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Whodunnit mystery theater and Kentucky Derby Day at Senior Center

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St.

Free in-town transportation is available Monday–Friday with reservations made at least two days…

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Candidates have their say

April 23, 2026

SIX OF THE SEVEN candidates in the May 5 Town Election attended the Candidates Night forum hosted by the North Reading Republican Town Committee at Kitty’s Monday. From left: unopposed candidates John Murphy (Town Moderator), Julie Elkins (School Com.) and Ciara He (3-year CPC seat); NRRTC Chair and event host Jeff Yull; and the three

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North Reading Police Department blotter: Potential bomb threat deemed non-creditable

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — A suspicious bag found on the grounds of Columbia Construction Co., 100 Riverpark Dr., was determined not to be a bomb on Monday, April 6.

Police were informed at 1:16 p.m. that an employee found a camouflage-style duffle bag in front of…

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Looking Back in the pages of the Transcript

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

60 YEARS AGO
April 21, 1966

KaBoom! An explosion yesterday forenoon in the heating boiler in the basement of Flint Memorial Hall sent most Town Hall employees out to the street. There was no fire, however black smoke and soot entered the second floor…

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Editorial: Why Earth Day matters more than ever

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

By KATHLEEN ROGERS

Fifty-seven years ago this week, Earth Day changed American politics. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans—about 10% of the entire U.S. population,—took to the streets, campuses, and town squares in a single day to demand action after 150 years of uncontrolled…

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Community Calendar…

April 22, 2026

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 to SATURDAY, APRIL 25

The April vacation carnival benefitting the Wakefield Independence Day parade, Galvin Middle School. Hours are as follows: Wednesday-Friday 2-10 p.m. and Saturday noon to 10 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

• Creative Hands, McCarthy Senior Center, 10:30 a.m. Got a project begging to be finished (or started)? Whether you’re…

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April 22, 2026

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Girls’ lacrosse team works hard, comes up just short to Belmont

April 22, 2026

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

BELMONT — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team traveled to Belmont on April 15 for a tough matchup against a strong Marauders team. The road Warriors played Belmont close in the first half, trailing just 8-6 at the break, but the home team pulled away in the second half for the 14-8 victory…

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April 22, 2026

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April 22, 2026

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Commentary: Assist to Wakefield marathoner goes viral

April 22, 2026

A STAGGERING Ajay Haridasse is assisted first by fellow Boston Marathon finishers Aaron Beggs (in yellow) and Robson Oliveira (in white). (Photo from X account @CrystalHope1979)

Images of Wakefield Memorial High graduate Ajay Haridasse doing all he could to cross the finish line at Monday’s Boston Marathon were powerful enough. What happened next has inspired…