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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

NORTH READING — Hey kids, it’s time to show your patriotic spirit by participating in the town’s annual decorated bicycle contest. All participants are invited to ride your decorated bike along the Memorial Day parade route.

Decorated wagons and tricycles are also welcome for the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s official. As of May 19, the town of North Reading is included in the region of the state categorized as “Level 2 Significant Drought.”

Water Superintendent Matt Prince reported to the Select Board at Monday night’s meeting that…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

70 YEARS AGO
May 17, 1956

First Transcript published. The first edition of the North Reading Transcript, North Reading’s first sustained local newspaper, appeared. Volume 1, No. 1 was a small tabloid, only 14 by 10½ inches and only 8 pages, with a cover…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, therefore, the Transcript will have early deadlines for both editorial and advertising content for the May 28 issue.

All press releases, letters to the editor and other news content must be emailed to the North Reading Transcript by noon…