Reading News

For the Ipswich River, the signs of improvement are found not just on the riverbed, but also at high-profile spots in town squares and along main roads.

In April, Atlantic/Monthly published " The Big One: An Island, an Obsession, and the Furious Pursuit of a Great Fish ." The story focuses on the 62nd annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby and in the process describes the fishermen, culture, and history of this singular Island event.

An elderly driver involved in a fatal crash had previously lost his license and then been re-certified, suggesting a flurry of recent legislative proposals to require increased reviews for older operators may not be a cure-all. Registry of Motor Vehicles records released Wednesday show 83-year-old Joseph Casey of Malden, involved in a crash ...

Westford's Patti Mason, director of development and special programs for the town's Roundenbush Community Center, is retiring after 25 years.

Neuroscientist Dr. Susan R. Barry will talk about her new book, "Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist's Journey in Three Dimensions," at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lillie Library Grass Reading Room, 7 MBL St., Woods Hole.

A town-owned site in Middleton could play a role in meeting the region's electrical needs.

Seller Financing - 10.80% Return! 15 Bolton Street Reading, MA 01867 Price: $3,773,000 Building Size: 13,611 SF Space Available: 0 SF This offering is the rare opportunity for an investor to acquire an absolute net leased Rite Aid asset with a new 20 year lease.

Momentum is building on Beacon Hill to do away with Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day, two little-known holidays for state employees celebrated only in Suffolk County, including the Statehouse.

Gov. Deval Patrick , House Speaker Robert DeLeo, and Senate President Therese Murray said they'd be clocking in on Bunker Hill Day, an event celebrated only in Suffolk County.

Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St., Amesbury, will hold a yard sale and luncheon today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Day of Reflection for Women today Created in God's Image - Day of Reflection for Women will be presented by the Daughters of St.

Experienced paddlers and some people who have never paddled a canoe or kayak will row down the Merrimack River Saturday in the 31st Annual Lou Marcel Memorial Canoe Race to benefit Special Olympics of Massachusetts.

There are 601 youths in the state foster care system receiving a bachelor's degree, associate's degree, high school diploma, post-secondary vocational certificate or GED, according to state figures.

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The corruption indictment of former House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi contains what critics are calling an unflattering behind-the-scenes look at Governor Deval Patrick's administration, depicting its officials as bowing to political pressure to award a $13 million computer software contract that was allegedly rigged.

A car parked in a driveway at 109 Groveland Road suffered extensive damage as a result of vandalism, police said.

Thousands of dollars in jewelry and a 32-inch, flat-screen TV were reported stolen from an apartment at Andover Terrace.

At one time or another, pretty much everybody has been asked about their zodiac sign.

All are invited to participate in a live Internet chat on "Prayer about AIDS: What you can do to help" Tuesday, 2 to 3 p.m. AIDS is a worldwide scourge, and although progress has been made in reducing the number of people suffering with it, there is still a deep need for continued prayer on behalf of anyone who has been affected by it.

The annual Town Meeting has approved a $95.5 million spending plan for fiscal 2010.

TRIBUTE TO WOMEN, the YWCA of Greater Lawrence hosts its annual event from noon to 2 p.m. at the Andover Country Club.