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🌱 Patch AM: North Reading remembers longtime resident Catherine G. McDonald, 97
Make time for Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish on the North Reading Patch calendar
Hello North Reading! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- North Reading remembers longtime resident Catherine G. McDonald, 97
Also on today's calendar: Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Obituary: Catherine (Gonzalo) McDonald, 97 (thereadingpost.com) — North Reading is mourning Catherine G. (Gonzalo) McDonald, a 50-year town resident who passed away Monday at age 97. She worked locally as a cashier at the Brooks/Rite Aid Drug Store, belonged to the North Reading Historical Society and St. Theresa's Church, and cherished simple pleasures like music, scratch tickets, and porch sitting. Her services will be private, handled by Croswell Funeral Home in North Reading. 
📸 Around North Reading
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Reading
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- 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 - Tuesday Evening Stitching Hour →
Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
6:00 pm - Romantasy Book Club (Adults 18+) →
Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
7:00 pm - North Reading High School Hall of Fame - Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony →
Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield, Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA
5:30 pm - Halloween Dance Party →
North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
9:00 am - Sotte Voce →
West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
4:00 pm - Fall Castleberry Fair →
Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
10:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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- J & J Homecare LLC — (978) 569-8050
- Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
- VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
- Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012
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🗞 Nearby News
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- 🏛️ Select Board 10-6-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
- Reading man to be charged with murder in mother's death - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
- 🌆 CPDC 10-5-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
Wilmington
- Wilmington High Roundup: Wildcat boys soccer beats Woburn (homenewshere.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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