Local Headline News

All general news items, including regional, metro, local, national, or international

Front Page: September 2, 2021

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: September 2, 2021 Read More

First human West Nile case reported

WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a female in her 80s who was likely exposed to the virus in Middlesex County, an area known to be at moderate risk. The risk of human…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

First human West Nile case reported Read More

Cruel summer

By MARK SARDELLA

August was not a good month for those who imagine they have the power to control the weather.

The first blow came on Aug. 12, when those climate deniers at the Department of Public Utilities approved Project 2015A, a natural gas-fired plant to be sited in Peabody that would assure that there’s enough electricity…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Cruel summer Read More

Woman dies after being hit by train

WAKEFIELD — A 63-year-old local woman was pronounced dead at the scene after she was struck by a Boston-bound commuter rail train at about 6:15 p.m. yesterday.

According to Wakefield police, the woman was struck between the Albion Street and Broadway crossings. Preliminary indications were that operator error was not involved and all gates and…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Woman dies after being hit by train Read More

State awards $141M for new Metro Tech

ARTIST’S rendering of proposed new Northeast Metro Tech. (Courtesy Photo)

 

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri and the Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee have announced that the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has awarded the district a grant of up to $140.8 million for a new building.

Northeast Metro Tech is operating out of a…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

State awards $141M for new Metro Tech Read More

Bike lanes come to lower Main Street

MELROSE — As part of the Complete Streets Program, Melrose has installed temporary bike lanes on Main St. from Mt. Vernon St. to Sylvan St., while making adjustments to the parking layout along Main Street.

This temporary pilot program, as currently marked out, is slated to last until this portion of the road is paved…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Bike lanes come to lower Main Street Read More

PHOTO: Cameras are rolling

AN ACTION SHOT of the production crew filming a scene for the Christmas movie Spirited on Bellevue Avenue earlier this week. (Raj Das www.edphotos.com)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

PHOTO: Cameras are rolling Read More

Front Page: September 2, 2021

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: September 2, 2021 Read More

In-person learning is a go for all students with start of new school year Sept. 8

FOUR NEW faculty members were welcomed to the high school during teacher orientation on Monday. They are, from left, Kelsey Coughlin, guidance counselor; Jenna Grossman, guidance counselor long-term substitute; Lindsay Gervino, school adjustment counselor; and Vincent Papageorgiou, special education long-term substitute. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — When North Reading’s students…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

In-person learning is a go for all students with start of new school year Sept. 8 Read More

New traffic pattern adopted for NRMS/HS drop-off and pick-up

AN AERIAL view of the new color-coded traffic patterns for pick-up and drop-off times on the upper parking lot of the NRHS/MS campus. (Courtesy Photo)

 

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Significant changes to the traffic patterns at the North Reading Middle School/High School campus will be debuted on the opening day of school…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

New traffic pattern adopted for NRMS/HS drop-off and pick-up Read More

Library offers art installation and more to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

NORTH READING — Flint Memorial Library began displaying a series of fourteen 20”x30” posters commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, yesterday, September 1.

The posters will be on view through Wednesday, September 15 and were provided by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.

The posters are…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Library offers art installation and more to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Read More

Early Labor Day deadlines

With the Labor Day holiday taking place this Monday, September 6, the Transcript has early deadlines for both editorial and advertising content in the September 9 edition.

All press releases and editorial content must be emailed to the Transcript by noon on Friday, September 3. Editorial content can be emailed to the editorial department at [email protected]. (Exceptions made for…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Early Labor Day deadlines Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top