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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...

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...

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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,...

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Community Covenant Church

Community Covenant Church is excited to host our next Peabody Community Market on Sun. Aug. 9th from 3 to 6 p.m.
Shop from local craft and food vendors. Get dinner and dessert at the food trucks. Heavnly Dogs will be selling hot dogs and dessert can be purchased at Tiffany's Tasty Treats or from Ice Cream Squad.&nbsp;We're also collecting shelf stable items for one of our Scout's Eagle project. Help fill his neighborhood pantry with items such as dry baking mixes, seasonings, powder drink mixes, and more. Donate at the Scout table at the market for a coupon at Tiffany’s Tasty Treats LLC or to enter a raffle with D&amp;G Baked Goods
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Local Event: 2026 Peabody Community Market

2026 Peabody Community Market

Community Covenant Church is excited to host our next Peabody Community Market on Sun. Aug. 9th from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Join us for the Summer Preview and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet members of our community, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Summer Preview

Austin Prep: Summer Preview

Join us for the Summer Preview and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

Topsfield Fairgrounds

Sonny's Boxing &amp; Fitness Presents: Boxing at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
Experience an exciting afternoon of Olympic-style amateur boxing as Sonny's Boxing &amp; Fitness of Middleton hosts a thrilling event at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Watch talented athletes from across New England compete in sanctioned USA Boxing bouts, showcasing skill, determination, and sportsmanship in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime boxing fan or attending your first event, you'll enjoy an action-packed day while supporting local athletes and the surrounding community. Follow us on Instagram @sonnysboxingandfitness for day to day information.&nbsp;
Sunday, August 30, 2026 Topsfield Fairgrounds – Topsfield, MA Doors Open: 1:00 PM First Bout: 2:00 PM
Don't miss one of the North Shore's premier amateur boxing events!

Local Event: Fight Night at the Fairgrounds

Middleton

Fight Night at the Fairgrounds

Sonny's Boxing & Fitness Presents: Boxing at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
Experience an exciting afternoon of Olympic-style...

Salem Willows To Host 19th Salem Jazz & Soul...

The free, volunteer-run festival will fill Salem Willows with live music, workshops and vendors from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 15.

Salem Willows To Host 19th Salem Jazz & Soul Festival

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New Developments In Cyclospora, Salmonella...

The CDC is also reviewing more than 12,255 additional cases that have not been laboratory-confirmed or still require further investigation.

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'ICE Needs To Be Stopped': MA Governor...

Gov. Maura Healey heralded the bill as the "strongest law in the country to protect people from ICE."

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40+ MA Beaches Closed As Oppressive Heat...

Tropical humidity will make "feels-like" temperatures threaten 100 degrees over the next few days.

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