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Looking Back in the pages of the Transcript

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

70 YEARS AGO
May 24, 1956

In the beginning… Another field trip to the Elm Street–Swan Pond Road area was made by the School Land Committee on May 16 in an effort to decide upon a suitable piece of land for a future school in…

 

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Our Place on the Hill: Try Zentangle, Mah Jongg, Rummikub, cribbage and card table games at Sr. Center

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 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. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

 

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Fire crews knock down two-alarm house fire

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

 

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department battled a two-alarm house fire overnight on the Memorial Day holiday.

On Monday, May 25 at about 11:32 p.m., the North Reading Fire Department was dispatched to 22 Wright St. for a report of a house…

 

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North Reading Police Department Blotter: Police help locate abandoned stolen vehicle

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

 

NORTH READING — A dispatcher from the North Shore Regional 9-1-1 Center informed police on Thursday, May 14 that a blue 2020 Dodge Durango SUV was stolen in Reading and the telematics company tracking it was reporting it to be located within a half-mile…

 

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An eventful spring at the Wakefield Garden Club

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Garden Club has had a busy spring season.

In April, WGC held a fundraiser at Main St. Grille & Taphouse which raised $315 towards the annual scholarship offered to Wakefield graduates who will be majoring in environmental-related studies in college.

The annual Floral Way Festival was held on Saturday, May 16…

 

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WEF’s STARS announced

WAKEFIELD — One hundred twelve Wakefield Public Schools staff members were recognized by the Wakefield Educational Foundation’s (WEF) STARS program during Teachers Appreciation Week in May.

The unique STARS (Staff and Teachers Are Really Special) program allows donors to acknowledge those who make significant contributions to their child’s education.

Each honoree received a personalized WEF…

 

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Wakefield Lacrosse 2026

Laxmen beat Methuen 18-3 in regular season finale

Wakefield Lacrosse 2026
BRADY ZDANOWICZ lines up one of his 5 goals in Wakefield’s victory over Methuen on Friday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

 

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team posted another dominant regular season, tallying 14 wins to only 3 losses. The Warriors had one final tuneup before the MIAA Division 3 Championship…

 

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Dorothy Deveney, 86

Beloved and awarded teacher was a constant in student activities

WAKEFIELD — Dorothy Ann Deveney, age 86, of Wakefield died Friday, May 22 in Melrose.

Dorothy was born in Boston, MA on October 12, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Dorothy Z. (Sahigian) Giardino. Dorothy was raised in Hyde Park and…

 

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Hornet Hoops, flag football, CIT program and CPR at P&R

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

 

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at…

 

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