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Winter Reading Challenge: Books Like Us
Jan. 1-Feb. 20. Billerica Public Library invites residents to join us and participate in Beanstack’s Annual Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Simon & Schuster. Books Like Us encourages readers to picture themselves as part of this wonderful journey of reading!
We’ll be challenging you to read at least 600 minutes during the month of January (that’s about 20 minutes per day) and track that time in Beanstack. You can pre-register for the challenge and learn more here: http://billericalibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 a.m., call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone. We hope you join u
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The HEARTS Awards is a one-time special event being held in partnership and solidarity with thirteen leading industry organizations to honor thirteen companies that have shown outstanding leadership, empathy and service during the COVID-19 pandemic by going above and beyond in service to their industry and/or community. The celebratory event, which will pay homage to the “hearts and heroes” of 2020 will be held during June Total Home & Gift Market, and hosted by Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia.
The recent Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas had strong attendance and order writing including a record number of buyers attending for the first time. Dallas Market Center reported that 25% of buyers at the show were first time attendees, the largest percentage in more than ten years.
The Globe photographersâ best photos of 2020
Discover the stories behind some of the most memorable images from a long year.
By Boston Globe photo staff as told to Melissa Schorr,Updated December 24, 2020, 10:08 a.m.
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Barry Chin
October 23 / Brockton â What weâre living through now with the pandemic is going down in history, so it was extremely important to be out there covering it. I was actually on assignment to shoot a high school lacrosse game when I saw these two empty COVID-19 testing tents. Right before dusk, a few cars drove up and I jumped out of my car and shot a few frames. The color balance from the lighting mixed with sunset gave it that weird glow. It looked like science fiction; it looked otherworldly. âBarry Chin
BRISTOL SPOTLIGHT: Words matter to Dr Joseph F Ruggiero buckslocalnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from buckslocalnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
That’s why Joe Ruggiero, 58, believes he has one of the best jobs in the world.
Ruggerio owns Pinball Restorations in Eustis, where he sells pinball machines and restores them as well.
Going to work each morning is the highlight of his day.
“I love it,” he said.
Showing off his machines is another hobby of Ruggiero s, especially when he sees people’s expressions when they enter his showroom.
“They’re shocked,” he said. “They light up like a Christmas tree.
“Then they ask, Do you have this game? Or this one?”
While Ruggiero stays busy year-round, the holiday season is his busiest time of the year. Pinball machines can make for a unique gift.