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Protesters claim driver swerved toward them

WAKEFIELD — Yesterday at about 11:30 a.m., a woman walked into police headquarters to report an incident that she said occurred during last Saturday’s “No Kings” protest at Main and Water streets. The woman claimed that a black Hummer traveling on Main Street appeared to intentionally swerve toward a group of protesters. The vehicle reportedly…

 

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Galvin kids chip in to keep Lake shore clean

THE FRIENDS OF LAKE QUANNAPOWITT held the annual spring Galvin Middle School students Lake Q cleanup on Saturday. Over 50 students and parents participated in the cleanup around the perimeter of the lake. This annual event is coordinated with Cindy Fitzpatrick at GMS and always has a great turnout. FOLQ and the community thanks Galvin

 

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Essex Tech lottery system change is ineffective

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Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 1, 2026

Dear Editor:

My name is Sydney McKeough, and I am an eighth grader at Lynnfield Middle School. This December, I applied to Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School for the upcoming school year. On Feb. 5, I received the news that I was waitlisted due…

 

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Do not put black plastic in the bin

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

MELROSE — Black plastic items like those black take-out food containers should not be placed in the curbside bin.

The optical sorters at materials recycling facilities (MRFs) can’t detect them, so they end up as trash anyway. Residents should not recycle the clear lids to…

 

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Around the Schoolyard: Batchelder School Favorite Memory essays

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

 

By Michael Maloney, Principal,
L.D. Batchelder School

 

As we enter this season of transition, we wanted to highlight some reflections from our fifth-graders as they prepare for middle school. A special thank you to Athina Yiakas, Lily Curtin, Olivia Gadsby, and Anika Gadani…

 

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MHS SPORTS UPDATES post publication 4/3

GIRLS’ LACROSSE:

Melrose falls to Wakefield 18-12 (April 6)
Melrose falls to Belmont 14-9 (April 2)

Season Preview article published March 27: https://dev.localheadlinenews.com/?p=226202

 

GIRLS’ TENNIS:

Melrose defeats Reading 3-2 in season opener (April 6)

Related content: 2026 MHS Spring Sports Schedule
https://dev.localheadlinenews.com/?p=226331

 

BOYS’ TENNIS:

Melrose falls to Reading 4-1 (April 6)
Season Preview

 

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HORNET SPORTS UPDATES post publication 4/2

The following teams were covered in the North Reading Transcript sports section published on April 2, 2026

BASEBALL:

4/7 – North Reading vs. Pentucket (Postponed)
Photo published April 2: https://dev.localheadlinenews.com/?p=226929

 

BOYS’ LACROSSE:

North Reading falls to Manchester Essex 16-10 (April 6).

North Reading falls to Newburyport 13-3 (April 2)

Article published April 2: https://dev.localheadlinenews.com/?p=226914

 

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Rep. Jones district office hours April 10

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

 

STATE REP. BRAD JONES House Minority Leader

NORTH READING — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, April 10 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park…

 

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Emmanuel hosts Soul Supper with PFLAG: ‘From Bystander to Upstander’

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to attend its April Soul Supper on Thursday, April 9, featuring an engaging and interactive workshop led by Greater Boston PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), a national organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and…

 

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K-12 District Art Show Opening Reception April 7

NORTH READING — The North Reading Public Schools Visual Arts Department proudly presents its Annual District Art Show from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 16.

Artwork of student artists in grades K-12 will be on display along Main Street at the North Reading Middle/High School, 189 Park St.

The public is invited to the Opening Reception next Tuesday…

 

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