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The meaning behind the comedy

PERPETUAL OUTSIDER Janis (Vasiliki Kouiroukidis, center) sings her personal anthem, “I’d Rather Be Me,” supported by “Mean Girls” cast members (from left): Victoria Cerqueira, Maegan Mabbett, Sina Nickerson, Elizabeth Ayer and Ceci Thomson. (Dan Mills Photo)

 

 


By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — For the past two weekends, North Reading has been transported into…

 

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Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contest deadline Jan. 6

NORTH READING — For 80 years now, Smokey Bear has been telling the world that people can help prevent wildfires. Even before they can read much, children can understand, and can picture Smokey Bear and his buddy Woodsy Owl reminding to take care. (Woodsy Owl was introduced in the 1970s with the motto “Lend a hand…

 

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Early deadlines for the holidays

The Transcript will have early deadlines for the next two weeks to accommodate holiday schedules for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day, which fall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this year, our normal production days.

 Content to be published in our New Year’s edition on Thursday, Dec. 26 is due today, Thursday, Dec…

 

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Remember, Honor and Teach: The message of Wreaths Across America

HUGO W. WIBERG III plays “Taps” during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 


By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – A bright blue sun-drench sky and a brisk chill greeted the dozens of volunteer participants in the town’s first ever Wreaths Across America celebration last Saturday at Riverside Cemetery.

The…

 

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Scenes from Wreaths Across America

MEMBERS of the town’s Veterans Event Committee and the Veterans Services Dept. raised funds throughout the year to purchase wreaths for the veterans section of Riverside Cemetery. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

THE NORTH READING Police Department Honor Guard presents the colors to open the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Riverside Cemetery Saturday. (Penny Richards Photo)

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Christmas-in-a-Box offers holiday cheer

FESTIVELY decorated boxes filled with gift wrapping paper, hot chocolate and other holiday supplies were donated by members of the Union Congregational Church to the North Reading Food Pantry and delivered to families receiving support services from Christian Community Service. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

NORTH READING – The Union Congregational Church partnered with the North…

 

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Making memories

HO! HO! HO! Heidi the Helpful Elf helped Santa and Mrs. Claus bring the magic of Christmas to the children visiting the Selfies With Santa room at the 79th annual Frosty’s Fair hosted by the Union Congregational Church. (Andy Graham Photo)

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call posted December 19, 2024

Volume 49 – Report No. 50
December 9-13, 2024


THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

During the week of December 9-13, the House and Senate each met for a total of two hours and 31 minutes.

Beacon Hill Roll Call’s research shows that there are…

 

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Front Page published December 19, 2024

 

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Transcript’s Christmas fund reaches $3,055

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Donations from generous donors have begun to arrive to the Transcript’s 35th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund, with the tally totaling $3,055 at press time.

Three anonymous donors – Kris Kringle, The Grinch and Frosty – gave $500 apiece and many donations were received in memory of loved ones…

 

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Rare reviews!

FANS are raving about the Masquers’ production of “Mean Girls High School Version,” describing it as “hysterical,” “fantastic,” and “amazing.” The fall musical includes scenes such as The Plastics depicted by (l-r) Sina Nickerson (Gretchen), Eulalia Agganis (Regina) and Ceci Thomson (Karen) as well as an incredible set and colorful costumes. See inside today’s Transcript

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Out-of-District placements on the rise

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The number of out-of-district placements for Special Education students has risen from 30 in 2015 to 45 in 2024, Director of Student Services Cynthia Conant told the School Committee at their Dec. 9 meeting.

“We’re trending upwards,” she said, referring to rises of 36 in 2017 and 37 in…

 

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