Wellesley Patch

The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. trib.al/jjaSF3y

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/MLcJhmi

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/9P5IQxa

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

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/rQ8rLRY

With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. trib.al/I2m5gqD

Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. trib.al/gW7fDvP

You'll get a 6.25% discount on most smaller purchases this weekend, just in time for back-to-school season. trib.al/zpGbGK3

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/rHw8P6w

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/wElNEgW

Another spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in a Massachusetts city, the third one after Shrewsbury and Fitchburg. trib.al/O4EGePA

Another temperature record has fallen in Boston during a long stretch of heat. trib.al/T8rsUB9

Here's when to see the Perseids pass over Massachusetts, and why it might be a little more difficult to see. trib.al/9VmOKRO

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/fDF4Kkt

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

Your neighbor may have forgotten about borrowing a weed trimmer — or may have broken it. In any case, it can be awkward to ask for it back. trib.al/slbdkme

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in Massachusetts. trib.al/4P7dWHE

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/3J2EIXu

There were 56 less Massachusetts patients hospitalized with COVID-19 Thursday than the week prior. trib.al/b2fV6L9

U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said the hotline 1-83-END-H8-NOW is for reporting hate-based incidents or potential criminal activity. trib.al/e83yRUS