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WHAT A DIFFERENCE 72 hours makes! The photo above was taken at noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 near the main entrance to Ipswich River Park showing a scant amount of snow on the ground near the gazebo, flagpole and park benches. The photo below was taken at about noon on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after the…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A third prospective candidate has tossed his hat into the ring for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5.
William A. Cannell Jr. of 479 Park St. pulled papers for the one-year term on the Community Planning Commission. In the fall Cannell was jointly appointed by…

NORTH READING — Now in its seventh year, in memory of one of the finest teachers to serve North Reading’s students, the Charles E. Jones Educator Excellence Award seeks to recognize the outstanding teachers in the North Reading Public Schools.

Each year, students, staff, and families are invited to nominate the single teacher (PreK-12) who…

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By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Single semester or half-year courses, which will offer more choices for students and greater depth in classes, are the themes of the new High School Program of Studies for the 2026-27 school year.

High School Director of Student Counseling Services Michael Rosa told the School Committee Monday night that…

Given the frigid temperatures we are currently experiencing and which are forecasted to continue well into next week, and the recent house fires both here and in surrounding towns, we are sharing the following tips on common causes of house fires related to home heating as well as cooking and electrical systems. The information is…