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Their ghoul ideas were cool ideas

November 5, 2020

Published November 5, 2020

THE SCOTTS sent shivers through trick-or-treaters and passersby in general with the contest’s creepiest homes.

NORTH READING — And the winners are…really scary.

The Flint Memorial Library and the North Reading Youth Services Department held a Halloween contest to determine the most imaginative costumes and local homes. Costume winners are to…

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PHOTOS: Their ghoul ideas were cool ideas

November 5, 2020

Published November 5, 2020

LILY AND CHARLIE CARDEW, posing as Cruella De Ville and one of the “101 Dalmatians,” took home baby level costume honors.

THESE SCARY creatures helped the McCuddens win the best decorated home (judges’ favorite) prize.

RILEY AND BRIDGET MacDONALD, a shark confronting a scuba diver, won for best elementary level costume.

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17% + voters have cast ballots early in election

October 29, 2020

Published October 29, 2020

CHRIS HAYDEN of Swan Pond Road stops at the check-in desk to receive his ballot at the Town Hall gym during Saturday’s Early Voting session. He was assisted by poll workers Sally Meredith (left) and Patty Bemiss. Those who missed the last two Early Voting sessions today or tomorrow may still vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday,

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Ballot drop box will be locked on Halloween

October 29, 2020

Published October 29, 2020

Town Clerk Barbara Stats, Chief of Police Michael P. Murphy, and Town Administrator Michael P. Gilleberto issued the following statement regarding the 2020 State and Presidential election Tuesday afternoon:

The 2020 State and Presidential Election has presented unique challenges for the town’s election officials and for voters.

The town takes election…

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Election Day voting tips from the Town Clerk’s office

October 29, 2020

Published October 29, 2020

NORTH READING – New vehicular traffic patterns will be in use during the Presidential and State election at the town’s centralized polling place on Tuesday, November 3. Police details will be present to help guide motorists into and around the church property and cross Winter Street for those who park across…

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PHOTO: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

October 29, 2020

THE STAR of the Peanuts classic was discovered in Fort Bragg, N.C. by 6-month-old Ryan Roth who sends this surprise Halloween greeting to his great-nana, Mrs. Carole Garbarino, of Pleasant Street. Ryan is the son of Capt. Stephen and Chrissie (Garbarino) Roth. (Courtesy Photo)

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October 28, 2020

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Finding ‘Hope and Friendship’ after a breast cancer diagnosis

October 22, 2020

Published October 22, 2020

BONDING through activities like drumming, music, art, yoga and meditation during Hope and Friendship support group meetings contributes to a decrease in feelings of anxiety, fear and isolation among members who also feel more empowered to become educated self-advocates. (Heather LoRe Photo)

By HEATHER LoRe

NORTH READING — I heard the words, “You have Stage IV Metastatic…

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Early Voting has smooth start

October 22, 2020

Published October 22, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — By all accounts, Early Voting and mail-in voting have both been hugely popular in town in advance of the Nov. 3 election, with 575 voters casting their ballots in the first three days alone, Town Clerk Barbara Stats reported to the Select Board Monday night…