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Warrior girls’ XC runs to 3-0 with sweep over Burlington

WAKEFIELD’s top six runners crossed the finish line before any Burlington athlete, leading to a 15-50 Warrior sweep and a 3-0 record. Pictured from left to right is Lily Sallee, Julia Welch, Grace Brackett, Charlotte O’Neil, Liza Bangston and Lexi Yianacopolus. (Courtesy Photo)

BURLINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ cross country team traveled to Burlington High…

 

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Late goal sends Wakefield past Melrose in 2-1 thriller

By MARC GAGNE

WAKEFIELD — After a triumphant win against the Middlesex League’s top-ranked team, Arlington, on Sept. 12, the Wakefield High boys’ soccer team went on the road and came away with a split, losing to Woburn 2-0 on Sept. 14 and beating Wilmington 4-0 on Sept. 19.

On Thursday night, the Warriors were…

 

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Meeting on Northeast blasting Thursday

WAKEFIELD — The Northeast Metro Tech Project Team will present a blasting process and safety outline at a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m. 

Everyone interested is invited to use the following link to join the meeting: https://northeastmetrotech.zoom.us/j/81813603814.

The blasting will be one of the first steps toward constructing a…

 

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Football 2023

Warriors push state-best winning streak to 18 with 40-8 win over Northeast

JOE LAMONICA tackles good friend and Northeast RB Chris Zullo of Wakefield. Both seniors have had great starts to the season for their respective teams. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield High head football coach John Rafferty admits that the Warriors are aware of their state-best winning streak dating back to the…

 

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Town Day will be October 7

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WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce will host Town Day on the Common on October 7. From 1 to 4 p.m., all are invited to listen to live music, enjoy a variety of food and beverages, participate in a cornhole tournament, join live demos, and browse…

 

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Town has the resources to help you

THESE AWARENESS FLAGS at Town Hall are for those local residents lost to substance misuse or suicide since 2010.

WAKEFIELD — Have you noticed the 159 awareness flags on the lawn of Town Hall? Each represent a Wakefield resident lost to substance misuse or suicide since 2010. 

In recognition of Recovery and Suicide Awareness Month,

 

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Boys’ XC cruises past Melrose 22-39, improves to 2-0

THE WARRIOR boys’ cross country team put together a complete team-effort to beat Melrose in a huge, early-season showdown on Tuesday at Wakefield High. Pictured are seniors Liam Taggart, Mike Arria and Ollie Polster. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Melrose came into the 2023 season looking to be the biggest threat to the Wakefield boys’ cross country

 

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Warrior girls’ XC takes top four finishes in 20-35 win over Melrose

THE WARRIORS ran an incredible race, taking the top four finishes in their win over rival Melrose at home on Tuesday. Pictured is Lily Sallee (701) followed by Charlotte O’Neil (740) and Grace Brackett (710). (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ cross country team had one of their best performances in recent memory on…

 

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Upcoming Sweetser Lecture features author Tracy Kidder

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s  first 2023 Sweetser Lecture will present famed journalist and non-fiction book author Tracy Kidder.  Kidder’s topic is “Rough Sleepers” based on his book about Dr. Jim O’Connell’s urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people.   

Kidder is an American writer of books about serious social issues.  His Lecture will be on Wednesday…

 

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Warrior field hockey leaning on strong senior class this season

SENIOR CAPTAIN Abby Hodgdon celebrates her goal in Wakefield’s win over Everett. Hodgdon also scored the first goal in Wakefield’s victory over Melrose. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — There is no substitute for senior leadership.

The Wakefield High field hockey team has 11 seniors helping run the show this season including their two…

 

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Firefighters Ford

Lt. Robert Ford’s name added to Fallen Firefighter Memorial

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Last weekend, several members of Wakefield Fire Fighters Local 1478 traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the 2023 International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial ceremony. 

This annual ceremony honors those fire fighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The family of fallen Wakefield Fire Fighter Lt. Robert…

 

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Mass. single-family and condo prices up in August, sales down by double digits

WAKEFIELD — Through the first eight months of 2023, 114 single-family homes were sold in Wakefield for a median price of $750,000. While the number of houses sold was fewer than through the same period last year, the median sales price keeps climbing above last year’s figures.

According to a new report from The Warren…

 

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