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/lZ8zUSf

The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. trib.al/ab5LyZm

The suit says 13 plaintiffs claim James Toltz, now 80 years old, abused them as young teens in the Peabody school system. trib.al/BH3RNXJ

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/iyTzfq2

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

Students entering 9th grade this school year will face higher MCAS scores when they graduate in four years. trib.al/tdoUXy4

The Cummings Foundation made the donation toward diversifying, strengthening and sustaining the next generation of educators. trib.al/FWI5Igk

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/GxNVOzu

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

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

Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. trib.al/3RkkyZv

You'll get a 6.25% discount on most smaller purchases this weekend, just in time for back-to-school season. trib.al/aAw5F60

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/pFlviz5

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

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said James Festa is charged with felony breaking and entering in Lynn Wednesday morning. trib.al/0cjbLNj

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

Here's when to see the Perseids pass over Massachusetts, and why it might be a little more difficult to see. trib.al/UgLz1WA

As unemployment remains high across the state, many local companies are still hiring. trib.al/SrOA2oq

The "give $5, get $5" effort runs through Aug. 21, with 100% of the money raised for the orgs; coupons are good through early September. trib.al/nu4yuxv

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/Y7XIl3q