Two-alarm fire on Roberts Road displaces nine

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Two-alarm fire on Roberts Road displaces nine residents

Nine people and two dogs were displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out early Thursday, Aug. 13, at a three-family home on Roberts Road, with flames coming from the third floor. Crews under Acting Deputy Chief Joseph Fournier brought the blaze under control in just over an hour, and no injuries were reported. Somerville, Arlington, Belmont and Brookline firefighters provided mutual aid; those displaced were assisted by the Cambridge Fire Department's Office of Emergency Preparedness and the American Red Cross, and the cause remains under investigation.

Cambridge Patch

Harvard academic workers' union authorizes strike

HAW-UAW, representing Harvard's non-tenured academic workers, voted 94% on Aug. 14 to authorize a strike after nearly two years of stalled contract talks.

Cambridge Day

Dino Safari walk-through exhibit opens at CambridgeSide

A family-friendly walk-through exhibit with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs, and hands-on science activities opened at CambridgeSide Aug. 15.

Time Out Boston

Pups + Pints brings dogs and community fun to CanalSide

A free outdoor social Aug. 15 at CanalSide features adoptable dogs from Sweet Paws Rescue, pet vendors, live music, and lawn games.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Value Select performs comedy-music set at Middle East Upstairs

Comedy musician Value Select performs with JREG and Pondless in an all-ages concert Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in Central Square.

The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub

SwampaNova brings bossa nova, Caribbean grooves to Lou's

Local group Swampanova, featuring members of Bim Skala Bim, performs a bossa nova and reggae-infused set Aug. 15 at Lou's in Harvard Square.

Harvard Square Business Association

Harvard Square Vintage Market returns to Brattle and Church

The Select Markets Harvard Square Vintage Market runs Aug. 15 from noon to 6 p.m., featuring local curators of retro collectibles and clothing.

Harvard Square Business Association

John Kuntz stars in 'Starf*ckers' at Central Square Theater

The one-man show exploring parasocial obsession and celebrity culture continues through the weekend, with a performance Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Central Square Theater

Harvard Book Store hosts romance book swap

For Bookstore Romance Day, Harvard Book Store hosts a free book swap with The Amora Experience Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; RSVP requested.

Harvard Book Store

Paul Wall plays Middle East Downstairs

Rapper Paul Wall is scheduled to perform at Middle East Downstairs Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.

AXS

Robyn dance party comes to The Sinclair

'This Party Is Killing You!: The Robyn Party' is scheduled at The Sinclair Aug. 15 at 9 p.m., with doors opening at 8:30 p.m.

AXS

Elysium electronic music night at Sonia

Elysium, an electronic music night, is scheduled at Sonia in Cambridge Aug. 15 at 9 p.m.

Live Nation

War Memorial Rec Center begins summer closure

The War Memorial Recreation Center begins its scheduled closure Aug. 15 through Aug. 31, reopening Sept. 1.

City of Cambridge