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PHOTO: Solo act

October 1, 2015

AUSTIN PREP SENIOR Lena Syed entertained at the Apple Festival for the second year, delighting fair goers with her vocals and guitar playing. (Bob Turosz Photo)

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17 local restaurants showcased at “Taste of North Reading”

October 1, 2015

Published in the October 1, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Seventeen local restaurants will be featured in the “Taste of North Reading” Food Pantry Benefit Dinner on Friday, Oct. 2.

Residents will have an opportunity to sample food from North Reading restaurants, enjoy live music, browse a silent auction and win a door prize…

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Summer–like weather brings big crowds to Apple Festival

September 24, 2015

Published in the September 24, 2015 edition

THE WINNERS of the apple pie baking contest at this year's 21st annual Apple Festival are, from left: Hugo Wiberg, third place youth division; Ed Parish, first place adult; Abby Wall, (with Kayla Imbriano, not present), second place youth division; Katie Wall, first place youth division. Not present: Rebecca Lowe, second place adult and Colleen McDonnell, third place adult. (Bob Turosz Photo) — THE WINNERS of the apple pie baking contest at this year’s 21st annual Apple Festival are, from left: Hugo Wiberg, third place youth division; Ed Parish, first place adult; Abby Wall, (with Kayla Imbriano, not present), second place youth division; Katie Wall, first place youth division. Not present:

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Police to host national drug take back day on Sept. 26

September 24, 2015

Published in the September 24, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Chief Michael Murphy announces that the North Reading Police Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Reading Police Department.

“We are proud…

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Man pleads guilty to possession of child porn

September 24, 2015

Published in the September 24, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Police Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that a suspect was successfully convicted of child pornography charges this summer.

North Reading Police, working with the Massachusetts State Police Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Augustine Russo, 63, of North Reading in October 2014 for allegedly possessing child pornography…

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PHOTO: Ding, Dong the witch is dead!

September 24, 2015

MUNCHKIN DANCERS from the North Reading School of Ballet performed to music from the Wizard of Oz at Saturday's Apple Festival. From left: Annie Kuperstein, Ava Mericantante, Jillian Chinchillo, Mia Benecke, Elisabeth Quirbach, Madison Vant and Lucy Wagner. (Bob Turosz Photo) — MUNCHKIN DANCERS from the North Reading School of Ballet performed to music from the Wizard of Oz at Saturday’s Apple Festival. From left: Annie Kuperstein, Ava Mericantante, Jillian Chinchillo, Mia Benecke, Elisabeth Quirbach, Madison Vant and Lucy Wagner. (Bob Turosz Photo)

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Taste of North Reading to benefit Food Pantry

September 24, 2015

Published in the September 24, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Sample food from over a dozen North Reading restaurants, enjoy live music, browse a silent auction and raffles – all while helping to feed others in our community. What better way to spend your evening?

Aldersgate Church is hosting a benefit dinner for the North…

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Save the date for the Hornet HOF induction

September 24, 2015

Published in the September 24, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — The sixth North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held on Saturday evening, Oct. 17 at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading at 6 p.m.

The athletes to be inducted are:

• Alexis Capozzi, soccer, indoor/outdoor track; 2008.

• Chris Conroy…

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Little School ceremony honors beloved staff member

September 17, 2015

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

THE LITTLE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY has been renamed Peach Parkway in memory of the late Thea Peach, a longtime employee at the school who passed away earlier this year. On hand for the dedication ceremony were Thea’s husband Don Peach, (standing to left of the sign), Principal Christine Molle, center, front row and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly, front row, far right, surrounded by the rest if the Little School staff. (Bob Turosz Photo) — THE LITTLE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY has been renamed Peach Parkway in memory of the late Thea Peach, a longtime employee at the school who passed away earlier this year. On hand for the dedication ceremony were Thea’s husband Don Peach, (standing to left of the sign), Principal Christine Molle,

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North Reading schools rank high in magazine survey

September 17, 2015

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – As far as Boston Magazine is concerned, the North Reading Public Schools are making the grade.

Just in time for back to school, the magazine published its biennial ratings of the best school systems in eastern Massachusetts, ranking North Reading number 48…

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Town Meeting will be asked to repeal sex offender bylaw

September 17, 2015

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

NORTH READING – Less than a year after adopting a town bylaw restricting the locations where registered sex offenders can live, Town Meeting voters will be asked to repeal the law in October.

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PHOTO: The year’s first bus ride

September 17, 2015

LITTLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Naomi Barber, Hazel Pearsall and Linus Pearsall await the school bus on last week’s first day of school. Naomi and Hazel are in the second grade and Linus is in kindergarten. (Bob Turosz Photo)