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Lamb concludes terrific Wakefield wrestling career at New England’s

March 9, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield wrestling senior captain Aydin Lamb represented the Warriors at New England’s over the weekend at the…

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Do you know a community hero?

March 9, 2026

MALDEN — Every day in our community, people make a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. They deserve recognition and you can help them receive it.

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be presenting its Community All-Star Awards this spring. If you know someone who makes an impact, please nominate…

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Quinnipiac dean’s list

March 9, 2026

HAMDEN, CT — The following Melrose students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Quinnipiac University: Olivia Abbott with honors, Violet McCarthy and Ella Wallace.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students…

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‘The Meaning of Herbs’ demo with floral designer March 14

March 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging invites the public to its next presentation: “The Meaning of Herbs.”

This is a lecture and demonstration of the power of herbs in floral design and history. Floral Designer Gay H. Sheldon representing Boston Flower Market of North Reading, will lead a lively…

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Youths causing problems at McD

March 9, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Youths causing problems at McDonald’s on Main Street and a collision between a car and a FedEx truck in Greenwood were among the calls public safety personnel handled over the weekend.

On Sunday morning around 11:50, first responders went to the intersection of Green Street, Oak Avenue and Gates Lane after a…

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Rep. Jones office hours March 13

March 8, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 6, 2026

File photo: House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading)

NORTH READING — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, March 13 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45…

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CARLISLE, Pennsylvania — Ella Louise McTeague, a junior environmental studies major at Dickinson College, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. A graduate of Middlesex School, she is the daughter of James and Kathleen McTeague of North Reading.

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Looking Backward

March 8, 2026

TAKING ON a new look with two new members, the Board of Selectmen got right to work. Seated, the newly-elected Chairman Tom Mullen; standing, L-R, new Selectman William Cass, new Selectman Charles Curley, veteran Selectman Paul Wheeler, and Selectman James Scott, the new board secretary.

MARCH 5, 1986

Forty years ago, March 5th was a…

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Delectable goodies enjoyed at Chocolate Affair

March 7, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

SWEET TREATS to enjoy now and take home for later. The UCC Chocolate Affair Potluck featured an endless supply of the decadent desserts enjoyed by all. Seated clockwise from left around the table are: Steve Hemman, Susan Hamilton, Carolyn Hemman, Marie Morrow, Steve Morrow.

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Pioneer of the Week featured March 4, 2026

March 7, 2026

GRANT NEAL

Boys’ Basketball
Junior

Neal played well in Lynnfield’s first two Div. 3 state tournament games. He had 21 points and 15 rebounds in a 57-47 preliminary round win over Ludlow on Feb. 25 at LHS and followed that up with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a 62-59 road

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Do you know a community hero to older adults?

March 7, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

NORTH READING — Every day in our community, people make a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. They deserve recognition and you can help them receive it.

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be presenting its Community All-Star Awards this…