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July 29, 2021

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Newest Eagle Scout Christopher Nearing feted by troop, dignitaries at Court of Honor

July 29, 2021

PROUD MOMENT. Christopher Nearing (center) celebrates his attainment of the Eagle Scout rank with his parents and sisters, from left: Caitlin, Debbie, Christopher, Bruce and Emily Nearing. (Courtesy Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The journey to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor a youth can attain in scouting, is…

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No one hurt in boiler explosion at apartment complex

July 29, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Early last Wednesday morning, in the midst of a huge thunder and lightning storm that blanketed the entire town in cacophony of intense noise and bright light, a loud explosion was heard simultaneously on Main Street, not far from the Andover line.

The noise for those living in the…

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Police to conduct alcohol compliance checks at licensed premises

July 29, 2021

NORTH READING — Chief Michael Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department will conduct random alcohol compliance checks at local establishments that are licensed to sell alcohol.

Compliance checks are done to prevent people under the age of 21 from obtaining alcohol, and to ensure that local businesses and restaurants that hold liquor licenses…

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Front Page: July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021

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Analysis: Batteries an alternative to MMWEC plant

July 28, 2021

WALTHAM — Today, Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and Clean Energy Group released an assessment for energy storage alternatives for Project 2015A, the natural gas and oil powered peaker plant proposed by the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) for Peabody. The assessment was conducted by Strategen, a global consulting firm with leading technical modeling…

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PHOTO: Seeing red

July 28, 2021

BEGONIAS line the path leading to the Hiker at the Rockery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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Front Page: July 28, 2021

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Officials, residents condemn anti-Semitic graffiti

July 28, 2021

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Police Department is investigating anti-Semitic graffiti that was discovered at Glen Meadow Park on the morning of Wednesday, July 21.

A spray painted swastika, the name “Hitler” and an obscene image of male genitalia were discovered on the back of a shed. Lynnfield resident Matthew Donahue and his twin…

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Departing town engineer will miss Lynnfield

July 28, 2021

Charlie Richter served for 16 years

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A highly regarded local official is leaving town at the end of the month.

Town Engineer Charlie Richter is biding farewell to Lynnfield after a 16-year tenure because he and his family decided to relocate to the Midwest. He is currently a Wakefield resident…