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The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. https://t.co/tEljaJGfXU

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People with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids at pharmacies and retail stores without a prescription. https://t.co/j2n5Gkq7fy

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Students entering 9th grade this school year will face higher MCAS scores when they graduate in four years. https://t.co/dXSbNYOLlk

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With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. https://t.co/6izLEO2WIT

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Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. https://t.co/2BhywHcPdw

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You'll get a 6.25% discount on most smaller purchases this weekend, just in time for back-to-school season. https://t.co/vyxHmv2NLY

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Baker said this week he had problems with one part of the bill allowing some cities to restrict fossil fuels in new developments. https://t.co/AeLDe4cj16

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Another spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in a Massachusetts city, the third one after Shrewsbury and Fitchburg. https://t.co/7tZdqmiIf1

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Answer your neighbor's question on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) https://t.co/Fw7cHsRSvs

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Here's when to see the Perseids pass over Massachusetts, and why it might be a little more difficult to see. https://t.co/1k4gPrVWzt

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The "give $5, get $5" effort runs through Aug. 21, with 100% of the money raised for the orgs; coupons are good through early September. https://t.co/6tyM8XEq7G

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Take a look through the latest jobs added in your area. https://t.co/sck7u1wRCH

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The average rent paid in Boston was $4,878 this past June, compared with $4,164 in June 2021, according to the report. https://t.co/VOTVs1tXc3

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A U.S. Census and Harvard University study shows how young adults migrated. Here are the top destinations for Boston-area millennials. https://t.co/57IG29qnTp

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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. https://t.co/gTnbBuKWyM

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From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in Massachusetts. https://t.co/oZrtnK3OjF

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There were 56 less Massachusetts patients hospitalized with COVID-19 Thursday than the week prior. https://t.co/jSdfBM7Yq8

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U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said the hotline 1-83-END-H8-NOW is for reporting hate-based incidents or potential criminal activity. https://t.co/w6w2dDpOaY

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Gov. Charlie Baker instead wants to initiate a 1986 ballot measure to force the state to return nearly $3 billion to taxpayers this fall. https://t.co/sfveRCaFVx

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A potential Listeria contamination has the Massachusetts-based company recalling thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat meat products. https://t.co/Wd9PGFendN