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Boys’ track team celebrates season at annual banquet

July 10, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High boys’ track and field head coach Bill Wallace gave out several team awards at the team’s end-of-season banquet held at the high school recently.

The team MVP Award went to Eli Mendese. Mendese made the Cape Ann League All-Star team for the second year in a row in the…

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The art of baking

July 10, 2025

LYNNFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS campers learned how to make bread during the Bread Making camp on June 27. Front row, from left, Gwen Dandrow, Ariella Kaufman and Sydney Staab. Back row, from left, Kexin Li, Siena Keegan and Ellen Farias. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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The creative process

July 10, 2025

CAMPERS Julia Geary (left) and Deni Hardy had a blast creating art during Lynnfield Community Schools’ Art Extravaganza camp on June 27. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Four All-Stars selected for NR softball team

July 10, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Four members of the North Reading High softball team were named to Cape Ann League All-Star teams this season. One Hornet made the First Team while three others made the Second Team.

Jillian Corbett was the lone Hornet to make the First Team and it is her first All-Star…

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Trotting in Teal: Teen ovarian cancer survivor hosts fundraiser to assist other YA patients

July 10, 2025

FRIENDSHIP ROCKS! Maya Ortiz (2nd from left) has drawn strength in her cancer journey from her three best friends since middle school: Mia Benecke (far left), and Brianna Aalto and Lauren Feffer. The Class of 2024 NRHS alums are organizing Trotting in Teal at IRP on July 19. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Town notifies Republic of contract non-performance as strike enters second week

July 10, 2025

Published July 10,2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — After meeting in executive session virtually on Thursday afternoon, July 3, to discuss the ongoing trash strike against Republic Services, the Select Board reconvened in open session to announce that it had voted to send a notice of non-performance with specific sections of its contract with…

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Summer fun

July 10, 2025

FRIENDS Avery Feeley (left) and Elle Cail take a break from sliding down the inflatable waterslide at Recreation Station as temperatures reached a high of 95-degrees on June 24. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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Apple Festival needs artists, vendors

July 10, 2025

NORTH READING — The 31st annual Apple Festival will be held on Saturday September 20 from 10AM – 3PM (rain date: Sept. 21) on the grounds of the town’s 1720 Rev. Daniel Putnam House at 27 Bow St.

It’s the largest fundraiser of the year for the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society and all…

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Enjoy music and entertainment at IRP July 16 and July 19

July 10, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A summer of fun and outdoor musical entertainment continues in July thanks to the volunteer efforts of two different town groups, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse and the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation. Both events are being held at the Ipswich River Park gazebo free of charge…

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Mammography Van at IRP Aug. 5

July 10, 2025

NORTH READING — Are you due for your breast cancer screening? Then save yourself some time and the hassle of a commute into Boston or other area hospitals by scheduling an appointment today on Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van!

The van is coming to Ipswich River Park on Tuesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m…

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North Reading A’s looking for pitching to match strong hitting as season progresses

July 10, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Last season, the North Reading A’s finished tied for 10th place in the North Shore Baseball League with the Marblehead Seasiders as both teams went 8-16 overall.

However, only the top eight teams qualify for the postseason as the A’s missed the playoffs for the eighth straight year.

Nearly half…

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Moose awards Roselyn Gray Memorial Scholarship

July 10, 2025