There were 56 less Massachusetts patients hospitalized with COVID-19 Thursday than the week prior. trib.al/DzWkaec

The 20 new cats are in addition to the Florida kittens and catch at the Northeast Animal Shelter for this weekend's "adopt-a-thon." trib.al/p1GU8gL

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in Massachusetts. trib.al/3Z3hokM

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. trib.al/gX6AoRj

A U.S. Census and Harvard University study shows how young adults migrated. Here are the top destinations for Boston-area millennials. trib.al/QayBnuc

The average rent paid in Boston was $4,878 this past June, compared with $4,164 in June 2021, according to the report. trib.al/JO6WgF9

Here's when to see the Perseids pass over Massachusetts, and why it might be a little more difficult to see. trib.al/u8BwULF

Another spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in a Massachusetts city, the third one after Shrewsbury and Fitchburg. trib.al/xJZZstF

Baker said this week he had problems with one part of the bill allowing some cities to restrict fossil fuels in new developments. trib.al/asiFH2a

You'll get a 6.25% discount on most smaller purchases this weekend, just in time for back-to-school season. trib.al/UQqHKLc

Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. trib.al/MznusGy

With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. trib.al/KbpIvWv

The ticket booth will open on Aug. 22 for the Fair that this year will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10. trib.al/ZlI9w1a

The Cummings Foundation made the donation toward diversifying, strengthening and sustaining the next generation of educators. trib.al/OVGKL4h

The Salem state representative and former Salem police chief is vying for the open set with Jonathan Blodgett not seeking re-election. trib.al/TN8w86D

Students entering 9th grade this school year will face higher MCAS scores when they graduate in four years. trib.al/lKPrGs2

People with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids at pharmacies and retail stores without a prescription. trib.al/Q8Tgo9E

The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. trib.al/9kjv0dI

Patti Drinkwater's family is organizing the "Patti Plunge" on Aug. 25 at West Beach. trib.al/EU7sS59

The band famous for "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry On Wayward Son" will perform on the main stage on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. trib.al/X2PAfSP