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Front Page: July 22, 2021

July 22, 2021

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Classic rock RBP Project and Piazza Flying Frisbee Dogs eager to entertain at IRP

July 22, 2021

THE MISSION of the RBP Project is to celebrate the music and passion of late guitarist Robert “Bobby” Pothier. They’ll headline the Summer Concert and BBQ at IRP July 28. (Courtesy Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Classic rock and acrobatic dogs — could there possibly be a better lineup of family-friendly entertainment…

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New Wednesday lunch program for seniors

July 22, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Losing the opportunity to socialize at lunchtime with other seniors while enjoying a nice meal has been one of the more difficult challenges in our post-pandemic world for the town’s older residents.

This was evident last month when over 100 seniors enjoyed each other’s company during the annual…

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NR Comm. Coffeehouse, now internationally renowned, to host free concerts July 31, Aug. 21

July 22, 2021

A TYPICAL North Reading Community Coffeehouse Open Mic over Zoom features 20 musicians and their fans from all over the world. Art Grossman is in the upper left corner. (Courtesy Photo)

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

NORTH READING — The first of two live performances from artists who have been regularly featured at the North Reading…

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Front Page: July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

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Animal Adventures of Bolton delights young readers

July 15, 2021

ZOOKEEPER Drew cradles an adorable African bush baby, whose large eyes help the nocturnal animal see at night. Kids attending the Animal Adventures Summer Reading Program also learned its collapsible ears rotate independently to zero in on prey in the dark! (Danielle Masterson Photo)

NORTH READING — Animal Adventures of Bolton delighted a large…

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Limited engagement: Summer Concert, BBQs return for two weeks

July 15, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Hey North Reading, are you ready to be entertained? Tired of being cooped up in the house post-COVID during our summer of alternating heat waves and super-soaker events?

Well, you are in luck because the classic summertime entertainment that North Readingites have enjoyed for over 20 years – the…

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Changes approved for holders of two liquor licenses

July 15, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Select Board, on Monday night, approved changes requested by two existing businesses on Main Street which hold liquor licenses. Both respective businesses will now seek approval from the state ABCC to complete the process.

One Stop Liquors expanding

An alteration of premises permit was approved for One Stop…

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Trends in local youth substance use shows a general decline

July 8, 2021

Published July 8, 2021
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Now in the fifth year of a five-year grant cycle, the town’s Drug-Free Communities Grant Director Amy Luckiewicz has completed the 2021 Core Measurement Report of youth substance use surveys of the town’s students in grades 6-12.

With the strange scheduling this year, the 2021…

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U.S. DOE approves state’s plan for use of K-12 American Rescue Plan funds

July 8, 2021

Published July 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE), on Wednesday, announced the approval of Massachusetts’ American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plans, and distributed remaining $611 million in ARP ESSER funds.

The plan to benefit all Massachusetts’ schools details how the state is using, and plans to use…

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Overnight detours on Rte. 28 at town line

July 8, 2021

Published July 8, 2021

READING — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) said it will be conducting overnight pavement marking operations on Route 28 (Main Street) from Salem Street to the Reading/North Reading town line over the next two weeks.

Local motorists should seek alternate routes whenever possible. Portions of some detours listed below will require traveling…

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PHOTO: Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue!

July 8, 2021