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Indoor play space with French-inspired café to open in Woburn

FAMILIES ARE WELCOME to the grand opening of Petit Play Cafe on Washington Street in Woburn on March 28.

WOBURN – Parents and caregivers across the region will soon have a cozy new destination to gather and unwind while their children play. Petit Play Café is set to open in Woburn this March, blending a…

 

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Walton’s wonderful world of frogs enjoyed by all

SO WHAT MAKES the poisonous dart frog so darn poisonous? These kids are about to find out.

WAKEFIELD — The third grade Frog Festival, held on Friday, March 6, at Walton Elementary School, was a wonderful success and the perfect culmination of the students’ core literacy module.

The classroom was a jam-packed house of families…

 

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O’Malley running for state Senate

RYAN O’MALLEY

The following was submitted by Ryan O’Malley.

Over the last few weeks, I have met with many residents across our district to learn about the issues that are important to you. Based on those conversations, I am excited to formally announce that I am running to be your next State Senator for the…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call – March 12, 20-26

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Both roll calls are on amendments to legislation that supporters said would result in over $9 billion in savings for utility ratepayers over…

 

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Ribbon cutting at Creative Chaos Emporium

PROJECT: POP UP is back in Wakefield. It will be in the old Maguires space on North Ave. and we are now accepting applications from local small businesses.

WAKEFIELD — Project: Pop-Up, in partnership with the Town of Wakefield, hosted a ribbon cutting on today at noon to celebrate the opening of Creative Chaos Emporium…

 

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Front page: March 12, 2026

 

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Throwback Thursday, March 12, 2026

THIS WEEK’S photo is another reminder of how, amid all that has changed in the last century, Wakefield still resembles the town it was 96 years ago. Longtime residents will immediately recognize today’s photo as the corner of Water and Vernon streets, which in 1930 was home to “J. Laybolt Estate Hardware.” A sign in front of a store

 

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Shelby Nikitin named parade Grand Marshal

COMMANDER SHELBY NIKITIN with her daughter and husband Kevin Yost at the officer’s Navy retirement ceremony.

WAKEFIELD — The Grand Marshal for the July 4th Independence Day Parade in Wakefield will be retired Naval Commander Shelby Nikitin. Shelby is a 2000 graduate of Wakefield Memorial High and a 2004 graduate of the college of Holy…

 

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The Friends of Beebe Library seeking book donations

Collection drive Saturday at the Hurd School

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library Book Sale Team is hard at work on their 2026 Book Sale and would love to get your used books.

The team has had fewer donation drives this year as members were waiting for approval to use the Hurd School…

 

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Front Page: March 11, 2026

 

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FOLQ seeks artists for May show

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt are hosting an art show on May 1 and 2 featuring artwork of Lake Quannapowitt and its surrounding natural lands. The show will be held in the Americal Civic Center Heritage Room.

The theme is “Celebrating the Natural Beauty of Our Lake.”

Pre-registration is happening now through March…

 

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News Moors 2024

Hearing on Route 128 widening April 9

WAKEFIELD — The state has been exploring widening Route 128, or Interstate 95, in our area for years. After a hearing on Thursday, April 9, officials say they will be looking for your views and comments about the plan.

The public hearing will be held virtually on Zoom. It begins at 6:30 p.m.

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