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The Issue: An area dentist offers free dental care for those who need it while another practice prepares for a day of free care in December. Our Opinion: Hats off to both practices for making their services available to those who continue to struggle financially.

Projects involve lane restrictions and run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted.Route 662, Lake Road to Ontelaunee Trail, Perry and Richmond townships: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.River Bridge Road, Route 422 to Route 724, Amity and Union townships: brid...

TV highlights“Boston's Finest” returns for a second season at 9 p.m. on TNT.The winning couple is crowned on “Dancing With the Stars” at 9 p.m. on ABC.Around townChristmas on the Mountain Holiday Lights display, 6 to 9 p.m., Hillside Playground, 459 ...

Berks Catholic vs. TroyWhat: PIAA Class AA quarterfinalWhen: Saturday, 1 p.m.Where: Towanda High SchoolWinner plays: Imhotep (12-1) or Catasauqua (12-1), state semifinal, Dec. 7.

Senior quarterback Jed Wright and the Trojans' Veer attack pose a challenge for Berks Catholic.

The Associated PressSUNRISE, Fla. - Sean Bergenheim scored his first two goals in 18 months and Tim Thomas made 38 saves to lift the Florida Panthers over the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 Monday night.It was the first time Bergenheim scored since March 20...

Reading Eagle and wire reportsAndrew Harrison's three-point play broke a tie tie before twin brother Aaron followed with a 3-pointer with 1:20 remaining, helping No. 3 Kentucky escape visiting Cleveland State 68-61 Monday night.Trailing 54-44 with 7:...

Reading Eagle and wire reportsRight-hander Dan Haren agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, adding another veteran arm to Los Angeles' deep rotation.The deal includes $3 million in performance bonuses and a $10 mi...

An early mixture of snow and sleet is expected to change over to rain by noontime today, but heavy rains could cause headaches for travelers, according to AccuWeather. One to four inches of rain could fall over Berks Tuesday and into Wednesday mornin...

Mindy McCormick knew that since cuts to the federal food stamp program went into effect this month, more families would be in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.And as the social services director at the Salvation Army's Reading Citadel Corps, she ...