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Middlesex League Cross-Country: Week 3 Review
Winchester continued to show that they are one of the best girls’ teams in the state, as their top runner ran the sixth-fastest time in MA this year.
Reminder: Fall Recycling event set for tomorrow
The Town of Reading’s Department of Public Works is hosting its Fall Recycling Event tomorrow, Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the DPW Facility, 75 Newcrossing Road.
Reading Cross-Country Falls to Belmont
On a muddy, challenging 3-mile course, the Reading girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams both fell to the home team, Belmont.
Sustainability and Community-Focused Fall Programs at the Reading Public Library!
Continuing through November, the Library has fall programs to support sustainability and community spirit.
Question 5 would tighten the formula for the state’s tax revenue cap
This series, examining the nine statewide questions on the November 3, 2026, Massachusetts ballot, continues with Question 5.
Question 4 would let voters register at the polls on Election Day
This series, which examines the nine statewide questions on the November 3, 2026, Massachusetts ballot, continues with Question 4.
Middlesex League Cross-Country: Week 2 Review
The Lexington girls demonstrated their top-end talent in week 1.
Town and School officials to hold Q&A on FY28 override on Wednesday
Town of Reading and Reading Public School officials will hold a question-and-answer session on Reading’s proposed FY28 override this Wednesday, September 30, from noon to 1 pm.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) Endorses Dan Koh
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) announced her endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District general election.
Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Children’s Author Cynthia Platt
Whitelam Books is thrilled to welcome back Children’s Book Author Cynthia Platt as she celebrates her new book Santa in Disguise, Saturday, October 10 at 11:00am.
Question 3 would replace party primaries with a single all-party ballot
This series, examining the nine statewide questions on the November 3, 2026 Massachusetts ballot, continues with Question 3.
Growing Coalition of Elected Officials and Advocacy Groups Endorse No on 3
Voter Rights MA, the ballot question committee behind the campaign to defeat Question 3, today announced a new wave of endorsements from across Massachusetts who are joining the fight against the top-two primary ballot measure.
What Reading voters need to know before the Nov. 3 midterm election
Reading voters will head to the polls, or return their ballots by mail, for the Midterm Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Reading Cross-Country Remains Undefeated with Victories over Woburn
In the second meet of the season, both the Reading’s girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams defended their home course by defeating Woburn.
Question 2 asks voters whether public defenders can unionize
This article continues a series examining each of the nine statewide questions Massachusetts voters will decide on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Middlesex League Cross-Country: Week 1 Review
Dual meets got underway for the Middlesex League this past week, finally giving us a glimpse of how the teams are shaping up in the early going.
Whitelam Books to Host Midnight Release Party for Rebecca Yarros’ Threshing Day
Join us at Whitelam Books on Monday, September 28 at 11:00PM as we count down to the midnight release of Rebecca Yarros’ newest book, Threshing Day!
Nine questions await Massachusetts voters on Nov. 3, starting with public records
Massachusetts voters will decide nine statewide ballot questions at the Midterm election on November 3, 2026.
Reading DPW to host fall recycling event on October 3
Reading to clear out some items you’ve been holding onto this summer?
Explore and celebrate languages at Reading Public Library!
Fall starts on Tuesday! Turn over a new leaf and discover new world language programs and services at the Reading Public Library.