Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school roundup/scores: Caitlin O'Neil nets four goals in Hanover rout (bostonherald.com) — North Reading athletes were busy, with field hockey falling 6–2 to Ipswich but the golf team posting a strong 189–143 win over Pentucket. The roundup also highlights scores from dozens of other Massachusetts schools, giving North Reading fans context on how their teams stack up across the region this week.
• Beacon Hill Roll Call: Sept. 7 to Sept. 11, 2026 (recorder.com) — North Reading's state representative, House GOP leader Brad Jones, is the benchmark for how often Republican lawmakers back party leadership, as Beacon Hill Roll Call breaks down 2026 voting records. The report also tracks Democratic loyalty to Speaker Ron Mariano, and highlights statewide debates on streamlining local housing permits and the booming marijuana industry's $10 billion in sales.
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Unique Cafe Closes Its Doors In Wakefield (patch.com)
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