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Reading Fall Street Faire Returns Sunday
The Fall Street Faire will take over portions of downtown Reading on Sunday for a busy day of festivities.

Dakota Antelman is a Patch reporter covering Arlington, Medford, Newton, Brookline, Malden, Melrose and Woburn. Email: dakota.antelman@patch.com. Twitter: @DakotaAntelman
The Fall Street Faire will take over portions of downtown Reading on Sunday for a busy day of festivities.

Educators gathered with supporters on Thursday as they continue to work under expired teachers and paraprofessionals contracts.
Much of the state saw drought conditions improve after rain last week, though a severe drought still persists.
Much of the state saw drought conditions improve after rain last week, though a severe drought still persists.
Much of the state saw drought conditions improve after rain this week, though a severe drought still persists.
Much of the state saw drought conditions ease after rain last week. But Stoneham still remained at "extreme drought" status as of Thursday.
Much of the state saw drought conditions ease after rain this week. But Wakefield still remained at "extreme drought" status as of Thursday.
Much of the state saw drought conditions ease after rain this week. But Malden still remained at "extreme drought" status as of Thursday.
Much of the state saw drought conditions ease after rain this week. But Melrose still remained at "extreme drought" status as of Thursday.
A current plan from 2015 is expiring this year. New efforts look to chart priorities and goals for the next seven years in Woburn.
The town is planning a brief ceremony to mark the 21st anniversary of the September 11th Attacks this weekend.
Portions of the DCR-managed Lynn Fells Parkway have long prompted questions and concerns. A recent crash shined a new spotlight on the area.
See road closure timing and information ahead of this weekend's festivities.
Phillips Charles is facing 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges earlier this year.
Malden will be one of at least two Massachusetts cities where the Brazilian Consulate will help set up voting options.
The event will feature performers at various host sites across Melrose.
Face painting, balloon art and an electric vehicle showcase are among attractions planned at the open house event.
Malden voters headed to the polls for Election Day on Tuesday. Here's how the city voted up and down the Democratic and Republican ballots:
Melrose teachers and paraprofessionals have been working without a new contract since the start of the 2022-2023 school year last week.
The cards will get riders free fare on the Commuter Rail through the end of the MBTA's ongoing Orange Line shutdown.