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Laxmen beat Wilmington 21-7 on Senior Night

May 29, 2025

THE SENIORS were honored before a 21-7 win over Wilmington on May 21. Pictured from left to right with their families are Zach Courtright, Kyle Clair, Ryan Metsis and Dan McHugh. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

Set to host Ashland for first round game on Monday

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team finished…

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Remembering Michael Salvatore

May 29, 2025

Directors of the Hartshorne House deserve our praise for a lot of reasons, but a recent move to honor one of their own exemplified their goodness.

The directors recently dedicated a very special remembrance for the late Michael Salvatore, a two-time past president of the Hartshorne House Association and longtime director, who lost…

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School Choice okayed for high school grades

May 29, 2025

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee voted to participate in School Choice for high school grades, not grades 2-12 as originally proposed by Superintendent Doug Lyons, at their meeting Tuesday, May 27. “Class size could be an issue,” member Kevin Fontanella said. “The high school has space, but the elementary schools are more compressed.”

The vote was 5-1, with Chairman…

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Memorial Day honors all who made ultimate sacrifice

May 29, 2025

HONORARY Memorial Day Parade Marshals Patricia and Paul Fillmore were chosen by the Minit and Militia for their spirit of volunteerism and commitment to civic engagement for nearly 50 years. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published May 29, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Memorial Day this past Monday was a gloriously sunny and…

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Informational hearing Monday on June Town Meeting

May 29, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — All residential addresses should have received their annual Town Meeting warrant in the mail by this past Tuesday or earlier. The 56-page booklet contains everything a voter needs to know about the FY26 budget included among the 31 articles to be voted on Monday, June 9. The meeting begins…

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Community Open House tonight at library

May 29, 2025

NORTH READING — The various “Friends of” groups in town — those nonprofit volunteer organizations that provide a financial lifeline to a wide range of town organizations and departments — are becoming more vital than ever during these tough economic times.

In an era when town departments struggle to maintain level services due to decreased…

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241 set to graduate Friday from MHS

May 29, 2025

MELROSE — About 240 seniors are set to graduate from Melrose High in the Class of 2025 on Friday, May 30th at Fred Green Memorial Field.

From Samy Abidi to Mina Zheng, class members will march onto the field around 6 p.m. to “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar.

The National Anthem will be…

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Those were the days!

May 29, 2025

THE NORTH READING HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1960 recently enjoyed a luncheon at Kitty’s to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their graduation from high school. Among those attending were (front row, from left): Gail Plouff Nichols, Janice Cooke Marshall, Carol Carbone Di Forte, Susan Magliozzi Messina, Virginia McNeil Slep, Betty Warnock Smith and Shirley Kinnie

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DFC Director: Substance use trending downward among kids

May 29, 2025

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The frequency of drinking, smoking and other use of tobacco, vaping, and using marijuana and unauthorized prescription drugs students is continuing to trend downward, according to the 2025 Core Measurement Report submitted by Drug Free Communities Director Amy Luckiewicz at the School Committee meeting at the E. Ethel Little…

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Sustainability Corner: How can I send less waste to the incinerator?

May 29, 2025

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee Member

Reducing the amount of waste we send to incinerators is crucial for protecting the environment and public health. Incinerators contribute to air pollution by releasing harmful toxins and greenhouse gases and destroy materials that could otherwise be recycled or composted. By adopting three changes in your daily habits, you…

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A lasting legacy and a new beginning for retiring NRHS principal

May 29, 2025

Published May 29, 2025

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — In a monumental graduation year, the NRHS seniors are getting ready to take on a new phase of their lives as they are off to college and careers. Similarly, marking the end of an 11-year long career as principal, Anthony Loprete is…

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North Reading Democrats to meet June 10

May 29, 2025

NORTH READING — On Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m., the North Reading Democratic Town Committee will meet in person at the North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St, North Reading, Room 14. This is a regular open meeting of the committee. We’ll discuss ongoing projects the committee is engaged in.