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Christmas joy felt at Christmas Spectacular
By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — This year’s St. Theresa Parish Christmas Spectacular was a successful as last year’s, if not more so. Held in the church’s Parish Hall on both Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15, event co-organizer Nicole Coviello said, “We had...
The meaning behind the comedy
By EVA HANEGRAAFF NORTH READING — For the past two weekends, North Reading has been transported into the satirical high school of “Mean Girls.” With a PG-13 rating, the show uses humor to discuss serious topics that affect high schoolers every day....
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contest deadline Jan. 6
NORTH READING — For 80 years now, Smokey Bear has been telling the world that people can help prevent wildfires. Even before they can read much, children can understand, and can picture Smokey Bear and his buddy Woodsy Owl reminding to take care. (Woodsy Owl was...
Early deadlines for the holidays
The Transcript will have early deadlines for the next two weeks to accommodate holiday schedules for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day, which fall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this year, our normal production days. Content to be published in...
Sports
UPDATE: LNR wrestling finishes fifth in Anthony Lisitano Tournament, defeats Concord-Carlisle in duel meet
After press time: Lynnfield-North Reading defeats Concord-Carlisle 48-27 (Dec. 18) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield-North Reading co-op wrestling team is back on the mat, and is looking to take the next step as a team this season. The...
Five All-Stars named for Hornet football team
NORTH READING — The Cape Ann League’s football coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2024 season. North Reading had five All-Stars selected, all to the CAL’s First Team: Senior WR/RB/DB Tanner DuPriest, senior WR/DB Antonio Ricca, junior QB...
Boys’ basketball team starts promising season with win over Triton
After press time: North Reading falls to Manchester-Essex 43-42 (Dec. 20) NORTH READING — The North Reading High boys’ basketball team tipped off their 2024-25 season with a resounding 83-40 victory over Triton at home on Tuesday night. “Our focus on...
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Obituaries
Christopher J. Gleason, 75
U.S. Army veteran who was an avid reader, sports fan and enjoyed thought-provoking movies WAKEFIELD — Christopher Joseph “Wheat” Gleason, 75, of Wakefield MA, sadly left us on December 6, 2024, after a 20-year battle with heart disease. Christopher died at Tufts...
Charles H. Strout Jr., 82
Owner of Reading Lumber; he loved helping generations of customers READING — Charles H. “Charlie” Strout Jr., of Reading and Martha’s Vineyard, passed away on December 12, 2024 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Judy Strout and the father of Chuck Strout...
Stephanie Spina, 82
Loved teaching, traveling and reading WILMINGTON — Stephanie (Leonard) Spina, 82, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Windsor Place in Wilmington. Born in Brighton on October 8, 1942, she was the daughter of the...