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Spotted on the Peabody calendar: Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia

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In today's newsletter:

  • How downtown Peabody will transform for the 41st International Festival
  • How will Higgins' new principal change support for Peabody middle schoolers?
  • What happened before two Peabody officers were hurt at Northshore Mall?

Also on today's calendar: Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
  • Monday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Peabody To Host 41st International Festival October 4, With Food, Music, Art Downtown (wror.com) — Peabody's 41st International Festival is now set for Sunday, October 4, filling downtown streets with food booths, live entertainment, and family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, Foster, Main, Lowell, and several side streets will be closed or restricted as vendors, art displays, kids' activities, and cultural performances spread across Peabody Square, Courthouse Plaza, and nearby parks. Plan ahead for parking, walking routes, and plenty of eating.
   

• New Peabody Higgins Middle School Principal Eyes Collaborative Approach To Learning (patch.com) — A new principal is taking over at Higgins Middle School in Peabody, bringing a collaborative, student-support-focused approach shaped by years in Peabody Public Schools. Seith Bedard plans to expand a successful support model from Peabody High, emphasizing early help for struggling students and close partnerships with staff and families. Local parents can expect continuity plus renewed attention to student needs.
   

• Two arrested following robbery at Northshore Mall in Peabody (newportdispatch.com) — Peabody residents should know that a robbery at Northshore Mall led to two injured Peabody police officers and the arrest of two Boston residents. Police say the suspects tried to flee after allegedly stealing merchandise from Macy's, with one officer dragged by a vehicle. Both suspects now face multiple robbery and assault-related charges in Peabody District Court.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Danvers

  • Gov. Healey Appoints 2 New North Shore Community College Trustees (patch.com)
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Salem

  • Salem State Unveils New Meier Hall Mural Reframing Salem History (patch.com)
  • Salem City Council Moves To Ban Data Centers, Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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