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LMS presents play ’This Murder Was Staged’ Oct. 24-26

October 16, 2025

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Middle School will be presenting its fall play, “This Murder Was Staged,” from Friday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 26.

The Friday, Oct. 24 performance will begin at 6 p.m. The Saturday, Oct. 25 performance will take place at 7 p.m. The Saturday, Oct. 26 performance will begin at 2 p.m.

The…

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UPDATE: Volleyball team falls to Lynnfield after six game winning streak including Senior Night victory over Georgetown

October 16, 2025

Post publication updates:
North Reading falls to Lynnfield 3-0 (Oct. 20)
North Reading defeats Georgetown 3-0 (Oct. 15)
North Reading defeats Pentucket 3-1 (Oct. 14)

Published October 16, 2025

Volleyball team extends winning streak to four

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING’s Dig Pink night featured a thrilling 3-2 match between the

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UPDATE: Gridmen (5-1) edged by Amesbury following victory in first home game

October 16, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading falls to Amesbury 30-28 (Oct. 17)

Published October 20, 2025

Gridmen improve to 5-0 with a victory in first home game

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

THE NRHS student section showed up in full force to root on their Hornets in the first home game of the season on

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Football senior spotlight: Gavin Brady

October 16, 2025

GAVIN BRADY

The wide receiver position is blandly defined as “an offensive player in American football whose primary role is to catch passes thrown by the quarterback and gain yardage for the offense.” Then there is another description of the role that includes talent, skill, and a flair for the dramatic.

North Reading…

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UPDATE: Field hockey team battles Hamilton Wenham to a draw on Senior Night following tie against Triton

October 16, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading ties Hamilton Wenham 1-1 on Senior Night (Oct. 20)

Published October 16, 2025

Field hockey teams earns hard-fought tie against Triton

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

ALAINA DRISCOLL score both of North Reading’s goals in a 2-2 tie against Triton on Oct. 8. (Eric Evans Photo)

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UPDATE: Boys’ soccer earns shutout wins over Andover and Georgetown following tough loss to Lynnfield

October 16, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading defeats Andover 1-0 (Oct. 18)
North Reading defeats Georgetown 4-0 (Oct. 16)

Published October 16, 2025

Boys’ soccer falls to Lynnfield, shuts out Triton

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

DAVI LEAO scored 4 goals in NR’s 8-0 win over Triton on Oct. 9. (Eric Evans Photo)

LYNNFIELD…

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UPDATE: Girls’ soccer edges Georgetown 1-0 following tie to Lynnfield

October 16, 2025

Published October 16, 2025

Girls’ soccer ties Lynnfield in rivalry rematch

KIERSTEN HIGGINS scored a hat trick in NR’s 5-0 win over Triton on the road Oct. 9. The Hornets (9-1-3), ranked No. 9 in Div. 3, travels to Georgetown on Thursday. (Eric Evans Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The North Reading High…

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Golfers conclude regular season with match against Lynnfield

October 16, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — The North Reading High golf team had its final regular-season match on Oct. 8 at Lynnfield on a wet, cool day at Sagamore Spring.

Lynnfield needed to win this match in order to qualify for the Division 2 North Sectionals. The Pioneers reached that feat as they won, 193-157, to complete…

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Mark E. Danico, 57

October 16, 2025

Lover of the outdoors; computer and electronics wiz who appreciated life’s simple pleasures

NORTH READING — Mark Edward Danico, 57, of North Reading, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 7, 2025.

Mark was born on January 27, 1968, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Marilyn (Oehmigen) Danico and the late Henry…

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North Reading Fire Department Open House Sunday

October 16, 2025

NORTH READING — October is Fire Prevention Month and the North Reading Fire Department is hosting its annual Open House for the public at fire headquarters, 152 Park St.

Come down and meet your local firefighters, EMTs and paramedics this Sunday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can check out the department’s…

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Carucci Field dedication and 10th anniversary of NRMS Nov. 3

October 16, 2025

NORTH READING — To recognize the 10th anniversary of the full opening of the North Reading Middle/High School, the North Reading Public Schools will host a celebration and brief tour of the facilities on Monday, November 3.

“It is also a fitting time to recognize the Secondary School Building Project Chair, Mr. Charles Carucci Sr., whose name will be unveiled at the multi-purpose athletic field,” announced Superintendent of Schools…

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Free AED training workshop at Aldersgate Sunday

October 16, 2025

NORTH READING — Aldersgate Church, 235 Park St., invites the public to a free AED training workshop to be held this Sunday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the church’s main space.

A certified instructor will teach participants all they need to know to operate these life-saving devices in a 30-minute orientation.