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Rep. Jones’ district office hours July 10
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, July 10 from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street. During office hours, Rep……
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Presenters, vendors and sponsors sought for National Night Out
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) will be sponsoring its 10th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Ipswich River Park from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging……
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Steak tips or hamburgers?
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 JUST IN TIME for cookout season, Barbara Campbell won the grilling basket raffled off by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library to support library programs and services enjoyed by patrons of all ages. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a subscription…
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Happy Independence Day!
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 The semiquincentennial of the founding of our nation is a remarkable and noteworthy occasion and provides a perfect opportunity to ponder the magnitude of the document penned by our founding fathers in declaring the independence of the original 13 colonies from the British Crown while……
Sports
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Laxmen celebrate strong season at banquet
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 THE SENIORS were honored one final time at the boys’ lacrosse team’s banquet. Pictured from left to right is Conrad Gerber, Tripp Harrington, Gavin Wesley, Jack Conlon, Brayden Carlson, Ben Cook, Anthony Tammaro, Ryan Lehane, Connor O’Keefe, Jack Harty and CJ Humber. (Eric Evans……
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Softball coaches hand out awards at annual banquet
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 THE HORNETS celebrated their strong season at the annual banquet on June 18. (File Photo) By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — North Reading High softball coach Paul Sonia gave out three awards at the team’s end-of-season banquet on June 18 at the Moose……
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Seniors, All-Stars, award winners, all honored for girls’ lax team
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 THE NRHS girls’ lacrosse team celebrated a terrific season at their annual banquet. (Eric Evans File Photo) By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI ANDOVER — The North Reading High girls’ lacrosse team had its awards banquet recently at the Andover Country Club. That night, Hornets head……
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Champs
Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 THE BRAVES won the NRLL Farm League with a 10-8 victory in the championship game on June 21. (Courtesy Photo) We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
Obituaries
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Vinnie G. Ruschioni, 44
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 Cared deeply for his family, friends, and community, and made everyone he met feel loved and welcomed NORTH READING — Vinnie G. Ruschioni, 44, of North Reading, Massachusetts, died in a car accident on June 24, 2026. He was born in Gardner, Massachusetts……
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Joan A. Hanley, 89
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 A devoted mother who cherished her family and embraced life with gratitude, faith, and joy NORTH READING — Joan A. (Buckley) Hanley, 89, of North Reading, formerly of Burlington, Stoneham and West Roxbury, passed away at Winchester Hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2026……
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Dr. Joseph F. Fraumeni, Jr., 93
Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026 Shaped and directed a national and international research program designed to identify the environmental and genetic determinants of cancer BALTIMORE, Md. — Joseph Francis Fraumeni, Jr., 93, entered Eternal Rest on Monday, June 22, 2026. Joseph was born on April 1, 1933 in Everett, Massachusetts……

