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People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it

By GEOFF MULVIHILL
Associated Press

Clocks will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for daylight saving time in most of the U.S., creating a 23-hour day that throws off sleep schedules, plunges early-morning dog walks into darkness and inspires millions of complaints.

Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has…

 

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This street is mine

A DOG PASSED a couple of snow removers during last week’s winter weather. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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The western sky

ON THE LAST day of February, Doreen Moccia was driving home around 5:30 p.m. and captured this perspective of a lit street sign with a backdrop of a gorgeous sunset of orange hues.

 

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Resourceful critter

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

 

A LONE squirrel forages for food at Peabody Court after one of our many snowstorms during this long winter season. (Lillian Martin Photo)

 

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Polymnia Choral Society presents ‘American Quilt’

MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform “American Quilt,” celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.

Just like a quilt, this…

 

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Wong advocates for utility rate relief

STATE REP. DONALD WONG

BOSTON – State Representative Donald H. Wong, R-Saugus, recently joined with his Republican colleagues to support a package of reform measures promoting utility rate relief and affordability for Massachusetts residents.

During the February 26 debate on House Bill 5151, An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness, members…

 

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Make way

A WORKER uses a backhoe to clear paths in Forest Glade Cemetery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Markey’s COPPA 2.0 passes; Moulton backs War Powers Resolution

EDWARD J. MARKEY

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Edward J. Markey, member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee yesterday released the following statement after passing his Children and Teens’ Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) through the Senate by unanimous consent. The legislation, introduced with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) would update online data privacy…

 

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Lewis’ March Virtual Office Hours

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, March 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours with no appointment necessary to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff.

Virtual Office Hours are held on…

 

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Strong season ends in Round of 16 for co-op girls’ hockey team

THE WAKEFIELD/WILMINGTON girls’ hockey team’s terrific season ended with a 2-0 loss to Milton on the road in the Div. 2 Round of 16. The Warcats went 14-7-1 overall in their inaugural season and won the Middlesex League Freedom Division title and their first playoff game since 2009, a 3-2, 2OT thriller over Marshfield in

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Editorial published March 5, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript

Tinkerers unite at town Repair Fair Saturday

 

Let’s face it; everyone needs to save money these days and squeeze the most out of their household budgets. Well, what if you could do that while re-directing otherwise “broken” items from the trash heap?

Our town’s Sustainability Committee is attempting…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published March 6, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 9
February 23-27, 2026

 

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 23-27.
During the week of February 23-27, the House met for a total of 11 hours and 22 minutes and the Senate…

 

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