The Northern Lights put on an impressive display last night during an intense solar storm. Local photographers took some great shots of the the aurora borealis, and submitted some of them to the Item. For more check out the print version of the Item.
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SAM GOC beats a Melrose defender during Wakefield’s road victory this week at Pine Banks Park. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)
By DAN PAWLOWSKI
MELROSE — The Wakefield High girls’ soccer team traveled to Pine Banks Park on Wednesday for the biggest game of their season so far: a rivalry rematch against Melrose.
Melrose beat Wakefield 2-1…
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ETHAN MEZIKOFSKY took 1st place for the Warriors in their victory over Wilmington on Tuesday, finishing with a personal-best time of 16:07. (Courtesy Photo)
WILMINGTON — The Wakefield High boys’ cross country team traveled to Wilmington on Tuesday and decisively defeated the Wildcats with a score of 15-50. With this victory, Wakefield improved its record to…
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NICHOLAS LERAS, 16 year old resident of Wakefield qualified to be a member of the U.S. National Model Rocketry team and compete in the World Spacemodeling Championship, August 2025 in Serbia.
WAKEFIELD — Nicholas Leras, a 16-year-old resident of Wakefield, has just qualified to be a member of the U.S. National Model Rocketry team. The…
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ABBY RICHARDSON ran a great race in Wakefield’s victory over Wilmington yesterday, taking 6th overall in 21:38. (Courtesy Photo)
WILMINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ cross country team raced Wilmington yesterday at Wilmington High. The Warriors came away with a 23-33 victory, their fourth consecutive win as they moved to 4-0 in league meets.
“It…
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WAKEFIELD — A recent Open Meeting Law complaint filed against the Environmental Sustainability Committee is legally moot because it was filed too late and seeks a remedy that has no basis in law.
That is Town Counsel Thomas Mullen’s take on the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Scot McCauley of Walden…
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MHAMED BOUKATAYA scored a goal in Wakefield’s 5-2 win over Reading last week. (Melissa Estrella Photo)
By MARC GAGNE
READING — Last Tuesday night, there was a battle between a pair of soccer teams ranked in the top 10 in Division 2, both teams eager to advance that ranking. The Warriors came out the victors…
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WAKEFIELD – While acknowledging a level of community opposition to the state’s MBTA multifamily housing mandate, Town Councilors made it clear last night that they will leave no stone unturned in their effort to persuade residents to support the town’s latest plan to comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The town has until…
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WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Human Right Commission invites you to an event for all ages. Join the commission for a celebration of Indigenous culture on Thursday, October 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Heritage Room of the Americal Civic Center on Main St., Wakefield.
Through slides, song and dance take a…
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THE WARRIORS run onto Landrigan Field before their game against Burlington on Friday night. Wakefield will be away from home for the next two weeks as they travel to Winchester on Thursday night and Watertown on Oct. 18. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)
By DAN PAWLOWSKI
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High football team fell to 1-3 on Friday…
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WAKEFIELD — As the fall season sweeps in, we’re thrilled to celebrate the harvest with our First Annual Fall Harvest Day at the Wakefield Farmers Market this Saturday, October 5. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 468 North Ave., Wakefield enjoy an incredible…
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