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Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff June 11 plus book clubs, D&D Club, Mah Jongg and drop-in programs

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.

The library’s…

 

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Volume 51 – Report No. 22 • MAY 25-29, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on the only roll call from the week of May 25-29. There were no roll calls in the House last week, during which the House met for a total of 24 minutes…

 

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Reserve your seat for Clay Tile Workshops with NRMS students

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 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…

 

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Looking Back in the pages of the Transcript

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

70 YEARS AGO
May 31, 1956

Spring showers #1. Miss Dorothy Boardman, first grade teacher in the L.D. Batchelder School, was guest of honor at a party given in her room by the students in her class and some of their mothers on Thursday, May…

 

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Extended boom takes down power lines; trucker summonsed

North Reading Police Department blotter published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

NORTH READING — The operator of a construction loading truck who was driving west on Lowell Road with the boom extended in the air caused a large power outage when the boom became tangled in live overhead wires in the…

 

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Local WWII veteran to receive honors

CHARLIE DENISO, the WW 2 Veteran who will celebrate turning 99 at the “99” Restaurant on June 29.

WAKEFIELD — At noon on June 15, the Americal Civic Center will be mounting the Americal Uniform worn by Joseph Rapallo during the Second World War to honor Rapallo’s service in many battles in the South Pacific…

 

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Editorial: Celebrate safely

The Wakefield Memorial High Class of 2026 is having their senior prom tonight at the Danversport Yacht Club. We hope everyone has a great time.

We also wish everyone safe travels at this time of year, which has proven tragic in the past. Seniors and their friends will be celebrating some well-deserved accomplishments in the…

 

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Reading Cooperative Bank welcomes Bianca Hanson as VP, Marketing Director

BIANCA HANSON brings a versatile background to Reading Cooperative Bank, with experience in real estate, healthcare and state organizations, as well as a degree in business.

READING — Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) has announced the hiring of Bianca Hanson as VP, Marketing Director. Hanson will collaborate with the marketing team on brand strategy, integrated marketing…

 

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Police looking for missing youth

BRENDEN (ISABELLA) BRUCKLER

WAKEFIELD — Police are trying to locate 16-year-old Brenden (aka Isabella) Bruckler, who was reported missing from Wakefield at about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Bruckler is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 lbs., with dirty blonde hair, brown eyes and wearing glasses. The youth has ties to Revere and Walpole and…

 

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Town seeks public input on opioid abatement funds

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield is seeking public input on how to best use Opioid Abatement funds distributed by the Commonwealth.

There are two ways individuals can provide feedback: either through an anonymous survey or by participating in a Community Listening Session.

The survey can be accessed online at www.wakefieldma.gov/opioid. Paper copies are available…

 

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Girls’ track team stands out at tourney

THE 4×800 relay team took 6th in a season-best time of 10:09.70. Pictured from left to right is Lillian McLean, Liza Bangtson, Ella Ferrell and Hannah Caplin. (Courtesy Photo)

BRIDGEWATER — The Wakefield High girls’ track and field team competed at the Div. 4 outdoor track and field state championship over the weekend at Bridgewater…

 

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