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UPDATE: Melrose field hockey falls to No. 4 Canton in playoff opener

October 30, 2025

Post publication update:
No. 29 Melrose falls to No. 4 Canton in Div. 2 first round matchup by a final of 8-1.

Published October 31, 2025

Melrose field hockey to take on Canton in playoff opener Traveled this Thursday for a Div. 2 battle

By JENNIFER GENTILE

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Happy hauntings at UCC

October 30, 2025

WIZARDS WELCOME HERE! Inspired by Harry Potter, Max, Bella and Lucas were eager to meet other wizards during the Halloween Trunk or Treat celebration at the Union Congregational Church on Sunday. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The parking lot at Union Congregational Church was transformed into a festive, candy-filled party this past Sunday, as…

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PANS & PANDAS: Not rare; rarely diagnosed

October 30, 2025

OVER 800 ADVOCATES and supporters gathered on the Boston Common for the Look Foundation’s Walk 2025: Making Strides for PANS & PANDAS event. Among the in-person and virtual participants and 67 teams were five teams of North Reading families comprised of 28 walkers whose 108 supporters contributed $6,785 toward the $246,108 raised for PANS/PANDAS awareness

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Northeast Metro Tech Open House Nov. 5

October 30, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech High School, 100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield, will hold its annual Open House for prospective students on Wednesday, November 5 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Self-guided tours and live demonstrations will be available. All applications due March 1, 2026. Apply online at http://nmt.go2cte.com

Students interested in attending NEMT must reside in one of…

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Free floral centerpiece design program Nov. 8

October 30, 2025

NORTH READING — Join floral designer Gay Sheldon representing Boston Flower Market of North Reading for “Festive Centerpieces” on Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m.

This is a free presentation by the Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging and all ages are welcome to participate. We’ll explore creative ways to decorate your table…

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UPDATE: Field hockey team falls to Hanover (No. 5) in first round of D3 state tournament

October 30, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading (No. 26) falls to Hanover (No. 5) 5-1 in the first round of the Div. 3 state tournament. (Nov. 1)

View full bracket and game results here.

Published October 30, 2025

Field hockey comes back to beat Essex Tech, travels to Hanover in tournament

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Spook-tacular fun awaits at Library, Town Hall

October 30, 2025

NORTH READING – Halloween falls on a Friday this year and the town’s youngsters will have two additional opportunities to celebrate the day in their costumes before they go Trick or Treating on October 31.

Library 10:30-11 a.m.

Join the Flint Memorial Library for its third annual Halloween costume parade on Friday, October 31! Youngsters…

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UPDATE: CAL Kinney Champ boys’ soccer team earns No. 10 seed and will host Dedham in first round of D3 state tourney

October 30, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading earns No. 10 seed and will host No. 23 Dedham in first round of D3 state tournament. Game details TBD.
Follow all the latest state tournament updates here.

Published October 30, 2025

Boys’ soccer beats Pentucket, clinches CAL Kinney title

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

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Football senior spotlight: Jason Berry

October 30, 2025

JASON BERRY

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

Prior to the opening kickoff of each high school football game, there are long-standing traditions that are addressed, none more important than the handshake with the opposition’s captains. Representing the North Reading Hornets this season in that respect, senior Jason Berry has been the epitome of a captain, leading…

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UPDATE: Girls’ soccer (11-1-4) earns No. 9 seed and will host Martha’s Vineyard in first round of D3 state tournament

October 30, 2025

Post publication updates:
North Reading (No. 9) will host Martha’s Vineyard (No. 24) in the first round of Div. 3 states on Wednesday, November 5 at 3 pm.
Follow all the latest state tournament updates here.

North Reading defeats Bishop Fenwick 3-1 on Senior Night (Oct. 29)

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Last call to sign up for Veterans’ Day Breakfast

October 30, 2025

NORTH READING — North Reading’s veterans and their guests will be treated to a special Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Moose Lodge, 140 North St., from 10 a.m. to noon.

The event is free for each veteran and one guest but attendees must RSVP by Monday, Nov. 3 by calling the…

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Actions taken re: odor at Martins Landing

October 30, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Concern over the source of periodic sewer odors noted by residents of the Martins Landing 55+ condominium complex in mid-September has resulted in various corrective actions being undertaken following several meetings and site visits with local and state officials.