Thursday, August 18 – Brush Fires in Lynn & Saugus – Former Gym Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault – Community News & Photos

 

Weather – National Weather Service – [Today] A mixture of clouds & sunshine with dry weather today other than the low risk of a brief spot shower. Highs generally between 80 and 85 with comfortable humidity. It will be a bit breezy, but overall a very nice day is on tap for the region.

Community Updates – Photos – Sports

Danvers Police – Multiple sightings of a bear have been reported in the area of Kirkbride Drive and Maple Street Wednesday morning. Massachusetts Environmental Police also responded.

City of Beverly – Need to get rid of household hazardous waste? The #CityofSalemMA is hosting a collection day on Saturday!

Danvers Library – CONGRATS to this lucky Summer Reading Program raffle winner! She’s “beary” excited” to take home the LEGO Friends treehouse set. Kids read for over 1,000 hours this summer!

Danvers Library – CONGRATS to the winner of the Barbie kit, a Summer Reading Program prize! Nearly 500 kids participated in the Summer Reading Challenge this year.

Peabody Institute Library – Stop by the South Branch Library this Saturday, August 20th between 10 and 12 to grab a summer reading themed craft kit! Take your kit home with you or put it together in the Library! All materials are provided and kits are available while supplies last.

Salem Public Works – Work in progress at 3 King Street for sidewalk repair. Have a request for City Services? Click here http://seeclickfix.com/salem_ma. Simply choose a category, enter the location of the request, add an image, type a description, follow the prompts, and submit!

City of Lynn – The City of Lynn is currently in “Drought Watch” status. Massachusetts is experiencing critical drought conditions due to minimal precipitation and high temperatures.

Hamilton Police Department – Our Citizen’s Police Academy is back this fall! Classes will be held on 9 consecutive Wednesdays eve’s beginning 9/21. Click on the link for complete details & download the application. The deadline to apply is 9/10. https://hamiltonma.gov/government/police-department/citizens-police-academy/

Essex Tech – We are currently looking for Substitute Teachers! Click the link to apply and see what other positions are available https://buff.ly/3z8sw9h

Not local, not sure where this goes, but interesting video

Sports

Gloucester Athletics – Exciting work going on as they build the new tennis courts at GHS

Swampscott Hockey – Don’t miss out on a great time at our 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament, spots are filling up fast so sign up before deadline Mon 8/22