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Dreamcatchers and paintings of Native American artist featured at library

DREAMCATCHERS (above) paired with bold landscapes (below) created by artist Rebecca Collier of the Snoqualmie Tribe are featured in this month’s art show at the library. (Emily Klesaris Photos)

 

By EMILY KLESARIS

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library is starting off the New Year with artist of the month, Rebecca Collier, showing her

 

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Student-led education format rolled out in various NRHS classes

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Some Advanced Placement Government classes at the High School are using a student-led education format known as the Harkness Discussion model developed at Phillips Exeter in the 1930s.

“The goal for students is to collaboratively create knowledge and understanding by engaging with multiple points of view on a set…

 

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Town census and transportation survey mailed to all households

NORTH READING — Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 51, Section 4, the Town Clerk’s Office conducts the annual municipal census beginning in January.

Town Clerk Susan Duplin has announced that the 2024 town census has been mailed to all households.

“All residents must review the information carefully, make any appropriate changes per the instructions, sign and…

 

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Apply now for 2024 Penney Richards Memorial Scholarships

PENNEY RICHARDS

 

NORTH READING — Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Penney Richards Memorial Scholarships.

The memorial fund was established by David and Penny Richards of North Reading in memory of their daughter, Penney, a 2001 graduate of North Reading High School. She was killed in a motorcycle crash in November 2009…

 

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Hornet Productions to present ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’

NORTH READING — The North Reading Middle School Hornet Productions invites the public to its production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.”

Ticket prices are $7 for children and students, and $12 for adults. The show will be held in the Performing Arts Center at NRMS.

Performance dates and times are: Thursday, February 2…

 

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Transcript’s NHNF closes out at nearly $28,000

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —The North Reading Transcript’s 34th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF) Christmas appeal comes to a close this week after having raised nearly $28,000.

It is truly heartening that for more than three decades our generous readers always come through and continue to support the North Reading-based nonprofit organization, Christian…

 

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Full slate of new CIT events kick off the new year

Making An Impact is a column featuring the free resources and programming offered to community members of all ages by the Community Impact Team (CIT) and its partners. All CIT programs are provided free of charge.

Registration is required for these events for planning purposes. To register for any of the courses and workshops listed

 

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Dr. MLK Jr. Day celebrations Monday

NORTH READING — The North Reading Human Rights Group will host a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day gathering at the Flint Memorial Library Activity Room on Monday, January 15, from 1–2 p.m.

The ceremony will consist of reading from Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” Anyone who would like to take a turn…

 

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Coffeehouse Showcase kicks off at library Jan. 13

NORTH READING — Come enjoy an evening of music Saturday night, Jan. 13 when the North Reading Community Coffeehouse presents its January Showcase.

The Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library will be transformed into a traditional coffeehouse from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Taina Rentas and Kevin Haverty, Al Pappalardo and Patrick Saylor (“Just Us…

 

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Spreading Christmas joy through Toys for Tots

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL of Wakefield collected toys for the Toys for Tots charity during the Christmas season. The students loved picking out special toys to donate to children in need. The school’s Toys for Tots bin was overflowing thanks to the school community whose generosity ensured Christmas time was a bit brighter for boys and girls

 

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Mullin seeks to get the vote out 

 

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Longtime Recreation Committee member Rita Mullin made an appeal to the townspeople to attend the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, January 30 in support of the purchase of the Wheeler property at 1 Central St.

The land abuts town-owned land on two sides, abutting Ipswich River Park and…

 

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