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Look Ma, no hands!
Abigail Thorn, 7, demonstrates the self-confidence of a seasoned equestrian by taking her hands of the reins on her pony ride at Town Day. (Maureen Doherty Photo)
Front Page: September 22, 2022
Public input wanted for Intergenerational Community Center Survey
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — An anonymous online survey created by the North Reading Facilities Master Plan Committee (FMPC) seeking the public’s input on a potential Intergenerational Community Center is currently available online. Responses to the survey are...
Good old-fashioned fun at 27th Apple Festival
PRIZED PIES. Winning bakers in the annual Apple Pie Contest at Saturday’s Apple Festival were (from left): Grey Rudloff, winner of the Youth Division, and her mom, Noelle Rudloff, winner of the Adult Division, as well as Ed Parish, second place, and Laura Bowers,...
Sports
Rivalry match
THE HORNET golf team played rival Lynnfield to a close match, coming up just short 150-127 on Sept. 14. North Reading looked to get back in the win column yesterday against Manchester-Essex after press time. (NRHS Athletics Photo)
Sports Page: September 22, 2022
Hornet Harriers begin league season strong
MICHAEL HEMME took first overall against Pentucket on Sept. 14 to lead the Hornet boys’ XC team to victory. (Chris Butler Photo) Boys’ defeat Pentucket, Butler breaks course record NORTH READING — The North Reading Hornet cross country team started the season...
Hornet volleyball wins two in a row
THE NRHS volleyball team shakes hands with Lynnfield on Sept. 14. The Hornets would go on to win back-to-back games against Swampscott and Georgetown. They travel to Newburyport today and host Essex Tech tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. (NRHS Athletics Photo) By STEPHEN...
Obituaries
William F. Colbert, 90
Awarded Bronze Star; was happiest relaxing with his family and friends NORTH READING — William “Bill” F. Colbert, 90, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Colbert, with whom he...
William F. Colbert, 90
Awarded Bronze Star; was happiest relaxing with his family and friends NORTH READING — William “Bill” F. Colbert, 90, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Colbert, with whom he...
Timothy J. Riese, 61
Had a passion for cooking, driving up the coast and engineering CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Timothy J. Riese, 61, of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home. His wife of 21 years is Regina Angeli-Riese. Born in Long Beach,...