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Front Page: April 29, 2026
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Cuteness alert
RABBIT BREEDING SEASON is in full swing and baby bunnies are out and about. (Mark Sardella Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
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Fox, Wall elected to Town Council terms
THE VOTING BOOTHS at the Galvin Middle School were ready for voters early yesterday. But roughly 10 percent of the town’s registered voters showed up. (Frank Conte Photo) WAKEFIELD — Incumbent Brian Fox and former School Committee member Ami Ruehrwein Wall were elected to three-year terms on the Town Council during yesterday’s annual municipal election……
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Students, staff ready for final push to June at WMHS
CONSTRUCTION of the new Wakefield Memorial High School is reportedly on schedule and on budget WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High families by Principal Amy McLeod. Some editing of internet links may be necessary. I hope this email finds everyone well-rested and rejuvenated after a week of vacation. We are looking……
Sports
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Sports: April 29, 2026
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Warrior girls’ lacrosse beats Methuen for fifth win of the season
RORY McNEILL had a game-high 4 assists in a 9-5 win over Methuen on April 22. (Dan Pawlowski File Photo) By DAN PAWLOWSKI METHUEN — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team improved to 5-3 on the season with a hard-earned, 9-5 road victory over Methuen on April 22. The Warriors played a great, all-around game in……
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Sports: April 28,2026
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Wakefield baseball stays undefeated with wins over Watertown, Beverly
Front Page, Local Headline News, Uncategorized, Wakefield Daily Item, Wakefield Sports, WDI FeaturedDYLAN McDERMOTT followed up a 4-hit 3 RBI game against Watertown on Friday with 2 hits, 3 RBI and 2 runs against Beverly yesterday at Walsh Field. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo) WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High baseball team improved to 7-0 with recent home wins over Watertown and Beverly. The Warriors beat Watertown 11-4 on……
Obituaries
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Joseph Tecce, 92
Proud army veteran and professor of psychology WAKEFIELD — TECCE, Joseph J., Age 92, of Wellesley, MA. Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Jo (Spigelmire) Tecce for 67 years, and was the devoted father of Anthony C. Tecce of Somerville; Maria A. Tecce of Dublin, Ireland; Peter M. Tecce, and his wife Lynne N……
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Rosemary T. White, 82
Dedicated elementary school teacher in Wakefield WOLFEBORO, NH — Rosemary T. White, age 82, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and formerly a longtime resident of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Born on May 26, 1943, in Melrose, Rosemary was the cherished daughter of the late……
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Donald Northrup, 84
Senior Vice President banker, educator, and church lector MELROSE — Donald W. Northrup, Esq., long-time resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Life Care Center of Stoneham. He was 84. Donald was born on November 20, 1941, in Melrose, one of two children of the late C. Rupert and Dorothy F……

