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Free AED training workshop at Aldersgate Sunday

NORTH READING — Aldersgate Church, 235 Park St., invites the public to a free AED training workshop to be held this Sunday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the church’s main space.

A certified instructor will teach participants all they need to know to operate these life-saving devices in a 30-minute orientation.

Aldersgate has just…

 

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In support of breast cancer awareness

THE NORTH READING FIRE DEPARTMENT continued its longstanding tradition of designing and selling breast cancer awareness t-shirts to raise funds for breast cancer charities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The firefighters are supported in this effort by colleagues from both Town Hall and the North Reading Police Department, many of whom gathered with them in

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Man charged with growing, distributing hallucinogens

PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS packaged for sale and psilocybin mushrooms in various stages of growth were located when police served a search warrant on the home of a North Reading man. (NRPD Courtesy Photo)

 

 

NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman reports that the North Reading Police Department, in collaboration with the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug…

 

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One and done for Oct. TM

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A total of 200 voters dispensed with 20 warrant articles in just over three hours at October Town Meeting Monday night.

The electronic clickers used to tabulate most votes taken have proven to be popular with the attendees and has helped to speed up the process.

Among the actions…

 

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Two Commended Students named at NRHS

NRHS PRINCIPAL Dr. Miriam Meyer (at left) and guidance counselor Amy Rodriguez (at right) congratulate seniors Quin Kelly and Kevin Gu who were recently named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

NORTH READING — North Reading High School Principal Dr. Miriam Meyer has announced that Kevin Gu…

 

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Enter if you dare: Haunted Playground Saturday Oct. 18

NORTH READING — Enter if you dare! The North Reading High School Masquers is once again presenting The Haunted Playground on Saturday, October 18 from 5-9 p.m. outside at the Batchelder Elementary School and on the baseball field at Carey Park.

This town tradition and Masquers fundraiser is a family-friendly event geared toward elementary and middle school…

 

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Volunteers give Town center a spit shine

A PORTION of the litter collected by a group of nearly two dozen student and adult volunteers on Sunday. Participants included (front row, l-r): Janet Stevenson (NR Green Alliance organizer), Anna Page (NRMS, 6th grade) and Shellie Kerrigan (NRHS teacher and EcoTeam organizer); (back row l-r): Naveen Stewart (NRHS, 11th grade), Usha Pillai (NR Green

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Food Pantry pottery sale fundraiser

ORIGINAL POTTERY pieces such as the pretty platter will be sold by potter Janet Chiovoloni with all proceeds to benefit the North Reading Food Pantry on Saturday, Oct. 25 (rain date Oct. 26) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — Janet Chiovoloni is once again hosting a fundraiser to benefit…

 

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Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast Oct. 11

NORTH READING — Aldersgate UMC invites you to take a break from cooking over the long holiday weekend! Attend their Free-for-All Breakfast buffet this Saturday, October 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. The breakfast fare includes pancakes and french toast, baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!  All this is…

 

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Veterans’ Day Breakfast: Call for photos and friendly roasts

NORTH READING — North Reading will be honoring its veterans at this year’s Veterans’ Day Breakfast with a special slideshow presentation.

All town veterans and their families are invited to submit a photo of veterans for inclusion in the slideshow.

Photos can be a scanned copy of a picture; a cellphone photo of a printed…

 

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Austin Prep Open House Oct. 19

READING — Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St., Reading invites prospective students and families to its Open House for Middle School (grades 6–8) and Upper School (grades 9–12) on Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Austin Prep offers rigorous academics, a wide range of athletics, and vibrant arts programs—all within a supportive…

 

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