North Reading Patch

03/02/2025

Salem Wildlife Rescue founder Jess Reese told Patch the owl she found near the downtown post office survived but many are poisoned to death.

03/02/2025

Former Patriots center Dan Koppen, after winning two Super Bowls, will take his talents to coaching under the Friday night lights.

03/02/2025

From author talks to concerts and a romance-themed book fair at one of the most noteworthy taprooms in the state.

03/02/2025

A slew of ma*****na products may have been contaminated with unsafe bacteria and mold, according to the Cannabis Control Commission.

03/02/2025

Massachusetts Consumers Could Pay More For These Products Under New Tariffs

Massachusetts consumers could pay more for these products under new tariffs.

03/02/2025

After a Monday melt day, a clash of cold and warm weather brings more chances for snow and ice over the next week.

02/02/2025

Taxpayers can check the status of their refunds using an Internal Revenue Service tool.

02/02/2025

"We definitely need people to come in and adopt, so we can free up space to help these new arrivals, as well as those we hope to help in the future, both in California and here in Massachusetts." - Josie Waldron, MSPCA-Angell relocation manager

The nine dogs are in addition to the 37 cats recently brought from New Orleans following the historic blizzard and cold snap.

02/02/2025

Man clocked driving 130 mph offer “purr-fect” excuse; beat goes on for rescue pup; daycare accused of serving raw chicken and sour milk.

Man clocked driving 130 mph offer "purr-fect" excuse; beat goes on for rescue pup; daycare accused of serving raw chicken and sour milk.

02/02/2025

People are passionate and vocal about pizza. What style is best: New York, Chicago, New Haven, Detroit, Neapolitan or something else?

02/02/2025

Salem Hospital was ranked in the top 100. The Mass General Brigham hospital has made the America’s Best List for five consecutive years.

The nation's 250 best hospital rankings include some from Massachusetts.

02/02/2025

The dream of an affordable home in Massachusetts appears to be fading, with the average price in 2024 climbing over $600,000.

02/02/2025

Plus: Ahead of Valentine's Day, Salem's beloved chocolate and ice sculpture festival is set to return next week.

02/02/2025

Refund information is available for the 2024 and previous two tax years, according to the IRS.

Taxpayers can check the status of their refunds using an Internal Revenue Service tool.

02/02/2025

He has made his prediction.

Pennsylvania's most famous rodent has made his prediction about the remainder of the winter's weather.

01/02/2025

Rethinking street designs, speed traps, speed bumps and traffic enforcement cameras all got votes from readers. So did common sense.

01/02/2025

New England states like Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are among the best places in the country for winter fun.

01/02/2025

Options range from legacy relief organizations to a nonprofit that allows donors to transfer cash directly to people who need help the most.