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Oh what fun!
THE TINIEST DANCERS from the North Reading School of Ballet (NRSB) were dashing through the imaginary snow on the Town Common with their student-teachers to the classic “Jingle Bells” during the RNR Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Tree Lighting celebration Sunday. (Eric...
MCAS reveals losses in writing, early literacy post-pandemic
By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — “The 2022 MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) test showed mixed results compared to 2021 scores,” Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Sean Killeen told the School Committee at their meeting Monday night....
Super Bowl bid and Pippin opening this weekend
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — To paraphrase the favorite saying of Athletic Director Dave Johnson: “It’s a good weekend to be a Hornet!” Why? Because the shining stars in multiple disciplines are sharing the spotlight: sports, the dramatic arts and music. North...
33rd annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund underway
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — The first donations have begun to arrive to fund the 33rd annual Christmas appeal of the North Reading Transcript known as the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF). Kris Kringle generously donated $500 and a $100 donation was made...
Sports
Great job, girls!
THE GIRLS’ team took 10th at the Middle School XC state championship. Pictured from left to right is Paige Vant, Fiona Griffin, Adelyn Kelly, Brooke Crowley, Parker Burnham and Sophia Gallivan. (Courtesy Photo)
North Reading Hornets Football are Division 5 State Champions
The North Reading Hornets Football team wins the MIAA Division 5 State Championship after defeating the Shawsheen Tech Rams 44-28 at Gillette Stadium on Friday, December 2. Congratulations to the coaching staff and players on a historic season.
Gerber, Murnane named CAL First Team All-Stars
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — Two members of the North Reading High volleyball team were named to the Cape Ann League First-Team All-Stars: senior Abby Gerber and junior Kaitlin Murnane. For Gerber, it is her second year in a row on the First-Team All-Stars....
Everything you need to know about Friday’s Super Bowl
FOXBOROUGH — The North Reading High football team will meet Shawsheen Tech in the Div. 5 Super Bowl on Friday, 5:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium. The following is a press release from Gillette with information including ticketing, parking, bag policies and more: Memories...
Obituaries
Frederick R. Bishop, Jr., 81
An avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing NORTH READING — Frederick R. Bishop, Jr., 81, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, died Saturday, November 19, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Everett on November 28, 1940, he was...
Sally L. Beaver, 83
A kind-hearted woman who lit up any room she walked into NORTH READING — Sally L. Beaver, 83, of North Reading, formerly of Malden and Melrose, sadly passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Malden on January...
John A. Spadafora Sr., 78
Loving father and grandfather SAUGUS — Mr. John Anthony Spadafora Sr. (Jack), age 78, of Saugus, died November 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Chelsea, and was the loving son of the late Joseph and Eveyln Spadafora. He was educated in the Malden...