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Coach Sean Ryan’s vision has transformed Austin Prep basketball

HEACH COACH Sean Ryan addresses the Austin Prep Cougars boys’ basketball team earlier this season, when he helped lead the teams’ turnaround. (courtesy photo)

By KIM TAURO ’28
Austin Prep student

READING—Two years ago, Austin Prep’s boys’ basketball team finished 1-22 (.043). Last year’s 7-16 (.304) record showed progress. This winter, the Cougars surged to…

 

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Melrose High boys’ hockey honored for sportsmanship at TD Garden

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

 

 

PICTURED AT the TD Garden to receive the Mulloy Award was (from left to right) MHS assistant coach James Mosca, assistant captain Aiden Ryan, assistant captain Charlie Hoskins, senior Jack Burhnam, captain Jack Feeney, and MHS head coach Joe Ciccarello. (courtesy photo)

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Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame open to nominations

THE MELROSE Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2026 class and all future classes. Pictured is inductee team, the Melrose High 1989 boys’ basketball team. (file photo)

MELROSE—Do you know someone who belongs in the Melrose High Athletic Hall of Fame?

The Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame is now open to nominees…

 

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Ballot finalized with 3-way race for Select Bd.

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Although voters in the annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 5 will have just one contested race on the ballot, there are several new faces stepping forward to fill the uncontested seats along with a few incumbents.

Following Tuesday’s…

 

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Search Committee for NRMS principal chosen

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A representative sample of parents, educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and staff have been appointed to the Search Committee for a new principal at the North Reading Middle School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Daly has announced.

Current NRMS Principal Dr…

 

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Connelly: Structural deficit in FY27 school budget

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The Fiscal 2027 preliminary school budget totals $46,631,122, which is $2,098,316 or 3.6% higher than the Fiscal 2026 budget of $44,532,806, but lower than the 4.$% rise from Fiscal 2025 to 2026.

Within that is $42,237,412 in General Fund…

 

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Tribute to Bill Staines at NRCC Showcase Saturday night

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present a very special March 2026 Showcase on Saturday, March 21 during which the singers and instrumentalists will be paying tribute to the late Bill Staines. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show…

 

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Four All-Stars named for girls’ hoop team

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

 

SOPHIE GALLIVAN

NORTH READING — The Cape Ann League’s girls’ basketball coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2025-26 season.

CAL-champion North Reading had four All-Stars selected: First-Team members Ariana Demetri and Sophie Gallivan and Second-Team members Kiersten Higgins and Allie Lanciani…

 

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Co-op gymnasts celebrate league championship season

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Four members of the North Reading-Andover High co-op gymnastics team were named to the Merrimack Valley Conference All-Star team this year. All four members are from North Reading.

Two Warnets made the MVC first team All-Stars while two others…

 

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North Reading residents help SJP earn record 5th straight Alpine Ski Championship

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

 

NORTH READING natives recently helped the St. John’s Prep ski team win a 5th straight Alpine state championship. Pictured from left to right is Anderson Trickett, Sebastian Garvin and Demetri Mann. (Courtesy Photo)

DANVERS — St. John’s Prep recently captured its fifth consecutive State 2026…

 

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Makerspace sessions for kids, container gardening and Ukrainian egg decorating at the library

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.

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NRFD extinguishes two-alarm basement fire

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats reports that the North Reading Fire Department responded to and extinguished a two-alarm basement fire Saturday evening.

On Saturday, March 14, at approximately 6:57 p.m., North Reading Fire received a report of a basement fire at a home at…

 

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