.

This year’s grants went to a variety of activities and included different age groups and diverse programs…

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Winter slumber

February 10, 2026

A BLANKET OF SNOW provides a respite for these picnic tables at Ipswich River Park. Come spring, they’ll be hosting countless picnics and activities in the shade of the big oak again. (Ellen DiPietro Photo)

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See ‘Women of ’76 — A Theatrical Tribute to Women of the American Revolution’ on Feb. 12

February 9, 2026

February 9, 2026

WAKEFIELD — An Oak Street resident has expressed interest in a seat on the Municipal Gas and Light Board of Commissioners.

On Friday, February 6, Lili Allen of Oak Street took out nomination papers for the seat up for election this year. So far, she is the lone candidate for that post.