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Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

BOSTON — Legislation to increase the availability of life-saving epinephrine autoinjectors, more commonly known as EpiPens, was recently supported by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading).

House Bill 5443, “An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrine,” was engrossed…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

I was a stay-at-home Mom for years while my sons were growing up, but when they both got into middle school, I decided that it was time to venture back into teaching. Being a substitute teacher seemed like the perfect…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

By Sean Killeen, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning

As the community begins to celebrate the 2026 graduates of North Reading High School, I always take the opportunity to reflect upon the growth, success, and limitless potential of the senior class as they prepare…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Democrats will hold its monthly happy hour at Hopothecary Ales, 303 Main St., on Tuesday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m.

All are welcome attend and meet Joe Markey, the Democratic candidate seeking to fill the State Representative seat being…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation designed to create a safe environment whenever a police officer conducts a traffic stop involving an individual with autism by codifying the Blue Envelope Program into statute.

The Massachusetts House of…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It was a perfect night for North Reading High School’s 69th graduating…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Changes are coming to the town’s of curbside trash/recycling program effective Wednesday, July 1, which is the start of the new fiscal year. The existing contract with Republic Services expires June 30 and was not renewed.

The town has…

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

Good afternoon classmates, esteemed faculty, friends, and family; it is with great pleasure that I address you all on a day as wonderful as today. On such a special occasion, one cannot help but be hopeful—family members…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

Good evening faculty, families, friends, and most importantly, the Class of 2026. It’s such an honor to be speaking here today. It feels surreal that our high school career is over. We have completed every project, taken…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

What’s up North Reading, make some noise!

I feel like every graduation speech is the same, so, instead of saying my cliches throughout my speech, I am just going to get them all over right now…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

By HELENA BRAIN
Class Essayist

Before I begin, I’d like to offer a great congratulations to the Class of 2026.

My name is Helena Brain and it is an honor to be speaking here today…