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October 2, 2025

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UPDATE: Gridmen improve to 4-0 with 49-21 win over Triton

October 2, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading defeats Triton 49-21 (Oct. 3)

Published October 2, 2025

Gridmen improve to 3-0 with 42-6 win over Hamilton-Wenham

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

OTTO INDELICATO was “Otto-Matic” once again in NR’s win over Hamilton-Wenham. The senior captain rushed for 115 yards and 3 TD’s on just 6 carries.

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UPDATE: Field hockey team (9-4-1) wins next two following Newburyport loss

October 2, 2025

Post publication updates:
North Reading defeats Amesbury 2-1 (Oct. 6)
North Reading defeats Arlington Catholic 4-2 (Oct. 4)
North Reading falls to Newburyport 6-0 (Oct. 1)

Published October 2, 2025

Two wins and a tie send field hockey team to 7-3-1

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BRITTANY MORRIS scored with 7:57 left to salvage

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READING — In celebration of National Public Power Week Oct. 6-10, the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is holding its annual Open House on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the RMLD Garage, 218 Ash St., Reading.

All ages are invited to this free, family-friendly event which includes face painting, balloon art, a…

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MAAV’s 30th Candlelight Vigil and Walk is Sunday

October 2, 2025

LAST YEAR’S WALK was led by members of the Student Action Board who facilitateD workshops on healthy relationships, consent and gender roles at Melrose High School. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — Organizers invite the community to Melrose Alliance Against Violence’s 30th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Walk to End Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 5…

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Tenth graders outperform state on MCAS tests

October 2, 2025

MELROSE — Tenth graders at the city’s flagship school fared better than many across the state in the latest round of MCAS testing.

According to data released Monday, Melrose High sophomores taking the English language arts MCAS test proved quite proficient, with 21 percent exceeding state expectations and 59 percent meeting them. Just three percent…