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Emmanuel Soul Supper on Kingian Nonviolence March 12

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to a Soul Supper event tonight, Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m., featuring public defender Peter Dickson in a conversation about Kingian Nonviolence as a way of life.

Dickson’s talk will explore one of the core tenets…

 

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Holocaust survivor: ‘I was left alive to tell the story’

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

 

RABBI SRULY BROOK greets Holocaust survivor and featured speaker Tibor Spitz, 96. Chabad of Wakefield hosted his speaking engagement. “As the number of survivors grows smaller, our responsibility to listen grows larger,” Brook said. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

READING — “I’m here…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published March 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 10 • MARCH 2-6, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Both…

 

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Elkins, Griffin certified as candidates

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — With five days remaining for candidates to return their nomination papers for the May 5 Town Election, two more candidates have been certified. According to the Town Clerk’s office, both Julie Elkins and Jeff Griffin have been certified as…

 

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‘Something Rotten Jr.’ performances March 27 and 28

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Community Schools will be presenting the musical “Something Rotten Jr.” on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 in the Lynnfield Middle School auditorium.

Resident Stacey D’Onofrio is directing “Something Rotten Jr.” that includes students in grades 3-8. The Friday, March 27 performance…

 

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‘Evacuation Day’ presentation March 17

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

LYNNFIELD — “The 250th Anniversary of Evacuation Day” will be the subject of the Lynnfield Historical Society’s next meeting on Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Centre Congregational Church.

Local historian and author Dan Gagnon, a Danvers resident, will be the Society’s guest speaker…

 

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Village Happenings

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on March 11, 2026

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Tea Time, 9:30-4:30 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Crafty Club, 2-3:30 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

Friends of the Lynnfield Library Board meeting, 7-8 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Conservation Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., location TBA.

Library Foundation Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Lynnfield Library.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18…

 

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North Reading Fire Dept. Log published March 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript

NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, February 22 through Saturday, February 28, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 57 calls.

Sunday, February 22

12:34 p.m., 1 Washington St., medical, motor vehicle accident; 2:08 p.m., 22A Carnation Circle, Reading, canceled en route. 2:42 p.m., 104 River St…

 

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Local man arrested for threatening Dunkin’ employee

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — A 35-year-old Main Street man was arrested on several charges related to allegedly threatening a coffee shop employee on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Police went to Dunkin’ at 13 Main St. at 2:43 p.m. after an employee reported that a customer allegedly threatened…

 

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Looking Back published March 12, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript pages

60 YEARS AGO
March 10, 1966

Vote count. Former Board of Public Works member Edward A. Carlson ousted nine-year Selectman veteran Malcolm MacRae by a 223 vote margin in Monday’s election in the only upset of the ballot.

Uh-Oh! Franco American SpaghettiOs: eight 15½ oz. cans for $1…

 

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See ‘Amadeus’ on stage tonight!

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

 

THE MASQUERS’ cast and crew of “Amadeus” celebrates their quarterfinal accolades at Dramafest and prepares to host and compete in the State Semifinals Saturday, March 14 by inviting the public to a performance of their one-act play tonight in the PAC at NRHS. Tickets:

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Ms. Trudy Delory Memorial Award now a permanent TSF Scholarship

MS. TRUDY DELORY 

WAKEFIELD — The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield (TSF) is pleased to announce that the Ms. Trudy Delory Memorial Award is now a permanent scholarship with awards made in Trudy’s name beginning in June 2026.

This fund was established in memory of beloved Wakefield educator Trudy Delory by the Wakefield Education Association (WEA…

 

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