North Reading Patch

The band famous for "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry On Wayward Son" will perform on the main stage on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. trib.al/txpvrHs

The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. trib.al/2G6tzwl

Check out the latest update from your neighbor on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/ShJdY26

People with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids at pharmacies and retail stores without a prescription. trib.al/nYSqzQ0

The Peabody mall is one of the Simon Property Group locations collaborating with Cradles to Crayons for the clothing donation program. trib.al/JRyvfJ5

Answer your neighbor's question on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/iZA80n3

Students entering 9th grade this school year will face higher MCAS scores when they graduate in four years. trib.al/OTdaTTb

One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/w8qpHcr

The ticket booth will open on Aug. 22 for the Fair that this year will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10. trib.al/LZhF8d5

With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. trib.al/hd80BCO

Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. trib.al/Q8wdhkv

You'll get a 6.25% discount on most smaller purchases this weekend, just in time for back-to-school season. trib.al/g7eMICD

Baker said this week he had problems with one part of the bill allowing some cities to restrict fossil fuels in new developments. trib.al/fc1lrB7

Another spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in a Massachusetts city, the third one after Shrewsbury and Fitchburg. trib.al/yb4K7fU

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said James Festa is charged with felony breaking and entering in Lynn Wednesday morning. trib.al/GkzWgZZ

The city will host the North Shore Career Center on Aug. 17. trib.al/jzK8va9

One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/Oc0Ma9T

Here's when to see the Perseids pass over Massachusetts, and why it might be a little more difficult to see. trib.al/pJCAG0K

The average rent paid in Boston was $4,878 this past June, compared with $4,164 in June 2021, according to the report. trib.al/EhYmjk5

A U.S. Census and Harvard University study shows how young adults migrated. Here are the top destinations for Boston-area millennials. trib.al/TJjRso2