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Back-to-School edition next week

Published in the August 24, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — It’s hard to believe that it could be true, but it’s almost time for the kids to say goodbye to summer vacation and head back to school.

The first day of school for North Reading Public School students in grades 1 through 12 is Wednesday…

 

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Support Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Published in the August 17, 2017 edition

NORTH READING – The fourth and fifth graders of the L.D. Batchelder School will celebrate their summer reading of “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies by running a good old-fashioned lemonade stand at the school on Wednesday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to  to 2 p.m.  

 

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PHOTO: 101 years young!

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CLARE PICCIUTO recently celebrated an amazing milestone – her 101st birthday – with her friends and the staff at the O’Leary Senior Center in North Reading. Clare has been part of the town’s “Tax Work-Off” program for many years. Sharing cake with the birthday girl are (seated, from left): Director of Elder Affairs Mary Prenney, guest of

 

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Volunteers awarded for contributions to town

Published in the August 17, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – Towns have become increasingly dependent on volunteers in recent years for any number of needs, and in many places, volunteers aren’t always easy to come by. With that in mind, the town took time Friday to honor a number of residents who…

 

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The Macs are back for their 8th Falmouth Road Race

$466,000 raised to date for Sturge-Weber Syndrome support

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition

Editor’s Note: Due to a production error, the complete version of this story did not appear in print. Read the full version here.

RYAN McINTYRE, 12, proudly displays the Courage Award he was presented by the Cotting School for “his positive and outgoing attitude upon entering a new school.” (Courtesy Photo)
RYAN McINTYRE, 12, proudly displays the Courage Award he was presented by the Cotting School for “his

 

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School policy revisions OK’d

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The School Committee approved four policy revisions recently.

One of the revised policies is Policy DK, which pertains to the school system’s student activity accounts. Finance Director Michael Connelly said the policy was revamped due to updated state regulations.

“We are required…

 

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Lee gearing up for new role with restaurant association

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – The co-owner of the Horseshoe Grille is taking on a new leadership role among the state’s restaurant owners and the variety of issues they work on from year to year.

Pat Lee was recently elected chairman of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s Board…

 

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Small but mighty!

THANK YOU to Leigh K. for sending in this photo of a hummingbird spotted recently in town. Do you have a photo you'd like to share with the community? Email it to nrtranscript@rcn.com. (Courtesy Photo)
THANK YOU to Leigh K. for sending in this photo of a hummingbird spotted recently in town. Do you have a photo you’d like to share with the community? Email it to [email protected]. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition

 

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AUDIOLOGISTS CORNER: Sound advice

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition

DR. CHRISTINE CORLEY Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Audiologist
DR. CHRISTINE CORLEY
Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Clinical Audiologist
DR. ELLA RAPOSO-SACKS Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Audiologist
DR. ELLA RAPOSO-SACKS
Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Clinical Audiologist

This was submitted by Atlantic Audiology.
Happy summer! Here in New England, we know how to appreciate our hot, hazy days of summer. We spend a lot of time outside, enjoying the

 

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WZLX DJ discusses new book

Veteran DJ Carter Alan traded his radio studio for the Flint Memorial Library last week, as he took a packed audience behind the scenes of more than four decades of rock concerts and meetings with legendary musicians. Alan, author of the newly released “Decibel Diaries: A Journey Through 50 Rock Concerts,” shared his personal, behind-the scenes insight of rock legends ranging from Neil Young to the Rolling Stones and U2. Following the formal program, Alan graciously answered audience questions, shared anecdotes, and posed for photos with fans. Alan’s visit was part of the library’s Gordon Ivester Speaker Series, generously funded by a gift from the estate of library patron Gordon Ivester. Pictured (l-r): Library Director Sharon Kelleher, DJ and Author Carter Alan, Library Assistant Director Dan Tremblay. (Courtesy Photo)
Veteran DJ Carter Alan traded his radio studio for the Flint Memorial Library last week, as he took a packed audience behind the scenes of more than four decades of rock concerts and meetings with legendary musicians. Alan, author of the newly released “Decibel Diaries: A Journey Through 50 Rock Concerts,” shared his personal, behind-the

 

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Night Out celebration focuses on community building

Officer Scott Tilton shows the police motorcycle to Mike and Garrett Rogers during Monday evening’s National Night Out celebration at Ipswich River Park. (Bill Laforme photo)
Officer Scott Tilton shows the police motorcycle to Mike and Garrett Rogers during Monday evening’s National Night Out celebration at Ipswich River Park. (Bill Laforme photo)

Published in the August 3, 2017 edition.

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – A sizeable crowd turned out for North Reading’s annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday night. The…

 

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Putnam House open house includes World War II history artifacts

Published in the August 3, 2017 edition.

NORTH READING – The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will open the doors to the Putnam House during open houses from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays in August.

NORTH READING – In addition to offering tours of the historic 18th century house that played…

 

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