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Town Meeting Monday night

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Published in the October 11, 2018 edition By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — We have good news … and some not so good news. The good news, of course, is the Boston Red Sox defeated the Yankees 4-3 to take the divisional series three games to one and will now host the Houston Astros Monday night, October 15 at...

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Early Voting refresher for Nov. 6 election

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Published in the October 11, 2018 edition The following refresher on the state’s Early Voting law was provided by Town Clerk Barbara Stats NORTH READING — For the second time since its implementation, Massachusetts voters will be able to vote early for the Tuesday, November 6 State Election. Early Voting became the “law of the land” in Massachusetts with the...

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Fire Prevention Week promotes ‘Look. Listen. Learn’ campaign

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North Reading Fire Department Open House is October 14 Published in the October 11, 2018 edition NORTH READING — As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the North Reading Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.” What does that mean? Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to...

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Hornets play great field hockey during 1-1-1 stretch

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Published in the October 11, 2018 edition By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI GEORGETOWN — On Columbus Day morning, the North Reading High field hockey team tied host Georgetown, 0-0. With that result, the Hornets record went to 3-6-2 overall and 2-6-2 in the Cape Ann League. “Both teams had a lot of chances but couldn’t score,” pointed out Hornets head coach...

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10th annual North Reading Turkey Trot is fast approaching

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Published in the October 11, 2018 edition NORTH READING — Who would have thought that in 10 years Turkey Trot runners have logged over 43,000 miles on Thanksgiving Day at the annual event? That equates to almost 430,000 calories. And it is back again, on Thursday, November 22 at 8 a.m. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of a 5K...

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Hornets beat Royals, topped by Manchester-Essex, Pentucket

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Published in the October 11, 2018 edition By DAN NUNN NORTH READING — The Hornets suffered their fifth loss of the season with a 3-1 defeat to the Pentucket Sachems on October 1. Junior Ryan McKinney scored his first goal of the season. The game started out with neither team threatening to score. Eventually though, Pentucket wore down NRHS and...

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Reginald Adair Jr., 43

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Motorcycle enthusiast and skilled craftsman Published in the October 11, 2018 edition NORTH READING — Reginald “Reggie” Adair, Jr., 43, died unexpectedly on October 5, 2018. He fought a long battle with addiction and addiction won. Reggie was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1994. He was a skilled craftsman who loved seeing the outcome of his...

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Corinne A. Surette, 82

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Local school bus driver and avid Red Sox fan Published in the October 11, 2018 edition NORTH READING — Corinne A. (Rightmyer) Surette, 82, of North Reading and formerly of Jamaica Plain, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Care One at Wilmington. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter E. Surette, Jr. Born in Paterson, N.J....

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Maurice R. Gauthier, 65

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Updated from the version published in the October 11, 2018 edition Talented roofer known for his generosity and laughter NORTH READING — Maurice R. “Moe” Gauthier, 65, of North Reading and formerly of Lowell, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, after a lengthy illness. Born in Lowell on October 2, 1953, he was the son of the late Edmond and...

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