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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...

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

Essex County

Beverly

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...

Little Explorers Developmental Playgroups offers arts and crafts, music and movement, fine and gross motor activities, and sensory experiences for children 0-5 years old. Come check out a "Messy Baby", "Super Siblings" or "Paint with a Twist" playgroup this fall at the NSJCC. Open to the public. For playgroup descriptions, times and locations, visit <a href="http://www.leplaygroups.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leplaygroups.com</a> Fall Registration begins August 15th. Fall 6 Week Sessions start the week of Sept. 12th. Come explore with us!

Little Explorers Developmental Playgroups offers arts and crafts, music and movement, fine and gross motor activities, and sensory experiences for children 0-5 years old. Come check out a "Messy Baby", "Super Siblings" or "Paint with a Twist" playgroup this fall at the NSJCC. Open to the public.

For playgroup descriptions, times and locations, visit <a href="http://www.leplaygroups.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leplaygroups.com</a> Fall Registration begins August 15th.

Fall 6 Week Sessions start the week of Sept. 12th. Come explore with us!

Scott Souza

Peabody

Little Explorers Playgroups

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Danvers

Lynnfield

Salem

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Swampscott

Marblehead

North Reading

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Essex

Gloucester

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Stargazing over Preston Beach

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Peabody Extends Cataldo Ambulance Contract...

The city also retains an option for an additional two-year extension through June 30, 2031.

Peabody Extends Cataldo Ambulance Contract Through 2029

Health & Fitness

$50K Gift Gives $1 Million Save The Glover!...

Save the Glover! and the Swampscott Historical Commission have raised nearly $600K toward their $1 million goal to preserve the building.

$50K Gift Gives $1 Million Save The Glover! Campaign A Boost

Community Corner

Beverly Warrior Weekend To Commemorate 250th...

Col. Bailey's 2nd Massachusetts Regiment reenactors will be at this year's 4th annual event on May 16 and May 17 at Beverly High School.

Beverly Warrior Weekend To Commemorate 250th Revolutionary War Anniversary In 2026

"Incredibly Disheartening": Vandals Target...

"It was incredibly disheartening to come in and see that," said Liz Green of Three Sisters Garden Project.

"Incredibly Disheartening": Vandals Target Massachusetts Farm Growing Food For People In Need

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Business Groups Object To Paper Bag Fee In...

The National Federation of Independent Businesses is one of the industry groups opposed to a bag fee or ban.

Business Groups Object To Paper Bag Fee In Massachusetts Environmental Bond Bill

Business

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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