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Solar eclipse safety tips

April 4, 2024

MELROSE — A solar eclipse will occur across the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024, and will be visible in Massachusetts between 2 and 4:30 p.m. The City’s Public Health Nurse, Melissa Lowry, RN, has curated a list of top safety steps for viewing a solar eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon…

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Sports: April 5, 2024

April 4, 2024

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Spring curbside yard waste collection

April 4, 2024

NORTH READING — Curbside collection of yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves and small branches will take place this Saturday, April 6 and again on Saturday, May 4.

Yard waste must be placed curbside by 6:30 a.m.

Plastic bags and barrels are not allowed.
Branches must be no greater than 3 inches in diameter and…

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Applications due April 12 for Townwide Yard Sale

April 4, 2024

NORTH READING —There is still time to participate in the Annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline for submitting applications to be included on the Townwide Yard Sale map is next Friday, April 12.

Applications can be found on the North Reading town website (northreadingma.gov…

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New beginnings for Melrose High girls lax

April 4, 2024

Melrose kicks off 2024 with a win & new coach

THE MELROSE High girls lacrosse team opened their season with an impressive 11-7 win over Belmont. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

After press time: Melrose defeats Winchester 11-7 (April 9)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—In the nearly 15 years existence of the Melrose High…

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IRCC presents ‘Seasons’ April 27, 28

April 4, 2024

IRCC Artistic Director Katherine B. Foley conducts the chorus at Monday night’s rehearsal. Tickets are on sale now for its spring concert, “Seasons,” April 27 and 28 at the UCC. (Donna Gonzalez Photo)

NORTH READING — The Ipswich River Community Chorus invites you to join them on a musical journey through the seasons…

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Sing Fling at NRHS tonight

April 4, 2024

NORTH READING — Be entertained by the award-winning NOTEorious a cappella singers from North Reading High School as they host their annual Sing Fling tonight, Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at NRHS.

Sing Fling features performances by Voices of Steel of Wakefield, Kings of the Beach of Hamilton-Wenham, Town…

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Melrose High baseball swinging into spring

April 4, 2024

Experienced roster returns to 2024 season

THE MELROSE High baseball team opened their season this weekend and will host Winchester on Monday at 5:30 p.m. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

After press time: Melrose defeats Winchester 5-1 (April 8)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High baseball team is back and getting…

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Fit Rev Hornet Hustle 5K Saturday

April 4, 2024

NORTH READING — The Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K returns this Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m. starting at the Third Meeting House on the Common, 157 Park St.

Registration ends tonight (April 4) for this benefit road race. Proceeds will benefit the North Reading Fire Department’s renovation project, which is planned to extend equipment…

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Hornet softball starts new season with a mercy-rule victory

April 4, 2024

THE NRHS softball team started their season with a victory over Northeast Metro Tech on Monday. Up next, the Hornets will host Essex Tech this Monday at 4:15 p.m. (Eric Evans Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — This year’s North Reading High softball roster looks very familiar to last year’s as 11 veterans return…

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UPDATE: Hornets baseball earns shutout victory over Triton after two losses following season-opening win

April 4, 2024

THE HORNETS celebrate their season-opening victory over Northeast Metro Tech. (Eric Evans Photo)

After press time:
North Reading defeats Triton 14-0 (April 13)
North Reading falls to Weston 5-0. (April 9)
North Reading falls to North Andover 6-0. (April 7)

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

NORTH READING — One quick glance at the gathering of…

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UPDATE: Girls’ lacrosse drops three after winning first two

April 4, 2024