North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NEWPORT, R.I. — Lilly Wood of North Reading was named to the dean’s list during the fall 2025 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 while completing at least…

IPSWICH — The Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) is launching a new annual honor, the River Hero of the Year Award, recognizing the individuals, groups, organizations, or municipalities that go above and beyond to protect and care for the Ipswich River.

The award will celebrate the often unseen efforts that keep the Ipswich River healthy…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NORTH READING — Enjoy a lively night of NuBingo with prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle to…

NORTH READING — Aldersgate UMC invites you to “Feel the Love” at their Free-for-All Breakfast on Saturday, February 14 from 8–10 a.m. where you’ll enjoy a buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!

All this is offered for free to…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading is transitioning to a new emergency communication system, which is a program offered by the North Shore Regional 911 Center, the town’s police and fire dispatch service. As part of this transition, residents who were in the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 6 • FEBRUARY 2-6, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: During the week of February 2-6, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 37 minutes.

The heat was turned up last…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — North Reading High School currently has 78 seniors working in internships during their last block of the day. That’s a 47% increase over last year.

Any senior in good academic standing is eligible to intern with one of 50…

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60 YEARS AGO
February 10, 1966

Celebrating electricity. Mr. John F. Hoy, wire inspector, announces that the week of Feb. 6-12 will be celebrated as National Electrical Week. This period was selected to include the 119th Anniversary of the birth of Thomas A. Edison, Feb. 11. “The theme…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Tiny Art Show silent auction bids due Friday

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. The library will be closed on Monday, February 16 in…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Afternoon tea, veterans coffee hour, BP checks, free movie

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for…