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North Reading students making music for the holidays

December 24, 2024

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — From Pre-K to seniors, North Reading’s student body has been celebrating the winter holidays through music across all schools

The performances have been prevalent the past two weeks with the J.T. Hood Elementary School hosting their show December 9 and the last show being the high school’s this past…

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NRHS Band and Color Guard have the ‘Midas Touch’

December 24, 2024

THE NRHS MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD recently earned third place with a score of 90.18 in Division 4 at the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) competition with their show titled “Midas.” This was the group’s highest placement and top score since they moved to a larger division. It was a fitting end to

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NHNF Christmas funds now $14,600

December 24, 2024

VOLUNTEERS from Christian Community Service passed out Christmas dinner food baskets to more than 50 clients of the North Reading Food Pantry on Saturday. Each family was given their choice of turkey or ham and all the fixings for their holiday meal. Eager to pass out some Christmas cheer are (from left): Barry Corbett, Renee

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Christmas tree collection

December 24, 2024

NORTH READING — The town’s Christmas tree collection will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Trees must be curbside by 6:30 a.m. All ornaments, tinsel, light strings and decorations must be removed, and trees cannot be bagged in any way.

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Christmas joy felt at Christmas Spectacular

December 19, 2024

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR co-chairs Nicole Coviello and Carrie Sepke meet with Santa before the arrival of the children on Sunday. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — This year’s St. Theresa Parish Christmas Spectacular was a successful as last year’s, if not more so.

Held in the church’s Parish Hall on both Saturday…

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The meaning behind the comedy

December 19, 2024

PERPETUAL OUTSIDER Janis (Vasiliki Kouiroukidis, center) sings her personal anthem, “I’d Rather Be Me,” supported by “Mean Girls” cast members (from left): Victoria Cerqueira, Maegan Mabbett, Sina Nickerson, Elizabeth Ayer and Ceci Thomson. (Dan Mills Photo)

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — For the past two weekends, North Reading has been transported into…

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Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contest deadline Jan. 6

December 19, 2024

NORTH READING — For 80 years now, Smokey Bear has been telling the world that people can help prevent wildfires. Even before they can read much, children can understand, and can picture Smokey Bear and his buddy Woodsy Owl reminding to take care. (Woodsy Owl was introduced in the 1970s with the motto “Lend a hand…

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Early deadlines for the holidays

December 19, 2024

The Transcript will have early deadlines for the next two weeks to accommodate holiday schedules for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day, which fall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this year, our normal production days.

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Remember, Honor and Teach: The message of Wreaths Across America

December 19, 2024

HUGO W. WIBERG III plays “Taps” during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. (Courtesy Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – A bright blue sun-drench sky and a brisk chill greeted the dozens of volunteer participants in the town’s first ever Wreaths Across America celebration last Saturday at Riverside Cemetery.

The…