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RORY TOSI sports a happy grin while making a perfect snow angel. (Nikki Tosi Photo)

THE FINAL RESTING PLACE of George Frederick Root in his family plot at Harmony Vale Cemetery was still and peaceful after the last snowfall. Root’s upbringing on a North Reading farm influenced his prolific musical career which included “The Haymakers,” the first secular American cantata, and more than 30 Civil War songs. His obelisk tombstone…

AFTER SETTING a new world record with the highest score ever attained at the ICHSA quarterfinals of 452 out of 465 points, the NRHS a cappella group, NOTEorious, advances to the semifinals on Saturday, March 12 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester at 3 p.m. (nrmusic.weebly.com/noteorious). NOTEorious members are: (front row, l-r) JJ Pruisken…

JACKSON FARM, a classic New England clapboard farmhouse and shingled barn with cupola – framed by towering pines more than twice its height and covered in snow under a bright blue sky – stands proudly on Haverhill Street, greeting visitors and residents alike at the town line with Reading. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

THE DF1 – Diaper Formula 1 Drive – sponsored by the Masons February 26, was quite a success. Organized by Mason Rich Legier (at left), the diapers and infant formula collected by the North Reading Lodge as well as lodges in Lynnfield, Reading and Winchester, will assist families served by the state Department of Children…

INSPIRED by the resilience of the Ukrainian people upon the invasion of their country by Russia last week, Gary Hastings (right) and his son Kyle created this large peace snow sculpture in their yard on Heritage Way Sunday. (Heidi Hastings Photo)

A LATE WINTER sunrise of brilliant golds and muted pinks, as seen from the grounds of the Putnam House on Bow Street. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

NORTH READING – With Ash Wednesday coming up next week that means it’s time for the Lenten lobster bisque that is made by the pastor of the Union Congregational Church, Rev. Dr. Richard Hughes.

The lobster bisque will be available every Friday beginning next Friday, March 4, and will continue through Good Friday which is…

DON’T BLINK moms and dads because graduation day will arrive just…like…that! The NRHS Class of 2033 posed for their first official photograph before heading off to first grade at the Batchelder, Hood and Little Schools not too long ago and the year is already half over. These little Hornets will get together each year wearing…

CHINA Cuisine is under new ownership. Their common victualler/all-alcohol license transfer to PH Wealth Inc. was approved by the Select Board. From left: De Sheng Zhu of PH Wealth, former owner Victor Hui and new manager Shanshan Ou. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s the end of an era as…