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Flames from live-fire training exercise rekindle hours later resulting in three-alarm response

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department and mutual aid partners experienced valuable live-fire training October 29 thanks the generosity of an anonymous donor.

Firefighters returned to scene hours later when the training fire rekindled and turned into a three-alarm blaze.

North Reading firefighters were joined by firefighters from Lynnfield and Middleton as they…

 

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Extended hours at Town Hall, Senior Center, Library to accommodate holiday closures

NORTH READING — Holiday scheduling at Town Hall, the Edith O’Leary Senior Center and Flint Memorial Library will vary during the weeks of Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 to accommodate building closures for non-emergency personnel on Friday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 2 following the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

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North Reading Moose Festival of Trees returns

NORTH READING — It’s that time of year again! The 6th annual Festival of Trees, hosted by the North Reading Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1511, will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 28, Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Moose Hall, 140 North St.

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Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast Nov. 8

NORTH READING — On Saturday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Aldersgate UMC invites the community to enjoy their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more! All this is offered for free to bless the community, with free will…

 

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UPDATE: Hornet Football defeats Marlborough 42-7 will travel to Medfield (No.4) for a round of 8 matchup

Post publication update:
North Reading (No. 5) defeats Marlborough (No. 12) by a final score of 42-7. (Nov. 7)
Hornets advance to the Div. 5 round of 8 state touranament to face Medfield (No. 4) on the road on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6 pm.

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Football senior spotlight: Otto Indelicato

OTTO “OTTO-MATIC” INDELICATO

 

 

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

Amid the rhythmic chorus of “Otto-matic” from the Hornet cheerleaders and the adoring North Reading faithful gathered in the grandstand, senior running back Otto Indelicato takes the football and sets about his task. More often than not, he brings discomfort to those who try to stop him…

 

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Hornet spikers end terrific season with 1-1 record in state tournament

THE HORNETS celebrate a point during their 3-1 win over Burncoat in the first round of the Div. 3 state tournament on Saturday. North Reading ended their strong season with a record 17-3 after falling to Weston in the Round of 16. (Eric Evans Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — On Tuesday evening, the…

 

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Field hockey team falls to Hanover in first round of the state tournament

THE FIELD HOCKEY team saw a strong season come to an end with a road loss to Hanover in the first round of the Div. 3 state tournament. The Hornets finished at 10-6-3 overall. (Eric Evans Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

HANOVER — The North Reading High field hockey team fell to host Hanover, 5-1, on…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ soccer team (No. 10) falls to Old Rochester Regional (No. 7) 2-1 in D3 state tournament round of 16

Post publication updates:

North Reading (No. 10) falls to Old Rochester Regional (No. 7) 2-1 in round of 16 of Div. 3 state tournament. (Nov. 8)

North Reading defeats Dedham (No. 23) 2-1 in 2OT in first round. (Nov. 5)

View full bracket results here.

 

 

Published November 6, 2025

Boys’ soccer team

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UPDATE: North Reading Girls’ soccer (No. 9) edged by Martha’s Vineyard (No. 24) in shootout 1-0 in first round of D3 state tournament

Post publication update:
North Reading (No. 9) falls to Martha’s Vineyard (No. 24) 1-0, decided in shootout by penalty kicks. (Nov. 5) 

 

 

Published Novemebr 6, 2025

Girls’ soccer beats Fenwick on Senior Night, hosts the Vineyard in first round

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE SENIORS were honored before the girls’ soccer team’s 3-1

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Gerber, Romanski finish up season at CAL Open

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BOXFORD — Seniors  Leo Romanski and Conrad Gerber were the two North Reading High golf representatives at the Cape Ann League Open at Far Corner in West Boxford last week. Both players played at Far Corner the day before in the Division 3 North Sectionals.

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Town Hall celebrates Halloween

 

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