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‘Water for Elephants: H.S. Edition’ opens this weekend

December 4, 2025

HAVE YOU EVER wanted to run away and join the circus? Experience the ups and downs of a Depression-era traveling circus in the Masquers production of “Water for Elephants” Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13. Cast members include (front row, l-r): Mikayla Hurley, Jackson Wisco, Aiden Buckley, Annabelle Gomes, Alyssa Butler; (middle row, l-r): Michael

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Volunteers needed for Wreaths Across America Day

December 4, 2025

NORTH READING — The public is invited to participate in Wreaths Across America Day at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, December 13.

On this day, fresh evergreen Christmas wreaths with red bows will be laid on the graves of 150 veterans at the cemetery on Elm Street. Veterans Event Committee members have been fundraising throughout the…

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In support of Toys for Tots

December 4, 2025

THE RESIDENTS of Martins Landing proudly presented donations of gift cards totaling nearly $3,200 to benefit the annual Toys for Tots initiative of the North Reading Fire and Police Departments. This year’s donation is more than triple the amount raised by Martins Landing residents last year, demonstrating their commitment to being an active partner in

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IRCC celebrates Christmas Around the World

December 4, 2025

ANDOVER — Celebrate the magic of the season with the Ipswich River Community Chorus at “Christmas in Harmony: Songs from Around the World.” The concert will be held at South Church in Andover on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m.

Over 80 singers—representing 30 communities across the North…

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Bids for 9 Mill St. home end Dec. 5

December 4, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The bidding process for the single-family home at 9 Mill St. owned by the town will close at noon tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 5.

The property, located strategically near the Reading town line off Route 28, was acquired in 2017 when the town was seeking to solve its water acquisition…

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Winter wonderland!

December 4, 2025

A SAMPLING of the wide variety of decorated Christmas trees at the 6th annual Moose Lodge Festival of Trees on display throughout Thanksgiving weekend. Over 1,500 people of all ages attended the event and took chances on winning one of about 30 trees and wreaths being raffled off to benefit Moose charities. Many local businesses

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Frosty’s Fair rings in the holiday season Dec. 5, 6

December 4, 2025

NORTH READING — Harry Truman was president, Almond Joy was the popular new candy bar and there were only 48 states when the doors opened at the Union Congregational Church for the first Frosty’s Fair back in 1945.

That was 80 years ago and at that time the annual event was known as “Ye Olde…

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Editorial: Traffic safety laws apply to electronic bikes, scooters

December 4, 2025

North Reading Police would like to provide some important details for parents considering purchasing e-bikes, e-dirt bikes and e-scooters this holiday season, all of which are becoming increasingly popular among juveniles across the state.

These electric devices—while seemingly fun—can be dangerous. Due to Daylight Saving Time, it is getting darker earlier and riders of e-bikes…

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Abandoned dog looking for new home

December 4, 2025

NORTH READING — Sonny, a 1-year-old German Shepard mix found on Old Andover Road a few weeks ago, remains in the care of an animal rescue in New Hampshire.

According to the North Reading Police Department, Sonny has been “excelling in his training, and is now searching for his forever home.” The Police Department has…