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New England Patriots editor coming to town!

February 13, 2025

NORTH READING — Join Paul Perillo, editor of Patriots.com, for a Q&A about all things football and Patriots at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., on Thursday, February 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Fans may recall his visit to the library last year which featured a discussion of the future of the Pats without…

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Paranormal 101 fundraiser at Damon Tavern

February 13, 2025

NORTH READING — Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever wondered whether the town’s historic Damon Tavern is haunted? Do you harbor a healthy skepticism regarding the paranormal?

Join Boston Paranormal Investigators for an evening about all things paranormal at North Reading’s Damon Tavern, 21 Bow St., on Saturday, March 22 from 7…

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No new candidates this week in town election

February 13, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The number of potential candidates seeking to be elected to local boards and committees remains at nine. As of press time, no additional candidates had pulled nomination papers.

2025 TOWN ELECTIVE OFFICES

The elective offices on the May 6 Town Election ballot are:

• Town Moderator, 1-year term…

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Sign up for veterans-only breakfast

February 13, 2025

NORTH READING — Are you a veteran? Then bring your appetite and sign up today to attend the first annual North Reading Veterans “S” on A Shingle Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 20.

The deadline to reserve your spot at the breakfast is today, Thursday, Feb. 13, by calling 978-664-6012. Veterans may attend with one guest…

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Best buddies

February 13, 2025

HAVING a great time frolicking in the snow following the latest storm on Sunday are Tucker (left) and his buddy Gunner during a play date in Ridgeway. (Don Craig Photo)

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New H.S. principal introduced to S.C.

February 13, 2025

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING – School Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly introduced the new High School principal, Dr. Miriam Meyer, at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, February 11.

“She brings so much to the table with administrative experience at the high school level,” Daly said in regard to Meyer’s current position as assistant principal of…

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Honoring our Constitution

February 13, 2025

THE SUPER BOWL LIX snowstorm on Sunday provided adequate amounts of the right type of snow for Gary Hastings (at right) to create his annual snow sculpture on Heritage Way. Gary and his daughter Allie (left) spent hours carving and “shadowing” each letter in their “We the People” sculpture to enhance its visibility. They write

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School Com. OK’s updated graduation requirements

February 13, 2025

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The town’s school system, like those in other communities, has to establish graduation requirements in the wake of passage of a ballot question last November eliminating passage of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test as a requirement.

A ballot question last November eliminated passing the MCAS test as…

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A legacy that will be remembered

February 13, 2025

HAVING DEDICATED a quarter century to education, 21 years of which were spent as a teacher and principal at the E. Ethel Little School, Principal Christine Molle will retire at the end of this school year. (Eva Hanegraaff Photo)

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — For the past 21 years, Christine Molle has brightened…

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NRCC Showcase Saturday at library

February 13, 2025

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse returns for its ninth season and presents its February Showcase on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St.

This month’s performers are Sal Liberto, Bob Kramer with David Medvitz and Alan Foucault, as well as Cynthia…