Wakefield News

Front Page: February 12, 2026

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Front Page: February 12, 2026 Read More

Throwback Thursday, 1940

THE SNOW PILES in this week’s photo may look familiar to anyone who’s looked outside lately, but the image is from 86 years ago. The pictured scene shows Fred’s Super Service Sinclair Gasoline station at Main and West Water streets. The “Valentine Blizzard” of Feb. 14-15, 1940 dropped an appropriate 14 inches of snow on

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Throwback Thursday, 1940 Read More

Front Page: February 11, 2026

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Front Page: February 11, 2026 Read More

Wakefield Grade schoolers fare well on mid-year tests

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — More of the town’s elementary school students scored at on or above grade level in middle of the year tests this year than last, as reported during an Elementary Curriculum and Instruction update given at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, February 10.

In the 2024-25 school year 65.9 percent of…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Wakefield Grade schoolers fare well on mid-year tests Read More

Front Page: February 10, 2026

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Front Page: February 10, 2026 Read More

Book donation drive tomorrow 2/11

The Beebe Books Sales at the Hurd School (File photography by Frank Conte)

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of the Beebe Library Book Sale Team is focused on their 2026 Book Sale and we would love to get your used books. Our May sale will feature books only, no textbooks, CDs, DVDs, records or puzzles. Books…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Book donation drive tomorrow 2/11 Read More

Health officials hear about vaping

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — “Whenever there’s a new product, we try to get the word out to communities and schools,” Maureen Buzby, Tobacco Prevention manager of Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition, said during the Understanding Vaping and Tobacco Trends webinar sponsored by the Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield Tri-Town Council Thursday, February 5. “The nicotine…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Health officials hear about vaping Read More

Front Page: February 9, 2026

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Front Page: February 9, 2026 Read More

Photo slide

Having a blast

Photo slide
ON LAKE STREET RECENTLY, Krystin Usuga and June Huskey enjoy two feet of snow with HeartBreaker. (Photo courtesy of Anne Mitchell)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Having a blast Read More

Lili Allen seeks light commission post

WAKEFIELD — An Oak Street resident has expressed interest in a seat on the Municipal Gas and Light Board of Commissioners.

On Friday, February 6, Lili Allen of Oak Street took out nomination papers for the seat up for election this year. So far, she is the lone candidate for that post.

The Town Election…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Lili Allen seeks light commission post Read More

Front Page: February 6, 2026

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Front Page: February 6, 2026 Read More

Oh to be a kid!

WALTON SECOND GRADER Ethan Briggs of Stedman St. completes his backyard snow tunnel. (Matthew Briggs Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Oh to be a kid! Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top