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The creative process

CAMPERS Julia Geary (left) and Deni Hardy had a blast creating art during Lynnfield Community Schools’ Art Extravaganza camp on June 27. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Trotting in Teal: Teen ovarian cancer survivor hosts fundraiser to assist other YA patients

FRIENDSHIP ROCKS! Maya Ortiz (2nd from left) has drawn strength in her cancer journey from her three best friends since middle school: Mia Benecke (far left), and Brianna Aalto and Lauren Feffer. The Class of 2024 NRHS alums are organizing Trotting in Teal at IRP on July 19. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Town notifies Republic of contract non-performance as strike enters second week

Published July 10,2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — After meeting in executive session virtually on Thursday afternoon, July 3, to discuss the ongoing trash strike against Republic Services, the Select Board reconvened in open session to announce that it had voted to send a notice of non-performance with specific sections of its contract with…

 

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Double take!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Longtime North Reading resident Lew Vorrilas recently celebrated his 97th birthday. Many people in town knew Lew as the proprietor of Lew’s Mobil at the corner of Park and Haverhill streets for decades. Those passing by his Haverhill Street home may have even see him relaxing in his rocking lawn chair waving to

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The rockets red glare!

A SPECTACULAR Fourth of July fireworks display over Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield illuminates a gaggle of geese during the nation’s 249th birthday celebration. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Summer fun

FRIENDS Avery Feeley (left) and Elle Cail take a break from sliding down the inflatable waterslide at Recreation Station as temperatures reached a high of 95-degrees on June 24.   (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Apple Festival needs artists, vendors

NORTH READING — The 31st annual Apple Festival will be held on Saturday September 20 from 10AM – 3PM (rain date: Sept. 21) on the grounds of the town’s 1720 Rev. Daniel Putnam House at 27 Bow St.

It’s the largest fundraiser of the year for the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society and all…

 

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Enjoy music and entertainment at IRP July 16 and July 19

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A summer of fun and outdoor musical entertainment continues in July thanks to the volunteer efforts of two different town groups, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse and the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation. Both events are being held at the Ipswich River Park gazebo free of charge…

 

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Mammography Van at IRP Aug. 5

NORTH READING — Are you due for your breast cancer screening? Then save yourself some time and the hassle of a commute into Boston or other area hospitals by scheduling an appointment today on Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van!

The van is coming to Ipswich River Park on Tuesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m…

 

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Moose awards Roselyn Gray Memorial Scholarship

NRHS CLASS of 2025 graduate Addison Stetson was recently awarded the $1,000 Roselyn Gray Memorial Scholarship from North Reading Moose Lodge 1511. Pictured with Addison and her parents are (from left): Moose Lodge board members Deb Cacciapuoti, Tara Beals and President Bill McGarry; Andy, Addison and Melissa Stetson; and Moose Lodge board members Ann Thompson

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Town issues termination notice for Hillview function hall

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Following the vote by Town Meeting in June to go forward with the planned demolition of the function hall facility at the Hillview Country Club rather than invest several million dollars in repairing the roof and making other structural upgrades to the building, the town has officially informed Ultra…

 

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Northeast students build shed for non-profit animal rescue organization

NORTHEAST METRO TECH students, instructors and Supt. David DiBarri join with staff from Eddie’s Ranch in front of the gambrel-style shed they built for the non-profit animal rescue organization. (Northeast Metro Tech Courtesy Photo)

 

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