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WMHS graduate loses life fighting for Ukrainians

August 7, 2025

JOHNATHAN PEBLEY did not like bullies, his father Mark said.

By all accounts, the aerial bombardment that killed Johnathan A. Pebley in May was the fiercest to date, a relentless drone and cruise missile assault by Russian forces in their long, devastating war with Ukraine.

Pebley, a 2004 Wakefield Memorial High graduate who grew up…

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Front Page: August 6, 2025

August 7, 2025

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Sign up now for Wakefield Porchfest

August 6, 2025

WAKEFIELD— The Wakefield Porchfest Committee is finalizing the musical lineup for the 2025 community event, with registration for musical acts closing on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Musical acts interested in participating at the 2025 event, which will take place on Saturday, September 6, should register ASAP at wakefieldporchfest.com in order for volunteer organizers to match…

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Front Page: August 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

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INspire Cafe gets Garrant grant

August 5, 2025

RAICHELLE L. KALLERY (second from left), president and chief executive officer, The Savings Bank, and a director of the Donald E. Garrant Foundation, Inc.; and Craig MacKenzie (third from right), executive vice president, chief operating officer, The Savings Bank, and director of the Donald E. Garrant Foundation presented the $5,000 financial award to INspire Cafe

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Reflect on bravery: Purple Heart Day is August 7

August 5, 2025

Five Purple Heart medals await presentation as a Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter visits Brook Army Medical Center (BAMC) to visit wounded warriors and present honors in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 29, 2013. DoD Photo By Glenn Fawcett (Released)

This Thursday is Purple Heart Day and Wakefield is a designated Purple Heart Community.…

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Front Page: August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025

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August 4, 2025

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Strike Update: Republic workers vote to stay off job

August 4, 2025

BOSTON — At a meeting on Sunday, Republic employees voted to continue their five-week strike against Wakefield’s trash and recyclables collector in a 93-7 percent, according to a release.

Tom Mari, president of Teamsters Local Union No. 25, explained the process thus far in negotiations, and went over the open issues including wages, health insurance…

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Front Page: August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

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Rubin Bros perform at Beebe Library

August 1, 2025

A FUN NIGHT of performance on a rainy day by the Rubin Bros. (Miriam Morales Photo)

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Trash strike drags on

August 1, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Today marks one month since workers walked off the job at Republic Services, the Phoenix-based company that collects Wakefield’s trash and recyclables. By all appearances, there seems to be no end to the strike in sight as DPW crews continue to help pick up refuse like they have since July 1.