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Stars of the show

CHILDREN of all ages could hardly contain their excitement when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived to light the town’s Christmas tree and all the trees bordering the Town Common on Sunday at the 18th Chamber of Commerce Holiday Tree Lighting celebration. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Frosty’s Fair returns for 78th year

NORTH READING – Frosty’s Fair, a North Reading tradition for the past 78 years, will be held this year at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., on Friday, December 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Give thanks, and pass the pumpkin pie

EDITORIAL
Published November 22, 2023

It’s the time of year when Americans gather around the table of Thanksgiving and break bread with family and friends from near and far to celebrate our good fortunes and to renew our strength in enduring our losses.

Many of us have logged enough miles around the sun to gain…

 

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Get your tickets for ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

NORTH READING — All ages are welcome to attend the NRHS Masquers’ upcoming performances of “The SpongeBob Musical.”

Now in its 55th year, the high school thespians are excited to bring this 2018 Tony award-winning show to town based on the popular cartoon character, Spongebob Squarepants.

Tickets for The SpongeBob Musical are on sale now…

 

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Santa to flip the switch at Tree Lighting Sunday

JUST IN TIME for Sunday’s holiday tree lighting by the Chamber of Commerce, the elves from the town’s DPW strung festive lights on the trees surrounding the town common. It also gave them a chance to use the bucket truck to prune back dead branches. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

NORTH READING — The annual Holiday Tree…

 

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Transcript launches 34th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — For the 34th consecutive year, the North Reading Transcript is renewing its commitment to its Christmas appeal known as the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF) to support the year-round good works of Christian Community Service (CCS) of North Reading.

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

 

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Moose Festival of Trees Thanksgiving weekend

NORTH READING — The 4th Annual Festival of Trees, hosted by the North Reading Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1511 and Women of the Moose Chapter #492, is being held Thanksgiving weekend, November 24, 25 and 26 at the Moose Hall, 140 North St.

The Festival is open to the public free of change on…

 

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As American as apple pie!

FOR THE 12th year, the Little School community donated 68 fresh pies to the North Reading Food Pantry for inclusion in its Thanksgiving food baskets. Pies in this year’s fundraiser were provided by Spinelli’s and the sale was run by the Little School PTO. The entire community pitched in to help the Food Pantry volunteers

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Life lessons on the menu at Rotary Football Luncheon

THE LYNNFIELD AND NORTH READING varsity football captains enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Rotary Football Luncheon on Nov. 16. From left, Lynnfield head coach Pat Lamusta, Lynnfield senior captains Joey Cuccinello, Quinn Hardisty, Anthony Morales and Alex Baldini, North Reading senior captains Will Batten and Brandon Eng, North Reading senior Logan Lamont, North Reading

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Front Page published November 22, 2023

 

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Early deadlines for Thanksgiving

The Transcript will publish our Thanksgiving edition one day early, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, to ensure delivery to our readers before the holiday festivities begin. This keepsake edition will feature previews on the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game between the Hornets and their rivals, the Lynnfield Pioneers.

Therefore, we will have early deadlines for both…

 

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2023 MCAS results: Recovery is underway

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — “There’s so much to celebrate,” Sean Killeen told the School Committee Monday night during an analysis of the district’s 2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System scores.

“We’re in a good place and we’re fortunate to have data systems in place to tell us where students are. I’ve always been super-impressed…

 

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