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Also on today's calendar: Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Beverly Student Named National Merit Commended Student (patch.com) — A Beverly senior at Bishop Fenwick High School has been recognized as a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 50,000 PSAT takers nationwide. Jessica Hynes, a Saints Academy in Beverly graduate and active student leader, was praised for her academic promise and encouraged to keep developing her talents.
2. 'Football sparked something in me': Beverly star relishes leading role (bostonherald.com) — Beverly High senior running back Sean Okhuozagbon is powering the Panthers' offense while carrying a 4.08 GPA and emerging as a school-wide leader. After a 203-yard rushing performance against Revere, he's focused on guiding Beverly to more wins, including a road matchup with Lynn Classical, and hopes his hard work on the field and in the classroom leads to a college football opportunity.
3. Claire Gravel Murder: Where is John Carey Now? (moviedelic.com) — Residents may remember the 1986 killing of 20-year-old Claire Gravel, whose body was found in a wooded area off Route 128 in Beverly. This piece explains how preserved evidence and new DNA testing eventually tied John Carey to her strangulation, leading to his 2026 first-degree murder conviction and life sentence, while his legal team continues to pursue an appeal.
4. Mike Campbell Brings The Dirty Knobs to Farm Aid, Four Decades After Backing Dylan at the Festival's Debut: 'It Was Quite a Moment' (billboard.com) — Mike Campbell is still buzzing about a "stupendous" show his band The Dirty Knobs just played at The Cabot in Beverly while gearing up for a Farm Aid performance in Virginia Beach. Reflecting on his history with Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, Campbell explains how his current band offers a bluesier, more personal take on rock that he hopes feels like "soul healing" for audiences.
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