Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• TruNorth Bank To Host Free Peabody Paper Shredding Event (patch.com) — Peabody residents can securely clear out old paperwork at a free Shred Day hosted by TruNorth Bank's Peabody branch on Sept. 26. Locals may bring up to two boxes of sensitive documents for on-site shredding, helping reduce identity theft risks while safely decluttering.
• Moving The Chains high school football column: Seven teams, seven positives found from opening weekend (cnhi.com) — Peabody football fans got the debut they were hoping for as returning senior quarterback Dominik Mercier powered the Tanners' 40-16 win over Somerville, tossing four touchdowns and rushing for another in the spread offense. A North Shore roundup also checks in on nearby rivals like Danvers, Salem, Beverly, Bishop Fenwick, and Masconomet, highlighting early-season strengths and areas to improve after opening weekend.
• FKO to honor co-founder Debbie Kneeland Keegan's for 40+ years of leadership at annual Helping Families Gala (winthroptranscript.com) — Families in Peabody benefit directly from For Kids Only Afterschool, which now serves more than 1,800 children a year across sites including Peabody schools. The group will honor co-founder Deborah Kneeland Keegan's 40-plus years of leadership at an October 23 Boston Harbor gala that raises scholarship funds, helping local working parents afford before-school, afterschool, and summer programs for their kids.
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BITS & BYTES September 18, 2026: What's happening in the Berkshires and beyond! (theberkshireedge.com)
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High school roundup/scores: Late goals lift Belmont to thrilling soccer win (bostonherald.com)
Salem
Salem To Host Volt & Vibe Eco-Rider Showcase (patch.com)
Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Salem Crash: Police (patch.com)
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