In case you missed them, here's Wakefield Patch's top five headlines from July 23 to July 27, 2012. Click on each headline to read the full story:

New Veterans Officer Joins Wakefield Community

Andrew Biggio, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, will serve as Wakefield and Melrose's new veterans services officer.

REPORTS: Middlesex County Deputy Sheriff Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Prior to Crash

The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. Wednesday on Treble Cove Road in Billerica.

Interim Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Sign Contracts to Start in Wakefield on Aug. 1st

Dr. Garry Murphy and Dr. Sandra Holloran have each signed their contracts for a combined total salary of up to $126,700 for the 2012-2013 school year.

POLICE: Bank Robbery at Smith Street Bank of America

Wakefield Police are searching for a suspect who robbed the Bank of America on Smith Street in Wakefield.

Superintendent Landers' Farewell: Students Must Remain the Focus

Landers' last official day in Wakefield is July 31st, but she gave a public goodbye at Tuesday night's School Committee meeting.