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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...

Beverly Sewing and Vacuum

Authorized Brother Sewing Machine dealer.  Brother CX7000S sewing machine $279.99.  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 $949.

Essex County

Beverly

Authorized Brother Sewing Machine dealer.  Brother CX7000S sewing machine $279.99. Basic sewing machine repair & tuneup $139.  Computerized $199.  ...

Colin J. West Plumbing & Heating, LLC

Colin J. West Plumbing &amp; Heating, LLC is a veteran-owned, fully licensed, and insured contractor providing exceptional service to our residential and commercial neighbors across the North Shore. When you hire us, you’re not just choosing another plumber—you’re choosing peace of mind. We provide our community with reliable solutions, uncompromising integrity, and fair, affordable pricing. I want more than just your business; I want your trust, so that when you "Call Colin," you can rest assured that your property is in professional, capable hands. Our Expertise Includes: Heating Systems: Specialized service and installation for both Gas and Oil. Boilers &amp; Water Heaters: High-efficiency upgrades and dependable repairs. Plumbing Fixtures: Expert service and installations for kitchens, baths, and commercial spaces. General Maintenance: Comprehensive solutions for all your plumbing and heating needs

Colin J. West Plumbing & Heating, LLC is a veteran-owned, fully licensed, and insured contractor providing exceptional service to our residential...

Lifesaving Nonprofit Critical Care Transport by Air & Ground

Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need...

Fall flavors are in!!! Pumpkin and Apple Crisp. Come in and try them. Add our new Sugar Cone Crunch topping for an extra tasty treat.

Scott Souza

Peabody

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Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

First Spiritualist Church of Salem

Learn the basics of palm reading at this fun and interesting mini evening class!
<ul><li>Brief History of Palmistry</li><li>Palm &amp; Finger Shapes</li><li>Fingers &amp; Thumbs</li><li>The Mounts</li><li>Major Line Identification</li><li>Minor Line Identification</li><li>Best Practices to Receive A Reading</li></ul>Taught by experienced palm reader, Bethany, you will use your own hands as your learning tool. Thursday, June 4 at 7pm. Attend in person or by Zoom. $30 class fee. Register at <a href="https://www.1stspiritsalem.org/general-clean-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1stspiritsalem.org/general-clean-1</a>

Local Event: Out on Your Limb: A Palmistry Mini Class

Out on Your Limb: A Palmistry Mini Class

Learn the basics of palm reading at this fun and interesting mini evening class!
Brief History of PalmistryPalm & Finger...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have experienced the excitement they bring to every performance. Appearing at first-tier venues across New England and beyond, this talented band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike.
Based in Boston, No Static is&nbsp;one of the top Steely Dan tribute bands in the country. These dedicated musicians specialize in expertly performing the music of Steely Dan, re-creating that amazing bluesy jazz-rock sound invented by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. As Dan fans know, this is no small feat. The music is complex, spanning genres, requiring precise attention to musical detail, with subtle grooves, sophisticated vocal harmonies, iconic solos, and time and key changes popping up when least expected. Steely Dan is not an easy band to pay tribute to.
No Static has been nailing it for over 20 years now and their sold-out shows tell the tale. With passion and warmth they cover the breadth of Steely Dan’s great catalog, attracting some of Boston’s finest musicians, and working with guest performers including Steely Dan band members Walt Weiskopf (saxophonist) and Jon Herington (Music Director/guitarist).

Local Event: No Static Plays Steely Dan

Gloucester

No Static Plays Steely Dan

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have...

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along with all your friends! Two grand pianos are center-stage with a team of outrageously talented pianists that seem to know every song ever written.
Each show is different because it's all request. And you or your friends might get called up onstage for a bit of good humored fun and some unforgettable you-tube moments. These shows are request oriented, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs. The dueling piano audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Audience members are pitted one-side-against-the-other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock, men against women, etc.
Dueling piano shows often take unexpected turns, like involving wait staff members, changing song lyrics or roasting popular audience members. There aren't many boundaries. It's one big sing-along party, swaying to the music and bellowing-out familiar lyrics. You're not just being entertained by the piano players - you are part of the show!
"Think YOU won't sing along? Just TRY not too.... I dare ya!"

Local Event: Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along...

Community Covenant Church

🌺☀️ Get Ready to Bring in the Aloha Summer Spirit! ☀️🌺
The countdown is on for one of the most exciting family events of the summer — Sadie Lady’s Tiki Tails Craft Fair &amp; Family Day Luau Party! 🐾🌴🍍
Join us for a tropical day filled with: 
🎨 20+ Amazing Vendors 
🍔 Delicious food from Bono Appetit Food Truck 
🫧 Bubble Tea 
🎟️ Raffles &amp; Giveaways 
🎯 Luau Games &amp; Kids Activities 
🏝️ Sadie’s Vendor Passport Challenge 
💙 Special visits with Lilo &amp; Stitch 
🥥 Hula Hoop Contest 
🎳 Bean Bag Toss &amp; Bowling Games to win prizes 
…and SO much more!
Bring the whole family, wear your favorite tropical outfits, and spend the day making unforgettable summer memories with us! 🌺🌊🐶
📅 Saturday, June 6th 
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
📍 Community Covenant Church 
33 Lake St. Peabody, MA
✨ Don’t forget to scan the QR code to pre-register your kids today!
📧 <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Stephanie@sadieladysecrets.com</a> 
📞 978-219-6739
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Local Event: Sadie Lady's Tiki Tails Craft Fair/Family Day & Luau 

Sadie Lady's Tiki Tails Craft Fair/Family Day &...

🌺☀️ Get Ready to Bring in the Aloha Summer Spirit! ☀️🌺
The countdown is on for one of the most exciting family events of the...

Sadie Lady's Tiki Tails Craft Fair/Family Day & Luau 

Red Rock Park

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi &amp; Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am June 6th 2026
Wear comfortable clothes.
You may want to bring water and sunscreen.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Local Event: Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park

Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am June 6th 2026
Wear...

In honor of the&nbsp;50th anniversary&nbsp;of the release of&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;-- the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and authentic Led Zeppelin experience and the only band personally endorsed by Jimmy Page, himself, announces a special concert series celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack.
Accompanied by a multimedia presentation inspired by the original movie,&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;will perform the soundtrack from&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same&nbsp;in its entirety. Harnessing the energy, virtuosity, and grandeur of Led Zeppelin’s storied 1973 performances at Madison Square Garden, this tribute is more than a concert -- it’s a resurrection of rock history, reimagined and re-ignited for a new generation.
Lez Zeppelin-All Girls. All Zeppelin.
Lez Zeppelin is a phenomenon. Since their formation in 2004, the group has stunned audiences all over the world with the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin. Unlike&nbsp;&nbsp;the typical “tribute band”&nbsp;Lez&nbsp;Zeppelin does not seek to imitate. Rather, they are a&nbsp;she-incarnation&nbsp;of the original. With swagger, intensity and virtuosity, these four women cover the entire canon, performing hits, deep tracks, epic compositions and acoustic numbers with utmost authenticity, as if they’d written the music themselves. Jimmy Page described it best after attending a Lez Zeppelin show in London:&nbsp;“They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”

Local Event: Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th...

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin -- the...

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Larcom Theatre

The Police Academy tribute band is one of the few younger acts in the tribute scene, bringing the energy, style, and sound of Sting and The Police at the height of their career. With authentic wardrobe, strong musicianship, and undeniable enthusiasm, they capture everything from the raw, stripped-down punk edge of The Police’s early records to the polished, synth-driven pop of their later hits.
Bandmates Joshua Jones, Jon McCracken, and Christian Hernandez share the same rock and jazz influence that shaped Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers, giving their performance a standout authenticity. With experience in acclaimed tribute acts including Jumping Jack Flash, Wild Child, and The Fab Four, they bring world-class talent, humor, and showmanship to every show.
From favorites like “Message in a Bottle” and “Every Breath You Take” to deeper cuts like “Murder by Numbers” and “When the World is Running Down,” The Police Academy Tribute delivers an exciting, authentic tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s.

Local Event: The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police Tribute

The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police...

The Police Academy tribute band is one of the few younger acts in the tribute scene, bringing the energy, style, and sound of...

The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police Tribute

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Discover the path to wealth creation, stability, and community during National Home Ownership month. This informative session explores why homeowners are significantly wealthier than renters and provides a foothold for those ready to enter the real estate market.

Local Event: National Home Ownership Month June 2026

National Home Ownership Month June 2026

Discover the path to wealth creation, stability, and community during National Home Ownership month. This informative session...

Topsfield Town Common

The Topsfield Historical Society’s Strawberry Festival returns June 13, 10am–4pm on the Topsfield Town Common, celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary with fresh strawberry shortcake, Revolutionary War reenactors (drills and musket firings), live music, a bouncy house, games for all ages, a library book sale, 50+ craft vendors, True North Ales, hotdogs and the Eggcelent Food truck, fresh popcorn, and more!

Local Event: Topsfield Strawberry Festival

Topsfield

Topsfield Strawberry Festival

The Topsfield Historical Society’s Strawberry Festival returns June 13, 10am–4pm on the Topsfield Town Common, celebrating the...

Job Posting: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) &ndash; Advanced Alzheimer&rsquo;s Care (Beverly, MA)
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and reliable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide hands-on care for a 67-year-old woman with advanced early-onset Alzheimer&rsquo;s. Nancy has a rare neurological form of dementia that has caused severe motor impairment and loss of verbal communication. She requires full support with all activities of daily living (ADLs). 
Open Shifts:
&middot;Tuesday: 4:00 PM &ndash; 7:00 PM
&middot;Saturday: 12:30 PM- 6:00 PM
&middot;Sunday: 8:00 AM PM &ndash; 1:00 PM 
(Hourly Pay: starts at $23.25/hr paid over the table based on qualifications and experience)
Location: Beverly, MA
Please note: These hours and rates are specific to the family's care needs and budget, and unfortunately cannot be changed. We kindly ask that only those who are available for the listed shifts and comfortable with the outlined pay apply.
Key Responsibilities:
&middot;Safely operate a sit-to-stand and Hoyer lift (training provided)
&middot;Assist with toileting and incontinence care (every 2 hours)
&middot;Administer medications as directed
&middot;Feed meals and snacks (spoon-fed; food is ground)
&middot;Assist with hydration (cup must be held)
&middot;Perform light housekeeping and meal prep
&middot;Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
&middot;Communicate effectively and respectfully with other caregivers at shift changes
Qualifications:
&middot;Prior experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer&rsquo;s, dementia, or other serious neurological conditions
&middot;Ability to lift and move 50 lbs
&middot;Must be able to bend, kneel, and assist with physical care tasks
&middot;Dependable, compassionate, and proactive
&middot;Excellent communication and teamwork skills
&middot;Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
If you&rsquo;re dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and want to make a real difference in someone&rsquo;s life, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

Help Wanted: Experienced Alzheimer's Caregiver...

Job Posting: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Advanced Alzheimer’s Care (Beverly, MA)...

Help Wanted: Experienced Alzheimer's Caregiver-CNA/PCA- Part Time -Beverly

Endicott College Baseball Team Drops College...

Endicott will now look to beat the nation's top seed in two straight games on Thursday to claim the national title.

Endicott College Baseball Team Drops College World Series Finals Opener

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Find Out When You May Come Across The Next...

State Police will conduct the checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Essex County this weekend.

Find Out When You May Come Across The Next Essex County Sobriety Checkpoint

Crime & Safety

Peabody City Council Backs Water, Sewer Rate...

The new fees include $200 for trash and recycling removal, an 8 percent water/sewer rate hike, and $25 administrative fee.

Peabody City Council Backs Water, Sewer Rate Hikes, Trash Fee During 6-Hour Meeting

Politics & Government

Annual North Shore Summer Pop Tab Drive To...

Peabody State Rep. Thomas Walsh joined staff to cook for families in Boston as his fifth annual partnership drive kicked off this summer.

Annual North Shore Summer Pop Tab Drive To Beneifit Ronald McDonald House

Community Corner

'A Day I Have Dreaded For Many Years': Peabody...

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt called the trash fee a "last resort" in preserving city services without a tax override.

'A Day I Have Dreaded For Many Years': Peabody Mayor's $200 Trash Fee Gains City Council Favor

Peabody's Olio To Host 'After Party' To...

The wedding and event venue, which closed for 15 months amid the COVID-19 health crisis, is ready to toast to making it to the other side.

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