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THE NORTH READING High School Marching Band performed a wide range of music at the Apple Festival. The 60-member band is preparing to host its 2nd annual MICCA competition on Sunday, Oct. 9. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Marching band competition fans take note: Arthur J. Kenney Field is…

NORTH READING history, information on the Historical and Antiquarian Society, and apples were eagerly shared by member Lillian Martin (at left) from the welcome wagon on the Putnam House grounds during the Apple Festival. She was joined by fellow member Pat Salt. The Society’s next event is a Potluck Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 13 at…

THE NORTH READING Minitemen recognized the decades of volunteerism and leadership nonagenarian Gordon Hall has provided to the preservation of the town’s historical buildings, artifacts, and agricultural heritage by dedicating the Farm Museum at the Putnam House to him. The bronze plaque was unveiled as a surprise during his 90th birthday party held in August.…

WE ARE NR… and we are a “nationally recognized Special Olympics Unified Champion School!” reads the new banner to be hung at NRHS. The recognition officially acknowledges the achievements NRHS has made in creating unified opportunities for student-athletes of all abilities to practice and compete together in a variety of sports. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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PRIZED PIES. Winning bakers in the annual Apple Pie Contest at Saturday’s Apple Festival were (from left): Grey Rudloff, winner of the Youth Division, and her mom, Noelle Rudloff, winner of the Adult Division, as well as Ed Parish, second place, and Laura Bowers, third place. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING…