North Reading News

NORTH READING — The 5th annual Festival of Trees, hosted by the North Reading Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1511, will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, Saturday Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Moose Hall, 140 North St.

The festival is open to the public free of change with a fully…

NORTH READING — North Reading Masonic Lodge is once again hosting a new toy collection for The Mighty Meredith Project on Saturday, November 30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the lodge, 238 Park St.

The Mighty Meredith Project (MMP) is in need of…

NORTH READING – When attending Frosty’s Fair at the Union Congregational Church on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, be sure to pick up a quart or two of the pastor’s lobster bisque. This is the same lobster bisque that many people in town enjoy at the church’s Lenten Luncheons each spring.

The bisque…

By EVA HANEGRAAFF and BEN RUSSELL

NORTH READING — While everyone remembers “Newsies,” “Pippin,” and “Spongebob,” Masquers’ most recent show is said to be the most impactful yet.  “Mean Girls the Musical,” in addition to being a comedy, gives Masquers a whole new challenge, taking on a very serious theme.

The theme of this…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — For the 35th consecutive year, the North Reading Transcript is renewing its commitment to its Christmas appeal known as the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF), continuing its support of the Christian Community Service (CCS) of North Reading.

As in years’ past, 100 percent of all donations collected by the…

NORTH READING – The holiday season in North Reading officially kicks off with the 19th annual holiday Tree Lighting on the Common celebration on Sunday, December 1, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

This beloved community event, organized by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, promises a day filled with festive cheer, entertainment and family-friendly activities…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — There’s only one word…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse will present its November Showcase on Saturday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. The performers are Dolores Bourque, Ric Page and Tom Sullivan of the “Side by Each” band, Uri Bourque, Don Gibbs, Torin Nickerson and Maureen Pilot. Each performer will do about a 30-minute set.

“We have…