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Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Reading

Massachusetts

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

Flow Family Medicine LLC

We are part of a movement towards direct primary care. With a simple and transparently priced monthly membership, you enjoy compassionate care for your family that is rooted in meaningful connection and trust- without the interference of insurance companies. No office co-pays, no phone trees, no hassles required to get high quality care that fits within the busy flow of everyday life. This is medicine that makes sense.

Essex County

Scott Souza

Peabody

We are part of a movement towards direct primary care. With a simple and transparently priced monthly membership, you enjoy compassionate care for...

Beverly Sewing and Vacuum

Basic sewing machine repair &amp; tuneup $139.  Computerized $199.   Authorized Janome, Necchi, Singer, Pfaff &amp; Viking Husqvarna dealer &amp; repair. PQ1600S is a high-speed straight stitching machine only $999. Authorized Brother Sewing Machine dealer.  Cutie breeze Quilting Frame $599.

Beverly

Basic sewing machine repair & tuneup $139.  Computerized $199.   Authorized Janome, Necchi, Singer, Pfaff & Viking Husqvarna dealer & repair....

Warrior Mom Giveaway (4 hours of cleaning service) 

All in a touch Cleaning

Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional cleaning service. Do you know a mom who has been carrying a heavy season, always putting her family first, and could truly use a helping hand? ✨ Nominate her by sharing her story in the comments or sending us a message. ✨ We will choose one winner to receive the cleaning service. Sometimes a clean home can be a fresh start — and we’re honored to give back to the women who do so much every day. 💛

Essex

Ipswich

Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional...

We Protect Home Buyers – Exclusive Buyer Agents

Buyers Brokers Only

We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home. We understand you may feel overwhelmed and nervous about buying a home. It's a big decision. Home buyers deserve a trusted, patient, and loyal advocate who has their best interests in mind. Home buyers should not have to question their real estate agent's loyalty. You deserve 100 percent loyalty 100 percent of the time. Buyers Brokers Only puts clients before commissions, having helped more than 2,000 home-buying consumers purchase more than $1 billion in residential real estate and avoid costly mistakes over over 20 years. Search "Buyers Brokers Only reviews" to hear what our clients say about us. Learn more: https://www.buyersbrokersonly.com/about?patch Book an Online Consultation: https://info.buyersbrokersonly.com/personal-home-buyer-consultation?patch

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home....

DiNapoli Painting, Your Full Service Residential Company

DiNapoli Painting Inc.

DiNapoli Painting has delivered premium interior and exterior painting services since 1993. Owner-operated, we bring precision, professionalism, and meticulous prep work to every home and business project. From historic home exteriors and interior rooms to kitchen cabinets and commercial spaces, our experienced crew provides detailed workmanship, free color consultations, and reliable service you can trust. Our team ensures a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Free estimates available — call today! 781-953-9680

DiNapoli Painting has delivered premium interior and exterior painting services since 1993. Owner-operated, we bring precision, professionalism,...

Join us this Saturday-- from 3- 6 pm at Caporale's Fine Wine &amp; Spirits-- Grand Wine Tasting...Lots of fun, learn something new and sample great wines from around the world!

Lynnfield

Caporale's Grand Wine Tasting~ Saturday 9.28

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Pauli's

Thirteen years ago, on what should have been just another quiet Fourth of July weekend, a small family-run sandwich shop in Boston’s North End made a decision that would change its future forever. Without a big advertising budget. Without a marketing department. Without knowing whether anyone would even care. The Barker family built a lobster roll so ridiculously oversized that it made people stop, laugh, argue and, most importantly, pay attention. They called it the USS Lobstitution. What happened next became part of Boston food lore.
The first story appeared in the neighborhood newspaper (North End Patch). The idea was celebrated by some and criticized by others. A rival restaurant questioned the audacity of using so much of New England’s most treasured ingredient for what many dismissed as a publicity stunt. But the debate only fueled the story. One television station became several. Food writers took notice. National media soon followed. Before long, the little sandwich shop tucked into Boston’s North End had become one of America’s most recognizable destinations for lobster rolls.
That one outrageous idea transformed Pauli’s.
Over the next thirteen years, the family-owned restaurant became a fixture on national television, including shows like the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Good Morning America, while earning coverage from countless local, national and international news outlets. More importantly, it established an identity that still defines the restaurant today: if customers loved something, Pauli’s wasn’t afraid to dream a little bigger.
As imitators emerged over the years, the family never stopped innovating. The original USS Lobstitution eventually gave way to the six-foot, 15-pound Lobzilla, once again capturing headlines and reminding people where the oversized lobster roll phenomenon began.
Today, thirteen years after the sandwich that changed everything, the Barker family returned to where the story started. Standing proudly in front of the USS Constitution, the historic ship that inspired its name, family members and employees gathered to unveil the USS Lobstitution 2.0. A new 15-foot long lobster roll overflowing with approximately 20 pounds of fresh lobster meat, it is the biggest lobster roll Pauli’s has ever created.
But for the Barker family, the sandwich represents far more than size. It represents the belief that a small family business with a bold idea can compete with anyone. It represents every early morning, every late night, every risk taken and every obstacle overcome over the past thirteen years. And perhaps most importantly, it is a reminder that originality cannot be manufactured.
“As we’ve watched restaurants unveil their own giant lobster rolls over the years, we’ve never been upset,”
said Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s. “If anything, we’ve been proud. It told us that one crazy idea from a little family business in Boston made people think differently. But every once in a while it’s important to remind people where that idea began.”
He continued, “We didn’t have investors. We didn’t have a giant marketing budget. We just believed that if we were willing to work harder, think bigger and have a little fun, people might notice. Thirteen years later, we’re still here, and we’re still dreaming bigger.”
While the USS Lobstitution 2.0 is available for large private parties, corporate gatherings and special events ($1,999.99 USD) Serves 80-100, the Barker family says the biggest sandwich they’ve ever built isn’t just about making headlines.
Throughout the remainder of 2026, as Boston celebrates its 250th anniversary, Pauli’s will donate several USS Lobstitution 2.0 sandwiches to military service members, veterans and first responders as a way of thanking the people who dedicate their lives to serving others.
“It felt right,” Barker said. “The original USS Lobstitution was inspired by one of America’s greatest symbols, the USS Constitution. As we celebrate this country’s 250th birthday, we wanted this anniversary to stand for something bigger than us.”
Thirteen years ago, the USS Lobstitution introduced America to a family business that refused to think small.
Today, the Barker family isn’t simply unveiling an even bigger lobster roll. They’re celebrating the idea that imagination will always outlast imitation, that passion can still outperform marketing budgets, and that sometimes the biggest stories begin in the smallest kitchens. Pauli’s is the 2026 Best of Boston winner for Best Gigantic Lobster Roll presented by Boston magazine and is ensuring they honor that title. 
For more information please visit: <a href="https://paulisnorthend.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://paulisnorthend.com/</a>

Local Event: The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

Suffolk County

North End

The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything:...

 Thirteen years ago, on what should have been just another quiet Fourth of July weekend, a small family-run sandwich shop in...

The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

Wakefield Independence Day Parade

Be a vital part of the biggest and best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts by volunteering as a sign holder to highlight the generous event sponsors. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8 and up (parents invited) from Wakefield and surrounding towns, offering a chance to see the parade acts up close in the staging area. Please sign up on the homepage of the parade website to participate. www.julyparade.orgLimited positions (about 100) - don't wait to sign up. Details are on the form.Thank you!

Local Event: Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade...

Be a vital part of the biggest and best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts by volunteering as a sign holder to highlight the...

Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

Salem Celebrates the 4th!
Bring your beach blankets and 
folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra&nbsp;music on Derby Wharf at the Salem
 Maritime National Historical Park for a&nbsp;grand celebration of our 
nation’s 250th Independence Day. 
Featuring&nbsp;live music, family fun, and fireworks launched over Salem 
Harbor, this&nbsp;is a quintessential celebration of the 4th of July. 
<a href="https://www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/118" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check back here for more information.</a>

Local Event: Salem Celebrates The 4th Of July

Salem Celebrates The 4th Of July

Salem Celebrates the 4th!
Bring your beach blankets and 
folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra music on Derby Wharf at the...

<a href="https://farmsprides4th.com/fireworks-6/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">From the Beverly Farms Prides Committee:</a>The Beverly Farms Prides 4th of July Fireworks will be held on July 4, 2026, at 9 p.m.&nbsp;This is a private event with wristbands sold. Wristbands are $25 each, with children 6 and under free. Only West Beach Sticker holders may enter the beach prior to 5 p.m. After 5, non-sticker holders with wristbands will be allowed on the beach.NO Alcoholic Beverages and NO Glass&nbsp;Containers will be allowed on West Beach during the day of the&nbsp;fireworks. All coolers and containers must be removed from the&nbsp;Beach by 7 p.m. on that day. No fireworks, firecrackers,&nbsp;or sparklers will be allowed.Certain sections of the Farms will be closed to vehicular traffic by 7 p.m. on the night of the fireworks.




<a href="https://farmsprides4th.com/fireworks-6/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More information can be found here</a>Patch Staff Photo/Scott Souza

Local Event: Beverly Farms Prides 4th Of July Fireworks At West Beach

Beverly Farms Prides 4th Of July Fireworks At...

From the Beverly Farms Prides Committee:The Beverly Farms Prides 4th of July Fireworks will be held on July 4, 2026, at 9...

Beverly Farms Prides 4th Of July Fireworks At West Beach

Reading Town Hall

At this fun event, the Reading Fire Department will make a massive mistake and move to terminate an employee. Why, you may ask?Because the employee in question had a series of transient ischemic attacks while on duty! The town will thereby show themselves to be moronic. We invite one and all to attend and witness them embarrass themselves.Sure to be the event of the century!

Local Event: Sham Trial

Sham Trial

At this fun event, the Reading Fire Department will make a massive mistake and move to terminate an employee. Why, you may...

🌱 Patch AM: See how Newhall Park just leveled...

Spotted on the Lynnfield calendar: The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli's Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

🌱 Patch AM: See how Newhall Park just leveled up Lynnfield Little League

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Swampscott

More North Shore Beaches Close Amid Scorching...

As beaches in Ipswich opened following this week's Merrimack River sewer rupture, beaches in Marblehead and Swampscott were closed. 

More North Shore Beaches Close Amid Scorching Heat Wave

Across Massachusetts

MA State Beaches, Parks Parking Free For 4th Of...

The fee waiver covers all DCR properties statewide as Massachusetts marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

MA State Beaches, Parks Parking Free For 4th Of July Weekend

Politics & Government

'Dangerous' Heat, Storm Threats Amid Historic...

Temperatures could hit 100 degrees in Boston on back-to-back days for the first time in more than 80 years.

'Dangerous' Heat, Storm Threats Amid Historic July 4 Weekend Scorching Stretch: See Latest Forecast

'Dangerous' Heat, Storm Threats Amid Historic July 4 Weekend Scorching Stretch

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Philadelphia

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'Why In God's Name?': Reactions To Sixers...

"There was the Babe Ruth trade out of Boston and then this is probably next," one analyst said, pointing to a lopsided Sixers win. 

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