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Order saplings for ‘Tree-Plenish’ by March 13

NORTH READING — In an effort to offset the energy consumption of North Reading High School the school’s Eco Team is running a “Tree-Plenish” event.

They will be taking orders for saplings until Thursday, March 13 in preparation for the planting that will take place Sunday, April 13.  They have a goal of 200 orders…

 

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Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast March 8

 NORTH READING — On Saturday, March 8 from 8-10 a.m., 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! All offered for free to bless the community, with free will donations accepted. Aldersgate is…

 

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Cyrano de Bergerac: A complex love story and slam poetry

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — As the seasons change, so does North Reading High School’s drama club, Masquers, transitioning from their fall musical to their winter one-act play.  This year, for a little under a month, starting only Feb. 3, Masquers has been working on their winter show, “Cyrano de Bergerac,” a story of…

 

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TOPSoccer and the lasting community it creates

TOPSoccer player Wyatt Shelton and his TOPSoccer buddy Belle Lazure enjoy their time on the pitch. (Courtesy Photo)

 


By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — It is incredibly clear through the countless awards and competitions North Reading wins year after year that athletics are a major part of North Reading’s culture and community.  It is…

 

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St. John Prep 2025 Hoop

SJP Senior Night recognition

St. John Prep 2025 Hoop
ST. JOHN’S PREP varsity basketball senior Amaré Nieves was recently honored during the Eagles’ annual Senior Night ceremony. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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A chocolate lover’s paradise 

BEHOLD, the chocolate fountain! It was a popular attraction at the UCC Chocolate Affair Potluck to make chocolate-covered strawberries enjoyed by Janet Dukeshire and other guests. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

NORTH READING — The Union Congregational Church transformed into a chocolate lover’s paradise this past Sunday as guests gathered for their first Chocolate Affair Potluck…

 

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Front Page published March 6, 2025

 

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Front Page: March 5, 2025

 

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Sports: March 5, 2025

 

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Warrior girls’ hoop concludes terrific season with 48-43 first round loss to Bishop Fenwick

BROOKLYN CALDER had 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in a first round state tournament game against Bishop Fenwick on Thursday night at the Charbonneau Field House. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team saw a strong season come to an end in the first…

 

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Gertrude Spaulding: An inspiration to all

This is part of a series. It was submitted by Nancy Bertrand.

The Wakefield Historical Society’s third Women’s History Month profile features someone many of us knew quite well, Gertrude Spaulding.
She was born Gertrude Mowry, daughter of an Iowa state senator who served as US Attorney under Calvin Coolidge, she attended the University of…

 

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Audience moved by Holocaust survivor’s life story

OVER 800 people sat in silence as Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed told her life story at Reading Memorial High Monday night. (Neil Zolot Photos)

By NEIL ZOLOT

READING — The 900-seat Reading Memorial High School auditorium was only a few seats short of being sold out for an appearance by 97-year-old Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed…

 

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