Wakefield News

WAKEFIELD — Police are investigating a shoplifting incident at Shaw’s supermarket on Water Street after a man allegedly left the store yesterday without paying for $137.58 worth of merchandise.

According to police, the man could be seen on security video at about 5:15 p.m. going through the self-checkout, where he scanned and paid for one…

By ALI SWENSON and JONEL ALECCIA
Associated Press

In the Trump administration’s campaign to promote healthy eating, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not stopped at his slogan urging people to “eat real food” to prevent disease.

In recent speeches and podcast appearances, the nation’s health secretary also has claimed that diet can “cure” schizophrenia and diabetes and allow people…

By MICHAEL P. NORTON

State House News Service

BOSTON — A new report lays out the impacts of an income tax cut question moving towards the 2026 ballot: reducing the median household tax bill by $1,250 each year and stripping state government of 10% of the tax collections that is has available to pay for…

By MICHAEL P. NORTON

State House News Service

About 30,000 Massachusetts residents have applied for a chance to secure one of 1,000 low-number license plates celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, but there’s still another month to enter the lottery.

On Tuesday, the Registry of Motor Vehicles gave the specialty item a promotional bump, publicizing the…

STONEHAM – On Saturday, March 28, local Stoneham, Melrose, Wakefield and other nearby residents will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. There are over 3,000 events nationwide.

The pro-democracy and civil rights rally will be held at the Stoneham Town Common…

BILLERICA — Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today joined a nationwide public safety campaign led by the National Sheriffs’ Association to strengthen public awareness about fraud and scams targeting communities across the country.

As part of the initiative, Sheriff Koutoujian joined more than a dozen sheriffs nationwide to record Public Service Announcements (MSO PSA link) now being distributed…