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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Super Bowl Kickoff Time and Five Fun Facts about the Big Game

Here's some additional facts about Sunday's big game we bet you didn't know, and some more useful information including kickoff time.

Watching the Super Bowl with friends can leave a lot of us feeling like information haves and have-nots. While some of us have been following the Patriots team, its players, its strategy, and its statistics since the day we were born, others at least know who Tom Brady is and that he's the one who throws the ball. Whether you're looking to impress the sports nerds in the room with a few of your own facts, or you're simply a true connoisseur of arguably useless knowledge, here's some fun trivia for you about Super Bowl 2012. Five Fun Facts About the Super Bowl So who will come out with a fourth title? Finally, here's some actual useful knowledge to have heading into Sunday. Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Kickoff Time: Sunday…

Friday, February 3, 2012

POLL: Best Place in Town to Watch the Super Bowl?

No need to deal with a trip to Boston when there's a lot of great options here in Wakefield. So, where will you watch?

Feel familiar? The New England Patriots have another shot at a fourth Super Bowl title against the New York Giants this Sunday, Feb. 5. Kickoff time is at at 6:30 p.m. So where do you plan to watch the big game? Options: Vote below:

Rev Maddie Sifantus

5:31 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012

If I were watching the Game in Wakefield and not hosting it at home, I would definitely be going to Sabatino's.   more ›

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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Show Off Your Patriots Pride, Wakefield!

The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl, and we couldn't be more excited. What about you?

Let's see how much Wakefield loves the New England Patriots! We want you to upload your favorite fan photos; whether it's you in your red, blue and silver facepaint at the game, your dad decked out in a Patriots Snuggie, your baby who wearing his Tom Brady onesie, your decked out car or front lawn, or whatever you dream up, join in the fun and show us all how you're celebrating. Come Super Bowl Sunday, we want this page to be decked out in Wakefield's Patriots pride. Upload your photo by clicking the "Submit Photos and Videos" button up above, or if you're having trouble, email editor Sara Jacobi at sara.jacobi@patch.com for some help. GO PATS!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

10 Things to Know Before Super Bowl Kickoff

Here are the ten things worth knowing before heading out for Wakefield's game against Dennis-Yarmouth on Saturday.

The Wakefield High School varsity football team will take on the Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Manning Field in Lynn to claim the 2011 Division 2A Super Bowl title. So, before you put on your red and white and head over to the game, here are the ten things we think you need to know. 1. What's the Weather Going to Be Like? You're going to want to bring some layers. The National Weather Service is predicting Saturday afternoon to be sunny, with a high near 43, and there'll be a strong breeze, up to 10 mph. 2. What Time is the Game? Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m., but the game is the second in a double-header between Hamilton-Wenham and Bourne, which starts at noon. You may want to arrive early to ensure a good seat. 3. How…

Friday, December 2, 2011

Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 2

Wakefield's tree lighting ceremony is tonight, the Wakefield Repertory Theater puts on a Broadway cabaret show, there's a lot of great events all happening this weekend, and more things to know today.

1. Sun and maybe rain - There's 20 percent chance of showers after 4 p.m., but otherwise, it should be sunny, with a high near 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Super Bowl - Saturday's Super Bowl game versus Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School: 3 p.m., at Manning Field in Lynn, MA. Tickets will be sold at the gate only, and cost $7 for students and $10 for adults. If you can't make the game, Wakefield Patch will once again be live-blogging all the action straight from Manning Field! Follow along on your computer or on your phone for live updates. 3. Tree lights - Catch Wakefield's annual ceremony and lighting of the holiday season lights tonight at 6:30 p.m., put on by the Wakefield Community Neighborhood …

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 1

The winter overnight parking ban starts in Wakefield, some details on the upcoming Super Bowl game, the Toys for Toys program in Wakefield is underway, and more things to know today.

1. Sun and wind - Today will be sunny with a high near 50 degrees and wind gusts as high as 23 mph, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Super Bowl - The MIAA released the schedule for Saturday's Super Bowl game versus Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School: 3 p.m., at Manning Field in Lynn, MA. Tickets will be sold at the gate only, and cost $7 for students and $10 for adults $10. We'll be publishing more info on the game over the next two days. 3. Winter parking ban in effect - The overnight parking ban begins tonight. All vehicles parked on the roads between 1 and 6 a.m. for more than one hour are subject to a $25 fine. 4. Wanted: Toys - Wakefield's Toys for Tots drive is underway already. Bring your toys to the Wakefield Public …

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Late Drive Lifts Wakefield Past Marblehead

Wakefield High School beat Marblehead 7-6 in Tuesday night's Division IIA playoff game.

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