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Come to Town Meeting Monday!
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Come one, come all to participate in the annual Fall Town Meeting, the quintessential form of self-governance, on Monday, October 2. The main event begins at 7 p.m. in the NRHS gymnasium when Town Moderator John Murphy calls the...
Apple Festival still impressive after 28 years
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — We’ve been finding ourselves saying this often throughout the spring, summer and now, the early autumn: Saturday’s overcast skies and a bit of rain here and there did not deter the enthusiasm of those attending the 28th annual Apple...
Scenes from 28th annual Apple Festival
THE ROWE FAMILY’S hand-cranked apple cider maker is operated by Dana Rowe as Emma McGilvreay, 17, adds in the apples. It was part of the display at the Trinity Church booth at the Apple Festival. (Maureen Doherty Photo) ...
Hearing Thursday on appeal of order to euthanize ‘dangerous’ dog
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — Thursday, a clerk magistrate will hold a hearing on the appeal of the Select Board’s order that a dog licensed to Michael and Kaylea Baker at 103 Main Street, Unit 12, be euthanized. The clerk magistrate will determine whether the...
Sports
Great night to be a Hornet!
Hornet boys’ soccer off to a strong 4-1-2 start in 2023
Update post publication: North Reading defeats Rockport 2-0 (Sept. 30) By STEPEHN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — Last season, the North Reading High boys’ soccer team reached the MIAA Division 3 Round of 16 game before losing to Dedham to finish...
Golfers move to 8-1, punch ticket to North Sectionals
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — On Tuesday afternoon, the North Reading High golf team beat Cape Ann League newcomer, Essex Tech, 154-121, at Hillview Golf Club. It was the Hornets’ third straight win as they improved to 8-1 overall and in the Cape Ann League....
Volleyball team conquers Generals, falls to Tigers
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — The North Reading High volleyball team defeated guest Hamilton-Wenham on Tuesday afternoon 3-1. The Hornets won the first two sets, 25-20, and 25-19. However, they lost the third set, 25-8, before rebounding and winning...
Obituaries
Capt. William B. Birkmaier, Jr., 79
Retired as Chief of NATO Headquarters in Brussels WAYLAND — William B. Birkmaier, Jr., 79, of Wayland and formerly of Lebanon, N.H. and North Reading, Mass., passed away at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Bill was born on April 13, 1944. He was the...
Phillip J. Hoyt, 84
Served in National Guard; retired electrical technician who loved the Florida sunshine FOUNTAIN, Florida — Phillip John Hoyt, 84, of Fountain, Florida, formerly of North Reading, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home. Phil was born on December 31,1938...
Robert W. McGrath, 72
Classic car enthusiast who cherished family vacations to the coast of Maine NORTH READING — Robert (Bob) W. McGrath, 72, of North Reading, passed away on September 12, 2023. Bob was raised in North Cambridge by his parents, William and Ethel (Henderson)...