North Reading News

CAMBRIDGE — The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings are out, and Kimpton Marlow Hotel (www.hotelmarlowe.com) was once again named the #1 hotel in Cambridge, Mass., earning a Gold Badge for topping the list (https://travel.usnews.com/hotels/cambridge_ma/).

North Reading resident, Joe Capalbo, serves…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has named Ryan Baker and Anthony Casciano, both of North Reading, to the dean’s list for academic excellence during the 2025 fall semester. Baker has a primary major of sport management and Casciano has a primary major of biology.
The criteria for…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has named seven North Reading students to its fall 2025 dean’s list. They are: Bella Conte, Ryan Kay, Julia Kelley, Anabelle Mahoney, Izzy Milone, Sami Mutti and Marina Spinale.
To be included on the dean’s list, full-time…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Graduation requirements + competency determination = NRHS diploma

By: Sean Killeen, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning

The formula to earn a high school diploma has not changed, only the combination of factors. Since 2003, the formula included NRHS graduation requirements (successful completion of identified…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

WORCESTER — Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced its dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2025 semester.
Six North Reading students achieved this academic honor: Liam Bird, class of 2028, who is majoring in aerospace engineering; Daniel Casey, class of 2028, who is…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its February 2026 Showcase on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library.

The performers are Uri and Lance Bourque, Cynthia Keefe and Kevin Kelley…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Maddy Lambert of North Reading has been named to the Plymouth State University president’s list for the fall 2025 semester. She is majoring in nursing.
To earn the distinction of president’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NORTH READING — Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation or call 978-664-6016. Registration is rolling with the new programs and activities added regularly.

Participation in Parks and Recreation activities by children and adults with diverse abilities is strongly encouraged…

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the…