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Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The popular Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., return every Friday now through April 3.

The luncheon, which includes the pastor’s homemade lobster bisque, breads, beverages and desserts (alternating between apple crisp with ice cream, brownie…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

60 YEARS AGO
February 24, 1966

That Championship Season. North Reading High School’s basketball team scored a stunning 62-48 victory over Ipswich High Tuesday afternoon to become the Cape Ann League basketball champions for 1966. The game was played in North Reading before the largest crowd ever to…

Volume 51 – Report No. 8 • FEBRUARY 16-20, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. During the week of February 16-20, the House met for a total of 36…

NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell has announced that the following students earned high honor roll or honor roll standing for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

GRADE 6
HIGH HONORS

The following grade 6 students were named to the high honor roll: EHasandi Bandara, Jeremy Barry, Cullen…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 26, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — At least two groups of people were thrilled with the Blizzard of ’26: schoolchildren and snow plow drivers. The long-duration snowstorm dropped another 13.6 inches of snow in town exactly one month after the last storm dumped…

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NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, February 8 through Saturday, February 14, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 80 calls.

Sunday, February 8

9:18 a.m., 8 Lakeside Blvd., medical; 4:40 p.m., 3 Burditt Rd., medical; 6:16 p.m., 9 Stewart Rd., medical; 1:16 a.m., 10 Mill St…

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Peabody man arrested on firearm charges

NORTH READING — A 42-year-old Peabody man was arrested on two alleged firearm charges on Friday, Feb. 13.

Stephen Goudreau, 10 Wayne Rd. Apartment 1, Peabody, went into the police station at 1:32 p.m. to collect his Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV) plates…

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Pick-up pickleball sessions and babysitter course

NORTH READING — Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation or call 978-664-6016. Registration is rolling with the new programs and activities added regularly.

Participation in Parks and Recreation activities by children and adults with diverse abilities is strongly…