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Police handle accident calls

February 27, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Police dealt with several motor vehicle accidents yesterday.

At about 9:15 a.m. they were told of a crash at the intersection of Hopkins and Brook streets. A 2025 Tesla driven by a Reading man came into contact with a 2013 Honda Insight operated by a Danvers woman.

At around 3 p.m. police were…

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Blood donations sought

February 27, 2026

The Red Cross always needs blood. After a storm like the one we just had, that need intensifies.

On Wednesday, we received this from Red Cross of Massachusetts in Dedham.

The Red Cross is supporting emergency shelters in Massachusetts for residents unable to shelter safely at home during (and after) this nor’easter.

Red Cross shelters…

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Get your cookies before the storm

February 27, 2026

WAKEFIELD GIRL SCOUTS set up shop outside the Blue Moon Grill on Sunday, February 22 just before the storm hit. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 27, 2026

This comes from the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and is a great time to start talking to your children about the importance of maintaining healthy relationships. It is vital to talk to your children about what a healthy relationship looks like. While it may seem like your teen…

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Do you know a community hero?

February 27, 2026

MALDEN — Every day in our community, people make a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. They deserve recognition and you can help them receive it.

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be presenting its Community All-Star Awards this spring. If you know someone who makes an impact, please nominate…

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Front Page: February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

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Throwback Thursday: 1940s Wakefield

February 26, 2026

EARLY 1940 was time of big commercial changes in Wakefield Square, especially in the east side of Main Street. Two new supermarkets – an A&P and a First National Store – opened on side-by-side blocks on the same day. Both supermarket chains held their Wakefield grand openings on Feb. 1, 1940, and the competitors each

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Town Council acts on development agreements

February 26, 2026

THE TOWN COUNCIL this week executed a number of legal agreements related to Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 440-unit “Basin” project at the head of the Lake. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Town Council Monday night voted to accept, execute and record four legal instruments related to the development at 200-440 Quannapowitt Parkway at the head of the Lake.

Specifically,…

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Front Page: February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026

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Lipper-Garabedian running for Senate seat

February 25, 2026

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Front Page: February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026

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Digging out from Blizzard of 2026

February 24, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The second major storm in a month — this one a true blizzard — dropped a foot and a half of snow on the town and brought everything to a standstill yesterday.