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By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Tuesday morning was the first day prospective candidates for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5 could pull nomination papers, and two residents did just that.

As of press time Wednesday, two candidates had pulled nomination papers for the lone three-year seat on the Select Board…

NORTH READING — The annual census forms are mailed in mid-January. All residents are asked to review the information on the form, make any appropriate changes per the instructions, and sign and return it to the Town Clerk’s office as soon as possible.

Responding to the annual census is important for many reasons, including maintaining…

BILLERICA — The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is providing the official public notice of the results of an investigation into a breach of security that occurred in January 2025.

Over the past year, the MSO has worked closely with state and federal law enforcement partners including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Massachusetts State Police…

BOSTON— The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. The shortage is especially serious for types O, A negative and B negative blood.

High flu activity in nearly every state…

NORTH READING — The North Reading High School Girls Softball Boosters invites the community to their Music Bingo Night this Saturday, January 24 at the Moose Lodge, 140 North St.

Hosted by Peter Accolla, this nubingo fundraiser promises to be not your typical music bingo! Enjoy an evening of music, bingo and community spirit while…