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A new documentary highlights incidents of racism Russell faced while living in Reading. The town will show the film and discuss its past.
On Monday, January 30, the American Library Association Youth Media Awards (ALA YMAs) were announced.
The four workshops will be conducted by career coach Gary Gekow and are part of the library's new Job Search Essentials service.
Due to Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, all collections will take place one day later than normal this week.
Officials said they have received multiple reports of excessive dog waste on Gould Street. Other areas of town are "frequently be-pooed."
The Library will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
If you speak a language other than English, you're invited to volunteer for our new community storytime.
Around the World in 80 Days and Armchair Explorer Book Club are 2 programs that encourage participants to read books about other countries.
Police are collecting stuffed animals to provide comfort to children during police encounters.
The money aims to help Reading improve its food pantry offerings as demand increases.
Crews will enter a new phase of work to remove patches of dead pine trees in the town-owned recreation area, this week.
The Reading Public Health Department is coordinating the event in early December at the Reading Public Library.
The memorial stands on the campus of Reading Memorial High School, honoring seven RMHS students who died during the Vietnam War.
The ceremony will include the unveiling of the town's new memorial honoring Reading Vietnam War veterans.
Gregory Phipps had been serving as RMLD's interim general manager prior to his selection as general manager last week.
Police are fundraising for Home Base, which supports care for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and other invisible wounds.
Michael R. Lee's career has seen him deployed to active warzones, forest fires and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, among other things.
Andrew Schmitz and Robert Hutchins both joined the Reading Police Department on Monday.
Reading was among the top 2% of communities surveyed.
Erica McNamara leads the Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support. She was honored in Salem on Friday.
Phil LaFleur and Steve Smith of the Reading Municipal Light Department joined mutual aid efforts ahead of Ian's arrival on Wednesday.
The national Fire Prevention Week program is marking its 100th anniversary this year.
Erica McNamara will be honored this week as one of six finalists for this year's Peter J. Gomes Service Award.
The food drive will rally local student athletes and businesses to gather donations for the Reading Food Pantry.
The event will honor lives lost to addiction in Malden, Medford, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester.
The walk will raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute early next month.
Several Reading community leaders and school officials climbed atop the dunk tank to help raise money at this month's Fall Street Faire.
The event drew hundreds to the downtown area on Sunday.
The Fall Street Faire will take over portions of downtown Reading on Sunday for a busy day of festivities.
Face painting, balloon art and an electric vehicle showcase are among attractions planned at the open house event.
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Reading joined communities across the state, the country and the world on Wednesday in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.
A former Selectman and longtime community member, Hoyt celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month.
The event will coincide with vigils and programs around the country to honor the lives lost to addiction and drug overdoses.
Town officials said planned downtown water main work remains on schedule despite a water main break during project preparations.
The Revolutionary War hero made an appearance in Reading in 1825 as part of a nationwide tour. A new marker memorializes his presence.
Graduates of the program will be able to schedule a ride-along with Reading Police.
The event will feature beer from the Winter Hill Brewing Company and much more.
The state-of-the-art facility provides quality care for those needing inpatient detox treatments.