North Reading News

Published July 1, 2021

NORTH READING — The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability both locally and across the country. 

But you can make a difference as soon as today, in advance of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, by attending the Blood Drive hosted by…

Published July 1, 2021

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library’s summer reading program, Tails & Tales, is off to a successful start following the first in-person library event held in over a year. More than 225 children, parents and caregivers attended the kickoff party on June 21, enjoying Popsicles at the Ipswich River Park gazebo…

Published June 24, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It was almost inevitable.

Given the combination of last year’s drought and historically high water usage plus the numerous upgrades necessary to the town’s water infrastructure, as the town draws 100 percent of is water from Andover, water rates in town are rising.

Effective July 1…

Published June 24, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — There has been lot of firsts taking place in town this month.

At Monday night’s Select Board meeting — the first in-person meeting to be held since March of 2020 — the board voted to proclaim June 2021 as “Pride Month” in honor of the…

Published June 24, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — In an effort to bring hope and support to those affected by suicide or struggling with their mental health, North Reading Youth Services is hosting an “Out of the Darkness Walk” this Saturday, June 26 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Participating is easy, according to…

Published June 17, 2021

 By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — One hundred and eighty-six members strong, each one of whom overcame a unique set of obstacles, the 64th graduating class of North Reading High School not only persevered these past 15 months through uncharted territory; they excelled.

The Class of 2021 had their lives…

Published June 17, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — “I want to tell you a beautiful story. It didn’t start with me. It started with these three gentlemen right here,” began Bill McIntire, master of the North Reading Masonic Lodge, referring to fellow Masons Brian Cavanaugh, Sandy Woodmansee and Michael Morris of the Lynnfield…