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Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons return Feb. 20

February 17, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NORTH READING — The popular Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., return this year with the first one scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20. The luncheon, which includes the pastor’s homemade lobster bisque, breads, beverages and desserts, are held in…

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Pioneers of the Week February 11, 2026

February 17, 2026

Published in the Lynnfield Villager (February 11, 2026)

BOYS’ HOCKEY SENIORS

The seniors were honored before a 7-2 victory over Triton on Monday at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. (Courtesy Photo)

ANTHONY CALLA – SAM CURLEY – BRENDAN DRISCOLL

NICK KELTER – MICHAEL MARENGHI – CJ PATERMO

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Plymouth State president’s list

February 17, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Maddy Lambert of North Reading has been named to the Plymouth State University president’s list for the fall 2025 semester. She is majoring in nursing.
To earn the distinction of president’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70…

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Fifth grade volunteers

February 16, 2026

Photo published in the Lynnfield Villager on February 11, 2026

FORMER HUCKLEBERRY HILL STUDENTS and current fifth graders recently returned to the school to volunteer during Hero Arts Day to help music teacher Kerrie Fraser. The fifth graders shared music on the recorder, the gong and the Mùyú. The Mùyú are authentic Chinese drums

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Democratic Town Committee caucus Feb. 24

February 16, 2026

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Democratic Town Committee (LDTC) will be holding a caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Al Merritt Center, 600 Market St., second floor, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Democratic Town Committee will be holding the caucus to elect delegates to attend the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Party’s Nominating Convention taking place on…

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No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth and …

February 16, 2026

…Yes, he led the Siege of Boston

By MICHAEL CASEY

Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution. The Siege of Boston was his first campaign as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army…

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NMYO chamber music concert March 8

February 16, 2026

IPSWICH — Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) present a chamber music concert on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot St, Beverly.

This concert features NMYO’s Symphony Orchestra and Select Intermezzo Orchestra and Wind Ensemble musicians. It is the culmination of an eight-week rehearsal…

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Wakefield boys’ track wins thrilling Div. 4 state championship in final event

February 16, 2026

By DAVID SCHURTER…

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James French, 79

February 16, 2026

Varied interests in sports, cars and travel

WAKEFIELD — James French, “Terry,” a lifelong Wakefield resident passed away at his home unexpectedly on November 22, 2025. He was 79 years old.

He attended Wakefield schools in the class of ’64 and graduated from Newman Prep before attending Emerson College including a semester at Oxford College…

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