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Reading's Whitelam Books Welcoming Author/Illustrator Scott Magoon
Magoon's new graphic novel "The Extincts 2: Flight of the Mammoth" went on sale Tuesday, and he'll appear at the shop at 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Magoon's new graphic novel "The Extincts 2: Flight of the Mammoth" went on sale Tuesday, and he'll appear at the shop at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Christopher Kenton and David Macaulay graduated on March 17 after completing the 10-week training program in Stow.
Seniors Rebecca Kelleher and Harshit Pal were honored for academics, extra-curricular activities and community involvement.
Peggy Shukur, interim regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, will speak at the April 2 Social Justice Speakers Series event.
Roache is running for 1 of 2 open seats on the Board. Incumbent Laura Bates also is running to retain her seat. The election is March 28.
Alan Hibino said his team was motivated by the 2022 state final loss and that attention to detail and visualization were keys to success.
The van will be at Reading Town Hall on April 12, providing screenings that take less than 20 minutes. Most forms of insurance are accepted.
The 25 Educator Grants will help teachers buy hands-on learning tools, upgrade technology and increase history and diversity instruction.
Walter Varey was one of the 23 graduating recruits who completed the 10-week training program in Stow.
Here is what you should know ahead of the election.
Gregory, the incumbent, is running against challenger Kevin Coffey for the Select Board. The election is on March 28.
The Warriors (23-13-1) were the final at-large team to make the tournament. Find out their opponent and where and when they will play.
The June 24 event on Reading Town Square will feature music, dance, food trucks, a beer garden, community speakers, art and games for kids.
At 7:30 p.m. Friday in Lowell, the Warriors will look to win a 6th state championship. Here is what you should know ahead of the game.
On April 1, a donation station will be set up at the library where nonperishable items can be dropped off for People Helping People.
Here is a look at what residents should know ahead of the election.
The overnight closures in Andover are scheduled between Sunday and March 24, and are part of a lighting repairs and improvements project.
This weekend, Dayna Altman from "Bake it 'Til You Make it" will talk cooking and life, and the library will screen the film "Rumble."
After March 31, a $15 late fee will be added to the cost of registering dogs. The Annual Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats is on April 1.
A team of Northeastern University graduate students is working in collaboration with Burlington to explore 2 multi-use path projects.