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Bookstagrammer Grace Chlosta shares some of her top picks for cozy reads this winter.

After test results published Monday showed that Massachusetts students have lost ground, the state education commissioner announced Tuesday that the department will be taking a more “supportive” role with school districts. “We as an organization need to decide … are we willing to jump in and support our districts?” said Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Jeffrey Riley. DESE…

An apparent power surge in the center of Reading, Massachusetts, left part of Main Street closed for hours after businesses reported flickering lights, a burned surge protector and electrical smells, city officials said. Eight businesses on Main Street between Haven and Woburn streets, had power cut, according to the town. Firefighters, police and city workers were called to the area…

Problems have been piling up in Reading, Massachusetts, after a new trash company took over. According to town officials, some residents haven’t had their trash picked up in about three weeks because of delays by their new trash collection company, Republic Services. Town Manager Fidel Maltez told NBC10 Boston on Tuesday that the company claims to have truck issues...

Cary Memorial Library’s Michelle Techler is recommending a series for your summer collection.

Dozens of residents were evacuated Monday after a pipe burst in a senior living facility in Reading, Massachusetts. Reading fire officials said they were called to The Residence at Pearl Street, which is an assisted living and memory care facility, just before noon. Fire Chief Greg Burns said firefighters found the burst pipe on the first floor and realized it…

Police are urging residents in Reading, Mass. to keep their cars locked amid a string of break-ins.

Police in Reading, Massachusetts, said Wednesday that at least 15 vehicles were broken into since the previous evening. The incident happened overnight Tuesday into Wednesday on Center Avenue, Crosby Road, Green Street, Main Street, Park Avenue, Sweetser Avenue and Washington Street, police said. All of the vehicles were unlocked. Investigators are still not sure if it’s the same suspect, or…

In this month’s Page Turner, Cary Memorial Library’s Nicole Vandeyar suggests cozy reads for the winter season.

In 2021, few in the publishing industry worried that no one cared about books anymore.

Need book recommendations? From novels to poetry to non-fiction, New York City subway commuters share their favorite reads.

Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness, recommends “Inward” for anyone young at heart, in mind and in spirit.