North Shore Today News & Sports Podcast
With Rick Moore and Bill Newell
Weather – National Weather Service – Oppressive heat and humidity returns this week. A Heat Advisory has been issued for much of the region on Wednesday with heat indices 95 to 102F. Be sure to stay hydrated and look out for one another.
Moynihan Lumber Event – North Reading
Gas Prices Drop Slightly – AAA Report
Massachusetts’s average gas price is down 11 cents from last week ($4.74), averaging $4.63 per gallon. Today’s price is 38 cents lower than a month ago ($5.01), and $1.61 higher than July 18, 2021 ($3.02). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 11 cents higher than the national average.
The steady decline is due to lower domestic demand for gasoline at the pump and a much lower global price for oil. The cost of a barrel of oil is in the mid-$90s, down from around $110 two weeks ago.
“Global economic news is pushing oil prices lower and less expensive oil leads to lower pump prices,” said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast Director of Public and Government Affairs. “And here at home, people are fueling up less, despite this being the height of the traditional summer driving season. These two key factors are behind the recent drop in pump prices.”
AAA Northeast’s July 18 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be 15 cents lower than last week ($4.67), averaging $4.52 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 46 cents lower than a month ago ($4.98), and $1.36 higher than this day last year ($3.16).
| Region | Current Price* | One Week Ago | One Month Ago | One Year Ago | |||||
| Massachusetts | $4.63 | $4.74 | $5.01 | $3.02 | |||||
| Rhode Island | $4.60 | $4.71 | $4.98 | $3.04 | |||||
| Connecticut | $4.50 | $4.63 | $4.96 | $3.15 |
*Prices as of July 18, 2022
Essex Street Updates / Salem – Tomorrow, 7/19, Mackay Construction will be paving an intermediate course between Barton Sq and Washington St. Sidewalks will be open but expect no vehicle travel and parking between Barton Sq and Washington St between 7am and 3pm tomorrow.
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical ENSATS Summer Integration Academy entering 9th-grade students spend a day at Express Yourself in Beverly, MA working on an arts project. Repost from @expressyourselfinc
Hamilton Police Department – This pup was trying to cool off in Weaver Pond @ Patton Park but found it too muddy. So he headed over to the pool for a more refreshing swim. But he didn’t have his swim pass w/him & couldn’t give us his name or address. Can anyone help us to locate his family? Not chipped.
North Shore Community College – Students, faculty, and staff – indulge your sweet tooth! Enjoy FREE strawberry shortcake all week (July 18-July 22), 10am-1pm, at both the Lynn and Danvers cafés.
City of Lynn – The City of Lynn is looking to hire an Assistant Clerk for the Office of the City Clerk. To learn more on this position or to apply, click here: lynnma.gov/departments/pe
Rowley Police
Sports
Lynnfield High School Athletic Department – Motivational Graphic
St. John’s Prep
Day 1, Wk 4. Single leg box hop, chin-up, barbell hip lift, & weighted push-up. Our primer for the week ahead continues in the weight room. All signs pointing to some fast split times in the morning! @StJohnsPrepFB @sjpathletics pic.twitter.com/ch0WHuEkkm
— SJP Strength (@SJPStrength) July 18, 2022
The City of Lynn’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a second session to the Skills & Drills Basketball program for youth this summer! To learn more, see the flyer below or visit lynnma.gov! Sign-up link: lynnma.myrec.com/info/activitie
