Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Peabody Awarded $34K MA Culture Grant, Seeks 2027 Applications (patch.com) — Peabody has secured $33,700 in Mass Cultural Council funding and is now inviting local schools, civic groups, and community organizations to apply for 2027 cultural project grants. The money supports popular Peabody programs like festivals, concerts, classes, and school enrichment, with applications due by Oct. 15. Residents and groups can seek support for new or continuing arts and cultural events that benefit the community.
• Peabody Schools, Chabad To Host Hostage Survivor Omer Shemtov (patch.com) — Peabody residents are invited to hear former hostage Omer Shemtov speak about resilience and healing at Higgins Middle School on Oct. 6, with the main program at 6 p.m. Hosted by Peabody Public Schools and Chabad of Peabody, the evening focuses on community solidarity against hate, with optional pre-reception tickets supporting event costs.
• Can Brooks' young core take the next step in 2026-27? (hockeyjournal.com) — Peabody senior Angela Fabbo is set to captain the Brooks girls hockey team this winter, even while rehabbing a torn ACL that may sideline her early. The preview breaks down Brooks' young but promising roster, returning scorers, goaltending strength, and key newcomers as the program aims to climb the ISL standings and push back into postseason contention.
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🗞 Nearby News
Danvers
Danvers, MA Conservation Commission — October 8, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
Papamechail Scores Twice as Field Hockey Takes Down Wheaton in OT (wpi.edu)
Lynn's Gayle-Bennett earns Moulton's service award (itemlive.com)
Salem
MA Shelters Extend Fee-Free Adoptions After Nor'easter Weekend Washout (patch.com)
Peabody Schools, Chabad To Host Hostage Survivor Omer Shemtov (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!