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How can I have a more sustainable holiday?

By JOHN ROGERS
Sustainability Committee Chairman

Whether the holidays snuck up on you or you’ve been preparing for months, here are three ideas for making gift-giving impactful for family and friends while making them low-impact for people and the environment.

1. Think intangible. For some on your gift list, giving experiences instead of things…

 

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Rain could not dampen Turkey Trotter’s spirit

THIS CREATURE came up from under the sea to compete in the Hornet Hall of Fame’s 15th annual Turkey Trot! (Michael Foley Photo)

 

 


By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — Every year, since 2009, North Reading holds a 5K run on Thanksgiving day.  This past Thanksgiving, 1,251 people participated in the North Reading Turkey…

 

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Front Page published December 12, 2024

 

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Christmas Spectacular at St. Theresa’s

 

 

NORTH READING — St. Theresa Church, 63 Winter St., invites the community to its Christmas Spectacular on Friday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a festive Christmas affair for the whole family. Over two days, the community is invited…

 

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IRCC presents ‘An Americana Holiday’ Dec. 14, 15

NORTH READING — The community is invited to join the Ipswich River Community Chorus in celebration of “An Americana Holiday,”

The Ipswich River Community Chorus, led by Music Director Katherine B. Foley, presents its 2024 holiday concert at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St. on Saturday, December 14t at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December…

 

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35th annual neighbor fund underway

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The season of giving has arrived and the North Reading Transcript is honored to host its 35th consecutive Christmas appeal known as the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF).

As always 100 percent of all donations collected by the NHNF are provided to the town’s all-volunteer nonprofit organization, Christian Community…

 

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Garden Club contests highlight student environmental awareness

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club, the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. are sponsoring two themed competitions to develop and creatively express environmental awareness. The competition is open to all area students with the opportunity to see the winner’s work published.

The poetry competition for students in kindergarten…

 

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A Night in New York, A Night to Remember

HOMECOMING with a twist. Olio in Peabody was the venue of this year’s Homecoming semiformal open to all NRHS students. Blackjack, poker and old style arcade games were offered in addition to dancing, food and a photo station. (Michael Foley Photo)

 

 


By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — Homecoming 2024 did not disappoint, as…

 

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NRHS celebrates school spirit at Pep Rally

By EVA HANEGRAAFF
NRHS student intern

NORTH READING — North Reading High School’s Pep Rally is the school’s most highly anticipated tradition each fall. Freshman, sophomore and junior students find their seats, waiting in excitement for the costumed senior class to run through the gym, as they do every year. These three grades positioned themselves in the…

 

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Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner enjoyed by over 240 guests

MARY TRULLO (center), 99, was recognized as the town’s oldest resident at the annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner during which she received the Boston Post Cane Award and a certificate from the State House of Representatives. She is looking forward to her 100th birthday on Jan. 19! From left, her sister, Julia Cogliano, Rep. Brad

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Scenes from the 19th annual Chamber of Commerce Holiday Tree Lighting festival

All photos by Maureen Doherty

 

HAYRIDES, towed by a 1939 McCormick Farmall tractor driven by Matt Hall, are always very popular at the Holiday Tree Lighting. The tractor is owned by his grandfather, Gordon Hall.

 

 

 

WHAT DOES Rudolph do when not pulling Santa’s sleigh? Plays the trumpet with the NRHS Marching

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Hundreds attend Holiday Tree lighting

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN! With the touch of his hand, Santa magically lit up the Christmas tree and all the trees on the Town Common Sunday at dusk as the crowd and Mrs. Claus cheered. See more photos inside this week’s Transcript. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 


By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The frigid temperatures and…

 

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