Wakefield Observer

TAKE OUR SURVEY: Are you a pet parent to cats and/or dogs? If so, we want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to answer our survey regarding the pet food and treat choices you make. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The FBI Boston Violent Crimes Task Force and the Somerville Police Department are doubling its reward to $20,000 for information leading to... somerville.wickedlocal.com/news/20190510/…

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, check out the North Andover Sheep Shearing Festival. And, make sure you get over to the Cow Pie Bingo! northandover.wickedlocal.com/news/20190507/…

Mothers and daughters can sometimes butt heads. But these mothers and daughters have figured out how to work together and keep their family relationships healthy and strong. Check out their stories. marblehead.wickedlocal.com/news/20190509/…

PODCAST: Deirdre & Maureen discuss the hard work (and love!) that goes along with having pets, the challenge of end-of-year teacher gifts, and general motherhood angst in the pre-Mother's Day episode of Real Moms Get Real : northofboston.wickedlocal.com/news/20190508/…

Skateboarding enthusiasts now have a place to shop for boards or equipment now that Nowhere Fast just opened its doors in Beverly. For more information, visit nowhere-fast.com or call 978-993-7774. beverly.wickedlocal.com/news/20190509/…

LISTEN: In episode 13 of the Beneath the Stats podcast, Medford Transcript multimedia journalist Robby McKittrick and Duxbury Clipper Sports Editor Trevor Hass discuss the Celtics latest... medford.wickedlocal.com/news/20190507/…

You've got to love their enthusiasm and dedication to the Potterverse. What's the one thing that's caught your imagination like Harry Potter has for these folks? salem.wickedlocal.com/news/20190507/…

You KNOW you want to go see Piff the Magic Dragon and his is trusty sidekick, Mr Piffles, “The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua" at The Cabot on Sunday. It's the perfect Mother's Day gift. beverly.wickedlocal.com/news/20190507/…

Marblehead has joined the Indigenous People's Day movement by adopting the holiday instead of Columbus Day. Thoughts? marblehead.wickedlocal.com/news/20190506/…

The 2nd Boston Kids Comics Fest at Pine Manor College was a huge hit, and Pet Peeves by London & Chianca were there talking to artists, organizers & kids for their Wicked Local comic strip podcast. Listen here: northofboston.wickedlocal.com/news/20190506/…

Affordable and accessible childcare was one of the main topics of conversation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her visit to Tufts University, as she was joined by Tufts students, faculty and local elected officials. medford.wickedlocal.com/news/20190503/…

If you're wondering what this will mean for the Topsfield Fair, the elephant rides probably won't happen. We'll be interested to see how this turns out. What do you think of the proposal? boxford.wickedlocal.com/news/20190503/…

LISTEN: What's the story behind "A Frost in Hell?" Doug VB Goudie talks about that and how he came to tell the story of the famous Petersham Butcher case. northofboston.wickedlocal.com/news/20190503/…

It's go great when you have a success story like Henry Gedney. We wish him all the best in his boxing and with his upcoming graduation from college. beverly.wickedlocal.com/news/20190501/…

Make sure to wish all your friends a Happy Star Wars Day! wakefield.wickedlocal.com/news/20190503/…

Greater Boston Stage Company has another hit on its hands with "Million Dollar Quartet." Tickets are still available for this fun look at rock n' roll. stoneham.wickedlocal.com/news/20190503/…

Up to 137,000 customers in six communities – including Wakefield – could be impacted by a major water main break that occurred Friday, May 3. reading.wickedlocal.com/news/20190503/…

LISTEN: In episode 12 of the Beneath the Stats podcast, multimedia journalist Robby McKittrick interviews WEEI studio host and Red Sox reporter Evan Drellich about breaking big news, his latest job status and the Red Sox tough start to begin the... medford.wickedlocal.com/news/20190501/…

If you're scared of the new Stop & Shop robot -- or, more seriously, if you're a parent who's ever found yourself being judged by another mother -- you'll relate to the latest Real Moms Get Real podcast: wickedlocal.com/news/20190502/…