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A striking display of quilts by Lorna Allen

STOP BY the library this month to view nine colorful handmade quilts created by North Reading resident Lorna Allen, who is known to her quilting friends for her expertise in fabrics and color palettes. (Emily Klesaris Photo)

 

By EMILY KLESARIS

NORTH READING — After showcasing her sewing skills with dozens of charming handmade American…

 

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NRCC Showcase April 19

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its April 2025 Showcase on Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Activity Room. The performers are Jay “Singing Spirit” Cunningham, The Fretbenders featuring Dee and Bob Kordas, Chris Murray and Andrew Sexton.

“We have a group of very talented musicians…

 

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Seniors master the iPad with MVES

IPAD BASICS graduates pose with MVES staff members after receiving their course completion certificates. One iPad per household was also provided by MVES to the graduates. Front row, l-r: Jingxuan (Juno) Hong (MVES staff), Keli Yianacopolus (MVES staff), Michael Onessimo, McKayla Arnold (MVES Technology Access Program Manager), Linda Pearce and Sandra Frongillo; (back row, l-r):

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Live music at Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast Sat.

NORTH READING — On Saturday, April 12, Aldersgate UMC invites you to enjoy their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!

And this month, Art Grossman from the North Reading Community Coffeehouse returns to share his folk tunes! All offered…

 

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RMLD customers face 6.6% rate increase

READING — The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) Citizens’ Advisory Board and Board of Commissioners approved an average rate increase of 6.6% effective April 1, 2025.

An average RMLD residential customer using approximately 800 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month can expect their monthly bill increase by approximately $9.50.

Approximately $5 (half) of the increase can…

 

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Lynnfield Tennis 2025

Netmen improve to 3-0 with wins over Swampscott, Hamilton-Wenham

After press time:
Lynnfield defeats Beverly 5-0 (April 10)
Lynnfield defeats Ipswich 4-1 (April 9)

 

Lynnfield Tennis 2025
THE PIONEER boys’ tennis team moved to 3-0 recently with victories over Swampscott and Hamilton-Wenham. (Courtesy Photo)

 

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Last Friday afternoon, the Lynnfield High boys’ tennis team beat guest Swampscott, 4-1, in a non-league match…

 

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Party Time

A MASSIVE DANCE party broke out during during Lynnfield Recreation’s annual Father Daughter Dance at the DoubleTree in Danvers on April 5. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Feeding the Food Pantry

NORTH READING Girl Scouts participated in the annual Mega Drop at the North Reading Food Pantry on Saturday, March 29.  Various town Girl Scout Troops collected food items throughout the month of March and then delivered them to the pantry for the Mega Drop event. In addition to collecting a variety of food items for

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Sports: April 9, 2025

 

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Photo Art

Eclectic art of ‘Anything Goes’ at Albion Cultural Exchange this weekend

Photo Art
AUTUMN REFLECTIONS, COLOR photograph by Stephen Norton.

 

PROGRESSO DELLA PASSIONE, pastel painting by Heather DeGiovanni.

WAKEFIELD — People enjoy supporting the arts, ranking things and participating in contests. Combining these elements creates an entertaining competition that celebrates and identifies outstanding art. During the well-attended opening weekend of the Arts Collaborative of Wakefield’s “Anything Goes”…

 

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