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08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

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08/07/2026

THE ARTISTRY, athleticism and self-discipline involved in martial arts was demonstrated by these youngsters from Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy - North Reading (CMAANR) at Tuesday night’s National Night Out festivities at Ipswich River Park. (Michael Foley Photos)

Link in bio to view photos posted to our website.

08/07/2026

The 16th Annual North Reading Little League Jamboree gathered teams and families to raise funds for the The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund Little League presented by the Yawkey Foundation. On July 11 and 12, more than 800 players from over 60 teams throughout Massachusetts District 13 Little League supported the Jimmy Fund in their Annual Jimmy Fund Jamboree.

The Jimmy Fund Little League program is expected to raise more than $300,000 this year. Teams raised money over the course of a four-week program. Players from North Reading, Everett, Melrose, Reading, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington and Woburn supported the Jimmy Fund. The funds raised support pediatric and adult cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Lead sports story published in the August 6 issue. Link in bio for full details posted to our website.

08/07/2026

THE North Reading Little League 10-year-old All-Stars had a terrific summer season including a trip to the finals of the Conway Tournament in Tewksbury. (Courtesy Photo)

North Reading ended up losing 8-3 as it was the team’s only defeat of the tournament. Tewksbury, who lost to North Reading earlier in the tournament, broke the game open in the top of the sixth inning plating six runs.

Published in the August 6 sports pages. Link in bio for full recap posted to our website.

08/07/2026

The Jimmy Fund benefited from a $40,000 donation raised at the 41st annual Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament held earlier this summer at the Hillview Golf Course. The funds were given in honor of North Reading teen Brady Cullen to be dedicated to fighting his form of brain cancer at Dana-Farber. To date, the Lee family’s Jimmy Fund Tournament proceeds have totaled over $750,000. From left: Brian Whalen, Red Heat American Tavern; Ed Doherty, StonehamBank; John Melkonian, representing premier sponsor Melkonian Auto Group (Stoneham Ford, North Reading Subaru, Watertown Ford and Ford of Londonderry); Brady Cullen, 2026 honoree; Kathryn Wurster, Jimmy Fund Program Officer; and Kathi and Pat Lee with granddaughter Mackenzie Botzko, who was the master raffle ticket puller on tournament day. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the August 6 issue. Link in comments to view photo on our website.