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School’s out for summer June 24
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — Hooray, let’s hear it for summer vacation! The last day of school for students in grades K-11 is next Wednesday, June 24. It will be a half day for all students, with all elementary students being dismissed at 11 a.m. and……
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What’s the Buzz?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town……
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Over 100 students learn hands-on CPR, AED and choking response training
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 STUDENTS Norah Deninger (left) and Matilda Ton teamed up to learn hands-on CPR with an AED device during Safe a Life Week at NRHS. (Courtesy Photo) NORTH READING — Students in AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at North Reading High School participated……
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Trash fee increases $59 per quarter
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — A fee increase to cover increasing expenses for trash and recycling curbside pickup were approved by the Select Board Monday night. A new rate is set annually by the Select Board at a public hearings typically held at……
Sports
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Four laxmen named to CAL All-Star team
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — The Cape Ann League boys’ lacrosse coaches recently selected their All-Star teams for this spring and four North Reading High players made it. Three Hornets were named to the CAL First-Team All-Stars while the other one made the……
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Cassarino, Corbett, Rogers named softball All-Stars
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — Three members of the North Reading High softball team were recently named to the Cape Ann League All-Star teams this year. Two Hornets made the CAL First-Team All-Stars while one other player made the Second-Team. The two Hornets……
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Four Hornets named to girls’ lacrosse All-Star team
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — Four members of the North Reading High girls’ lacrosse team were recently named to the Cape Ann League All-Star teams this season. The teams were selected by the league coaches at their end-of-season meeting. Alaina Driscoll was the lone……
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Bythrow’s strength and conditioning camp comes to NRHS this summer
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI Kyle Bythrow’s strength and conditioning camp will take place from June 29 to Aug. 13 at North Reading High School. The camp runs each week from Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. The camp is for North Reading student-athletes……
Obituaries
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Sally A. Maker, 83
A lifelong resident who had a gift for making people feel loved Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 NORTH READING — Sally A. (Lord) Maker, 83, of North Reading, passed away at home with her loved ones on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Boston, Massachusetts……
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Sherri Rubbico Harvey, 58
Dedicated to her family, loved making people laugh Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 LYNNFIELD — Sherri Rubbico Harvey, 58, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on October 31, 1967, Sherri was……
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Kathleen Ann Murray, 81
A hard worker whose life was defined by her devotion to those she loved Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026 CONCORD, N.H. — Kathleen Ann (Lynch) Murray, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Concord Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a period of……

