🌱 Patch AM: North Reading remembers longtime resident Catherine McDonald, 97

Good morning to you North Reading! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• North Reading remembers longtime resident Catherine McDonald, 97

Also on today's calendar: North Andover Knights on the Run 5k and Kids Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
• Sunday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
• Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Catherine (Gonzalo) McDonald, 97 (thereadingpost.com) — North Reading is mourning the loss of 97‑year‑old Catherine (Gonzalo) McDonald, a 50‑year town resident and member of the North Reading Historical Society and St. Theresa's Church. Remembered for her work at the local Brooks/Rite Aid, her love of history, music, and simple pleasures, she leaves behind children, grandchildren, and great‑grandchildren. Services will be private per her wishes.
   

📸 Around North Reading

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Reading

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• North Andover Knights on the Run 5k and Kids Run →
  North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St, North Andover
  9:00 am
• Free Aura Reading and Evaluation →
  SoBol North Andover, 544 Turnpike St, North Andover
  12:03 pm
Sunday October 18
• Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish →
  Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
  9:15 am
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Baby Storytime →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  10:15 am
• Mah Jongg →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  10:15 am
• Dungeons & Dragons →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  3:30 pm
• North Andover Girls JV Volleyball @ North Reading →
  North Reading High School, 189 Park St, North Reading
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• North Reading High School Hall of Fame - Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony →
  Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield, Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA
  5:30 pm
Friday October 23
• Halloween Dance Party →
  North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Sotte Voce →
  West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
  4:00 pm
• Fall Castleberry Fair →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
  10:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Reading

• Reading Snow Patrol Launches to Help Neighbors After Winter Storms (thereadingpost.com)
• 🏛️ Select Board 10-6-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)

Wilmington

• You Don't Have To Leave Wilmington To Find The Real Deal In Southern Barbecue (newsbreak.com)

North Andover

• North Andover Rat Problem Prompts Expanded Response (patch.com)

Ok North Reading! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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