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Teen entrepreneurs launch Kickstarter campaign to fund Squeaky Clean Feet invention

Published March 25, 2021 

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Who hasn’t watched Shark Tank and thought: “That’s a great product. I could have invented that!” or “Hey, why didn’t I think of that?”

But have you ever taken that next step to actually create a useful product desired by a mass audience or even…

 

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Dick Hoyt: Invincible Warrior – A Tribute

By DAVE McGILLIVRAY

Published March 25, 2021

He will never be forgotten.

I first met Dick Hoyt in the early ‘80s. I was running in the Falmouth Road Race and this guy runs up beside me “pushing a wheelchair” with a young boy in it. I had to do a double-take. I had NEVER seen…

 

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Elementary students return to school full time March 31

Published March 25, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —Barring any unforeseen circumstances in the next six days, the town’s elementary school students will return to full day in-person learning next Wednesday, March 31.

The directive of the North Reading Public Schools applies to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5. Students in Pre-K to grade…

 

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PHOTO: Horseshoe hosts 95th St. Patrick’s Day

HIGH-STEPPING dancers from the McGonagle School of Irish Dance entertained patrons of the Horseshoe Grille March 17 while they enjoyed their corned beef, cabbage and brews. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published March 25, 2021

 

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EDITORIAL: Hypocrisy is not a good look

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

Published March 25, 2021

Of all the heartless acts that could be done by nameless, faceless, out-of-state corporate landlords, it’s forcing a second-generation 58-year family business out of business at any time, but most especially during a global pandemic. Operating the Carr’s Hallmark gift shop is the life’s work of the Carr…

 

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PHOTO: It’s a Cookie Monster invasion!

TO CELEBRATE the 100th day of school, kindergarteners at the Batchelder School collected over 140 packages of cookie mixes for the Food Pantry. On Friday, they lined up to start their cookie parade at the school’s Peabody Street entrance to the pantry on Haverhill Street, escorted by School Resource Officer Paul Lucci. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Dollars for Scholars Week March 22-26

Published March 18, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As the town’s high school seniors anticipate the arrival of their college acceptance letters, North Reading Dollars for Scholars is launching its annual fund-raising appeal.

On Monday night, the Select Board proclaimed March 22-26 to be “Dollars for Scholars Week” and unanimously issued a proclamation…

 

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Board urges governor to extend outdoor dining rules to Dec. 31

Published March 18, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Gov. Charlie Baker will be hearing from the North Reading Select Board this week.

In an effort to support struggling restaurants, both here and throughout the state, recover at least some of their ongoing losses as a result of mandatory closures, restrictions on the number…

 

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Seven uncontested races in May 4 election

Published March 18, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Town Clerk Barbara Stats reported to the Transcript that all seven candidates for elective office in this year’s Town Election had returned their nomination papers by the deadline.

“All nomination papers have been certified and all candidates have met or…

 

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Carr’s Hallmark, a local landmark, closing after 58 years

Published March 11, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s a day everyone hoped would never arrive. Fifty-eight years after their late parents, Ed and Gloria Carr, established Carr’s Stationer’s, the Carr sisters will be closing the doors to their store later this spring.

MaryEllen and Karen are lifelong North Reading residents beloved by…

 

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