Thursday, August 28: Peabody Teachers Getting a Raise…Cape Ann Getting Big Bucks to Fix Roads

Weather – Mostly sunny…low 70s

City of Gloucester

Free Breastfeeding Support for New Mothers

The #GloucesterHealthDepartment now provides complimentary breastfeeding support to new and expectant mothers in the Gloucester and Cape Ann area. Our public health nurse, who is also a Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC), is available for private in‑person or telephone consultations.

Call (978) 325‑5266 to schedule a free visit at home or over the phone.

This service is part of the North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership (NS MVP), which offers free, one‑time home visits up to one year postpartum. Services are fully confidential and available regardless of insurance status. Visit https://www.nsmvp.org/ to learn more!

Governor Maura Healey

Right now, Massachusetts students are sitting down for their first free, healthy lunch of the school year. Because we made universal school meals permanent, they’ll get a free, healthy lunch every day until they graduate. Feeding our kids is something we can all get behind.

Governor Healey at lunch with students.

Winthrop Vikings

Winthrop Vikings open up regular season with a win. Golf team opens with a 52-20 win over Saugus. Winthrop takes on Beverly at home Thursdaly at 4.

Beverly Panther

BHS golf beats Danvers 41-31 for their first win of the season. Drew Murphy with the low round 37 and a 6-3 win Tyler Chin-Along 38 6-3 Anthony Barror 39 6-3.