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Looking Back in the pages of the Transcript

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

 

70 YEARS AGO
June 14, 1956

Water woes. The Water Department announces that the new pumping station on Lakeside Boulevard will commence operating June 15 and will double the present water capacity. At the same time, the department wishes to warn residents of the…

 

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Senior Golf Program at Hillview plus Caregiver Support Group

Our Place on the Hill column published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

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 lunch and meet up…

 

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World Cup watch party each afternoon at Flint Memorial Library

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

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. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.

A temporary…

 

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Fire Dept. rescues postal worker trapped in mail machinery

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department extricated a United States Postal Service employee whose hand became stuck in a piece of mail sorting machinery Monday night at the postal facility on Main Street.

At 11:23 p.m. on June 15, North Reading Fire was…

 

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Police investigating vandalism at Ipswich River Park

North Reading Police Department blotter published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

NORTH READING — Police have launched an investigation after a soccer field at Ipswich River Park, 15 Central St., was recently vandalized.

A caller informed police on Tuesday, June 2 at 8:44 a.m. that there were tire marks on the…

 

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St. John’s Prep celebrates Class of 2026 at 119th commencement

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

 

BENJAMIN SHORE of North Reading participates in the 119th Commencement procession of St. John’s Prep. (Courtesy Photo)

DANVERS — St. John’s Preparatory School held its 119th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 16 as Head of School Edward P. Hardiman, Ph.D. P’19 ’21 ’26 conferred…

 

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“Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading Kick-off Party!

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

 

All photos by Michael Foley

 

HAVE GUITAR, will travel. Philip Alexander kept the youngsters entertained during the library’s party at the Putnam House.

 

A MULTI-SENSORY experience was enjoyed by children who played with drums and ate frozen ice treats while listening to

 

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Jones supports legislation expanding access to EpiPens

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

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BOSTON — Legislation to increase the availability of life-saving epinephrine autoinjectors, more commonly known as EpiPens, was recently supported by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading).

House Bill 5443, “An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrine,” was engrossed…

 

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On being a sub, Part 1

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

By VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP

I was a stay-at-home Mom for years while my sons were growing up, but when they both got into middle school, I decided that it was time to venture back into teaching. Being a substitute teacher seemed like the perfect…

 

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Around the Schoolyard with North Reading Public Schools: ‘Just make a mark and see where it takes you’

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

By Sean Killeen, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning

As the community begins to celebrate the 2026 graduates of North Reading High School, I always take the opportunity to reflect upon the growth, success, and limitless potential of the senior class as they prepare…

 

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NR Democrats to host Markey June 16

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

 

NORTH READING — North Reading Democrats will hold its monthly happy hour at Hopothecary Ales, 303 Main St., on Tuesday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m.

All are welcome attend and meet Joe Markey, the Democratic candidate seeking to fill the State Representative seat being…

 

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