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Mammography Van at IRP Aug. 5

July 3, 2025

NORTH READING — Are you due for your breast cancer screening? Then save yourself some time and the hassle of a commute into Boston or other area hospitals by scheduling an appointment today on Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van!

The van is coming to Ipswich River Park on Tuesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m…

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Girls’ lacrosse team celebrates strong season

July 3, 2025

THE MHS girls’ lacrosse team celebrated their terrific season recently. Melrose finished 8-3 in the Middlesex League to take the Freedom Division title. (File Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — Five members of the Melrose High girls’ lacrosse team received postseason honors by the Middlesex League coaches.

Jill Frawley led the way as she was named…

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North Reading’s Kathi Lee named a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine

July 3, 2025

KATHI LEE was recognized as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine on June 26 for her decades of volunteer work and community service through her business and her church in support of countless charitable causes in North Reading. She was nominated for the award by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (left). (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON—North…

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A summer of music in the park continues

July 3, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A summer of fun and outdoor musical entertainment continues in July thanks to the volunteer efforts of two different town groups, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse and the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation. Both events are being held at the Ipswich River Park gazebo free of charge…

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Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament raised over $50,000

July 3, 2025

READY to head out to the links for the 40th annual Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament are (l-r): Horseshoe co-owner Noah Goldstein, former Horseshoe owner Pat Lee, B. Lee and Brian Lee. (Kathi Lee Photo)

NORTH READING — The year 2025 was exceptional for the Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament. It marked the 40th…

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Chuck Campobasso takes over as new Athletic Director at NRHS

July 3, 2025

CHUCK CAMPOBASSO is the new Athletic Director of North Reading High School. A teacher and coach at NRHS for the past 23 years, Campobasso takes over the role of AD from recently retired Dave Johnson. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Chuck Campobasso is the new athletic director at North Reading High…

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Girls’ tennis team celebrates season at annual banquet

July 3, 2025

THE NRHS girls’ tennis team celebrated their season at the annual banquet recently. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — North Reading High girls’ tennis coach Matt Tiberii gave out three awards at the team’s end-of-season banquet recently.
The team MVP Award went to sophomore Matilda Ton. The second singles player went 14-4 this…

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NRHS Field of Dreams recognized

July 3, 2025

NORTH READING High’s Carey Park is the 2025 District 1 (New England and New York) Field of the Year. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — Recently, North Reading High School’s Carey Park was selected by the National High School Baseball Coaches of America (NHSBCA) as the District 1 Field of the Year in the…

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O’Neill appointed RMLD interim general manager

July 3, 2025

READING – Michael O’Neill has been appointed as Reading Municipal Light Department’s interim general manager.

O’Neill’s career spans more than two decades in the electric utility industry. O’Neill previously held key positions at National Grid and Eversource, and has served as the RMLD director of operations since Jan. 2024.

“As we begin the search…

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Fourth quarter honor roll at NRMS

July 3, 2025

NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell has announced that the following students earned high honor roll or honor roll standing for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

GRADE 6
HIGH HONORS

The following grade 6 students were named to the high honor roll: Stella Abcunas, Blake Adams, Pia…