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A Little Creativity Blooms at the Reading Society of Craftsmen!

The Reading Society of Craftsmen recently enjoyed a delightful floral arranging workshop led by Nataly Garcia from Reading Town Florist.

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Reading Recap to Host Override and CPA Forum Wednesday at 8pm

Reading Recap will host "Yes or No? The Reading Recap Override & CPA Forum" on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m.

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Poetry by Richard Perry: Eventide

Our creative community is strongest when many voices are heard. If you feel inspired, please consider submitting your own work to The Reading Observer.

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Whitelam Books to host Annual Literary Pumpkin Contest October 24-31

Residents can put a creative spin on pumpkin season in the Whitelam Books Annual Literary Pumpkin Contest, running Saturday, October 24, through Saturday, October 31.

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Discover how folk music changed America with musician Art Grossman at the Reading Public Library

Art Grossman, on acoustic guitar, returns to the library to take us on a journey through folk songs that shaped the 1960s.

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U.S. Congressman Jake Anchincloss (MA-04) Endorses Don Koh

Today, U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District general election.

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Whitelam Books to Host Stenciled Book Edges Workshop with Slow Craft

Whitelam Books is excited to host Slow Craft for a Stenciled Book Edges Workshop on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00PM!

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RMHS Drama Club Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Dive into Bikini Bottom as the award-winning Reading Memorial High School Drama Club proudly presents The SpongeBob Musical!

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Reminder: Snow Shoveling Bylaw Forum set for Wednesday

Reading’s Commission on Disabilities and Bylaw Committee will hold a public forum on a proposed snow-shoveling bylaw this Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 pm at the Reading Public Library.

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Middlesex League Cross-Country: Week 5 Review

Lexington’s girls again showed that they are the class of the Middlesex League by handily beating Winchester.

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Hundreds gather at Memorial Park to remember Andria Hanafin

Hundreds of residents gathered around the flagpoles at Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 14, for a community vigil to remember Andria Hanafin.

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Early voting opens in Reading for Nov. 3 election

In-person early voting opens in Reading on Saturday, October 17, ahead of the November 3 election, giving residents two weeks to vote before Election Day.

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Whitelam Books to Host Story Time with Children’s Author/Illustrator Scott Magoon

Whitelam Books is excited to welcome back children's author & illustrator Scott Magoon as he shares his latest picture book.

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Brush N Paint Art Studio to celebrate grand opening with community open house

Brush N Paint Art Studio, a new pottery and art studio at 1321 Main Street, will celebrate its grand opening with a community open house on Tuesday, October 20.