Reading News

The process is nearly done for the Natick School Department to select an assistant superintendent, and the principal of the Parker Middle School is one of the two finalists.

Did you miss some news this past week? Take a look at the top five stories: 1. What Our Dads Taught Us .

The Dunkin' Donuts at 293 Main St. has reopened after closing for remodeling . The coffee shop has a new drive-through window, seating for 29 guests with interior booths, large flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi.

Five Coolidge Middle School students placed in Dr. Ladd's Massachusetts Science Poetry contest this year.

After a particularly tough year for the West Nile virus in 2012, Massachusetts health officials are bracing for what could be another busy summer for the mosquito-borne illness.

The Beaman Memorial Library Summer reading program returns Tuesday, June 18. The last day to log books is Aug. 13. Last year, children taking part in the summer reading program read 8,568 books in eight weeks.

With Father's Day just around the corner, we asked Reading and North Reading residents what exactly they've learned from their dad.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations .

A packed hearing on Beacon Hill Tuesday dealt with the issue of possibly raising the mimimum wage for commonwealth workers, according to an Associated Press report posted on WBUR.com .

Celebrate the Fourth of July in North Reading with a carnival, live music, fireworks and more.

Four Reading firefighters recently completed a grueling physical test known as the Goruck Challenge.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Senator Thomas McGee were pleased to welcome students from the Lynnfield Middle School to the State House.

For the second time in four days, flooding is possible in Reading from heavy rain.

Reading resident and owner of Atlantic Framing Judy Barolak recently proposed a paint and sip business to the selectmen.

Your father, husband, son or anyone else you plan to celebrate this Father's Day may be similar in taste and personality, or worlds apart.

The 2013 Winchester Farmers Market season kicks off Saturday morning at the Town Common , according to an announcement.

Wakefield Police responded to these and other calls for service on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

Ed, the Wizard and "Reading is Magic" will appear at Hazen Memorial Library in Shirley on Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. With the help of many volunteers, using magic, comedy and suspense, Ed the Wizard weaves together the importance of building and maintaining reading skills.

How do you celebrate the man who taught you how to tie your shoes, ride a bike, and-for the ladies-sized up your dates with a protective look in his eyes? Honor dear old dad by spending time together doing one of these activites in or near Reading : Take your dad to the Hillview Country Club for a round of golf.

Westborough - Readers and listeners of all ages are invited to "Dig into Reading" this summer in the Children's Room of the Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St. Registration begins Monday, June 24 , at Alexander Band; story and craft programs for preschoolers; weekly raffle prize drawings for children who register and record their reading ... (more)