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They’re on the map!
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 BRIGHT PINK Townwide Yard Sale signs will dot North Reading’s landscape on Saturday, May 2 at 75 locations plus Town Hall thanks in large part to the dedicated volunteers of the Friends of the NR Council on Aging, including, from left: Cindy Elmore,……
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CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Ciara He
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 UNCONTESTED RACE (vote for 1) CIARA HE Community Planning Commission candidate CIARA HE CPC candidate, 3-year seat I am Ciara He, and my husband and I moved our young family to North Reading in 2022 because we love its strong schools and……
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CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Dr. Julie Elkins
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 UNCONTESTED RACE (vote for 1) DR. JULIE ELKINS School Committee candidate DR. JULIE ELKINS School Committee candidate My name is Dr. Julie Elkins and I am running for School Committee. My mom and dad taught me that it was not enough just to……
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Editor’s note on Candidate Statements
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 Incumbent Town Moderator John Murphy and incumbent Community Planning Commission (CPC) member William M. Cannell Jr., both of whom are running unopposed for their respective seats, chose not to submit candidates’ statements. Both of their terms are for one year. We have switched to…
Sports
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Girls’ lacrosse returns from break with impressive win over Shawsheen
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 ARIANA DEMETRI and the Hornet defense put on a clinic in NR’s 11-0 shutout over Shawsheen Tech on Monday. (Eric Evans File Photo) NORTH READING — The North Reading High girls’ lacrosse team ended its 13-day layoff on Monday afternoon……
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Baseball team bounces back from first loss with 12-1 win over Rockport
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 By DAN ZIMMERMAN CHRISTIAN LAVA had 3 hits, an RBI and 2 runs scored in NR’s 12-1 win over Rockport on Tuesday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo) NORTH READING — Following a well-deserved midseason break, North Reading baseball resumed its winning ways by……
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Girls’ tennis team beats MC, falls to Amesbury
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI SHENAYA VERMA (pictured) and Mary Doble won 6-3, 6-3 against Malden Catholic on Tuesday. Verma and Agelina Zeng won 6-4. 4-6, 6-4 against Amesbury on Monday. (Courtesy Photo) NORTH READING — On Tuesday afternoon, the North Reading High girls’ tennis……
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Softball team splits games against Essex Tech, Gloucester
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NAOMI BARBER went 3-for-3 in NR’s 8-6 win in Gloucester on April 24. (Eric Evans File Photo) NORTH READING — It was a rough day for the North Reading High softball team on Monday afternoon as they were topped, 14-2……
Obituaries
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William G. Brown, Jr., 88
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 Retired USAF Air Traffic Controller Master Sergeant who loved sports and camp in Maine MELROSE — William G. Brown, Jr., of Melrose, formerly of Stoneham, passed onto the heavens peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was 88 years of age. Bill was born in……
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Cheryl Ann Atkinson, 69
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026 Helping those in need was her calling; loved children, animals, gardening and books SOUTH WEYMOUTH — Cheryl Ann Atkinson, 69, of South Weymouth passed away at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born in Melrose on December 9, 1956, she was the daughter of……
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Carol M. Hale, 84
Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026 NORTH READING — Carol M. (White) Hale, of North Reading, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 84 after a period of decline. Despite her failing health, Carol could always summon a bright smile for her family and those who……