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The Wayland Police Department have issued a warning on the rise of scammers during the holiday season. “Hang up [the phone]. if you get a text and you do not know who it's from, just delete it. Don't click on any links, nothing,” Wayland police chief Edward Burman said. “Every single one of them is a scam.”

Police department issues warnings about holiday scams

Annabel Orcutt December 21, 2024

As the holidays draw closer, the Wayland Police Department (WPD) has issued a warning to residents about the rise in scammers. Police Chief Edward Burman recommends immediately reaching out to the WPD...

As it reaches three o'clock, Santa is escorted by some police and fireman. Each year, the Wayland Fire Department stops by several neighborhoods in Wayland and gives the opportunity for kids to tell Santa their Christmas wish.

The Wayland Town Center lights up Wayland with a Holiday Stroll and tree lighting

Sofia Ciciarelli and Marissa Mendoza December 21, 2024

The Wayland Town Center bustled with Wayland residents for a "Holiday Stroll" on Saturday, Dec. 14. Some businesses in the Wayland Town Center came together that Saturday afternoon in celebration of the...

WHS’s Connect Program ran its annual holiday gift drive to fulfill the wishlist of children enrolled in the Dorchester based non-profit daycare organization, the Yawkey Center. This drive brought the town together and impacted both the students in Connect, as well as the greater Wayland community. “You could see how helpful the town was and how our community came together and wanted to help out a community that wasn't our own [and] kids who were less fortunate than we were,” senior and Connect Program member Jordynn Lee said.

Connect Program hosts annual Holiday Gift Drive

Shawnie Loveless and Fiona Peltonen December 20, 2024

The Connect Program hand delivered gifts to every child enrolled at the Yawkey Center, a non-profit daycare organization in Dorchester, on Thursday, Dec. 12. The event not only impacted the center, but...

BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York

BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York

Olivia Green December 20, 2024

What you need to know: On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested and charged with the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson. Thompson was fatally shot in his torso and...


The boys varsity basketball team is set to take on their rivals, the Weston Wildcats, Friday, Dec. 20 at the Wayland High School (WHS) Field House. This game marks the first home game of the season.

Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston in home opener

Nina Gandhi, Staff Reporter December 20, 2024

The boys varsity basketball team is set to take on their rivals, the Weston Wildcats, Friday, Dec. 20 at the Wayland High School (WHS) field house. The game marks the first home game of the season. With...

WHS student-run nonprofit organization, Hoops For a Home Court, is dedicated towards raising money for a public sports community center in Wayland. After raising over $20,000, co-leader and junior Cole Zachery explained that there was still more to be done. “This is definitely a step in the right direction, but we have a lot more to do before we reach our final goal,” Zachery said.

Hoops For A Home Court: A team creating something they never had

Benjamin Jackson and Jeffery Zhang December 19, 2024

Over the course of two months, a nonprofit organization led by juniors Will Walters, Cole Zachery and Anish Vishwanathan successfully raised over $20,000 towards the long term goal of establishing a community...

Join reporter Mischa Lee as she talks with Roberts and their art experiences throughout the years.

Artist of the Month: Annabelle Roberts

Mischa Lee, A&E Editor December 19, 2024

This month’s artist is senior Annabelle Roberts. Roberts has an Instagram account (@abdoessomeart) dedicated to posting photos of their artwork. How long have you been doing art? “I have been doing...

A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.

Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House

Ainsley Jay December 19, 2024

The Wayland Museum and Historical Society held their 44th annual Holiday Open House at the Grout-Heard House Museum from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The Holiday Open House is a multi-partnership...

With the final curtain call of "Hadestown," the senior class of 2025 reminisces on their years at the theatre. From late night rehearsals to emotional performances, their time at WHSTE was impactful for all of the seniors.

WHSTE seniors take their final bow on the Wayland High School stage

Jessica Dretler, Mischa Lee, and Elyssa Grillo December 18, 2024

Lights dim, curtains open, spotlight brightens the stage: it’s showtime. This year’s Wayland High School fall musical was “Hadestown,” a popular show on Broadway that takes its audience through...

Starbucks holiday menu review

Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler, and Elyssa Grillo December 18, 2024

Join Copy Editor Elyssa Grillo and Reporter Jessi Dretler as they review the Starbucks holiday menu options. Three festive drinks and three holiday treats are featured in this video. It includes the following:...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break

Melina Barris, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele December 17, 2024

In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editors Melina Barris and Staff Reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian...

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