Top News
Scarlata retains seat after recount challenge
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Michael J. Scarlata of Martins Landing, North Reading, apparently will maintain his seat as the Republican State Committee Man for the First Essex and Middlesex District following a recount challenge last week. In the three-way race...
Easter Sunrise Service March 31
NORTH READING — North Reading clergy welcome all the faithful to attend a brief service to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at sunrise (6:30 a.m.) on Easter Sunday, March 31 at the top of the hill on the North Reading Town Common. Rev. Kirk Patterson from Trinity...
Sing Fling at NRHS April 4
NORTH READING — Be entertained by the award-winning NOTEorious a cappella singers from North Reading High School as they host their annual Sing Fling next Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at NRHS. Sing Fling will feature performances by Voices...
Middle School presentation to S.C. focuses on student leadership
By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — Student leadership was the theme of presentations about activities at the Middle School given to the School Committee at their meeting Monday night. “It’s an age to think about where you want to go and what you want to do,” Principal Dr....
Sports
Fit Revolution hosts Hornet Hustle 5K to benefit NRFD April 6
NORTH READING — Get ready to lace those sneakers for the return of the Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K on Saturday, April 6. Since resurrecting this fun community event in 2013, Fit Revolution has contributed over $18,000 in race proceeds to the North Reading...
Two Hornet captains named girls’ basketball All-Stars
NORTH READING — The North Reading High girls’ basketball team had two Cape Ann League All-Stars selected for the 2023-24 season: senior captains Bella Cannalonga and Caitlin Reilly. Cannalonga was selected as a First Team CAL All-Star. The senior point guard...
LNR wrestlers honored at banquet
By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield-North Reading co-op wrestling team recently celebrated the grapplers’ individual and collective accomplishments on and off the mat during the end-of-the-season banquet. LNR head coach Craig Stone recalled that the Black...
Lead sports page published March 28, 2024
Obituaries
William A. Hull, 88
Enjoyed officiating track & field events and singing in choruses BRENTWOOD, N.H. — William Alliston Hull, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre in Brentwood, New Hampshire. He was formerly a...
Jeanette A. Valente, 94
WILMINGTON — Jeanette A. Valente, known as Jean to family and friends, of Wilmington, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on March 15, 2024, where she called home for over 55 years. She was 94 years old. Jean was born at Sunnyside Hospital in...
John J. Finnegan, 82
Skilled engineer who enjoyed Irish dancing with his wife and an avid traveler NORTH READING — John J. Finnegan, 82, of North Reading, formerly of Braintree, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in South Weymouth on June 12, 1941,...