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

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/AXbtjBv

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/26YRi9j

Students entering 9th grade this school year will face higher MCAS scores when they graduate in four years. trib.al/ZbE3fyx

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/bQiteHz

With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. trib.al/BQBozH1

Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. trib.al/9qid3Om

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

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/oRGDrRq

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

Check out the latest update from your neighbor on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/lsZp3t9

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

Here's when to see the Perseids pass over Massachusetts, and why it might be a little more difficult to see. trib.al/obM6lws

The 22-year-old was struck by lightning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. trib.al/3WFuWmi

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/dcowmFJ

Check out the latest update from your neighbor on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/MhRLMB4

A U.S. Census and Harvard University study shows how young adults migrated. Here are the top destinations for Boston-area millennials. trib.al/mn2rRuU

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/Es4tvgh

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in Massachusetts. trib.al/8h0wOD3

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/eCseCWx