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Walter Fitzmaurice, 100

January 16, 2024

World War II veteran

NORTH READING — Walter J. Fitzmaurice, 100, a former longtime resident of North Reading passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Lorraine Mae (Martelle) Fitzmaurice for nearly 75 years.

Born on November 2, 1923 in Rumford, ME, Walter was the son of Joseph and…

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Apply now for 2024 Penney Richards Memorial Scholarships

January 16, 2024

NORTH READING — Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Penney Richards Memorial Scholarships.

The memorial fund was established by David and Penny Richards of North Reading in memory of their daughter, Penney, a 2001 graduate of North Reading High School. She was killed in a motorcycle crash in November 2009…

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Town census and transportation survey mailed to all households

January 16, 2024

NORTH READING — Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 51, Section 4, the Town Clerk’s Office conducts the annual municipal census beginning in January.

Town Clerk Susan Duplin has announced that the 2024 town census has been mailed to all households.

“All residents must review the information carefully, make any appropriate changes per the instructions, sign and…

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January 15, 2024

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Clearing the way

January 15, 2024

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Warrior boys’ hockey cruises past Stoneham 7-2 for second win

January 15, 2024

By TYM BROWN

STONEHAM — The Wakefield High boys’ hockey team is now on a two-game heater after starting off the season 0-6. Wakefield’s remarkable 7-2 win over Stoneham at the Stoneham Arena on…

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Lloyd Mader, 90

January 15, 2024

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — It is with profound sadness yet immense love that we announce the passing of Lloyd R. Mader, age 90, on Wednesday, January 10. Born on August 3, 1933, in Everett to Herbert and Madeline (Flynn) Mader, Lloyd’s journey was one filled with devotion, laughter and an unwavering zest for life.

Lloyd leaves…

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Mary ‘Betsy’ Rogers

January 15, 2024

Watercolorist who loved to travel

WAKEFIELD — Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) O’Donnell Rogers was born in Athens, GA on September 13, 1943, to Thomas Gerald O’Donnell and Elizabeth (Betty) Hamilton O’Donnell. Her father was stationed in Georgia during World War II; subsequently the family lived in Tennessee and Newburyport before moving to Wakefield in 1950 where…

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School attendance matters

January 15, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — “Attendance Matters” was the title of a presentation given to the School Committee at their meeting Tuesday, January 9.

“If students aren’t in school, they can’t achieve,” Superintendent Doug Lyons said. “It compounds and affects subsequent years. They’re not getting what they need to succeed at the next level…

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Hornet Productions to present ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’

January 15, 2024

NORTH READING — The North Reading Middle School Hornet Productions invites the public to its production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.”

Ticket prices are $7 for children and students, and $12 for adults. The show will be held in the Performing Arts Center at NRMS.