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NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman and the North Reading Police Department is inviting the community to participate in its eight-week Citizens Police Academy. 

 The NRPD will host a Citizens Police Academy from Feb. 25 to April 15, with classes being offered on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 Anyone over…

READING – Each year, RMLD holds an electricity-themed art contest for high school students in North Reading, Lynnfield Center, Reading and Wilmington who live in an area served by RMLD.

The theme for 2025 is “Innovation in Energy.” The challenge for this year’s contest is to display this spirit of innovation.

Innovation has been a…

NORTH READING — Are you a veteran? Then bring your appetite and sign up today to attend the first annual North Reading Veterans “S” on A Shingle Breakfast!

Join VSO TJ Tedeschi for coffee, conversation and the infamous breakfasts that every veteran (or current service member) has experienced! 

It will be held on Thursday…

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STOW — North Reading Firefighter Matthew Enos successfully completed and graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighter Academy (MFA) in Stow on Jan. 31, Fire Chief Don Stats has announced.

 Firefighter Enos was one of 29 graduates…

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee Member

Dishwashers can save water, if used correctly. Modern dishwashers, especially ENERGY STAR-certified models, are designed to use significantly less water than washing dishes by hand. While hand washing can use up to 27 gallons of water per load, an efficient dishwasher can clean the same amount of dishes with…

NORTH READING — The next principal of North Reading High School has been selected.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Daly announced on Friday afternoon that Dr. Miriam Meyer “has accepted the offer to become the next principal of North Reading High School.”

Dr. Meyer will succeed Anthony Loprete who is retiring at the end of…

Due to inclement weather, the Tiny Art Show artist reception has been postponed to MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th from 5 – 6:30pm.

The public is invited to join Monday night.