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  • How a runaway lizard ended up living in Beverly

Also on today's calendar: Safety 80s Music Dance Party New Year's Eve Extravaganza - Early Show & Late Show and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Beverlyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 24, low: 20.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 22News wraps up 2025: The stories that got everyone talking on Facebook (wwlp.com) — One of 22News’ most-talked-about stories this year involved Goose, the runaway water monitor lizard who’s now being cared for at Rainforest Reptile Shows in Beverly and even streams live on YouTube. The broader roundup highlights other big Massachusetts moments from animal rescues to major storms and statewide enforcement actions that drove Facebook engagement in 2025.
   

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  • Working fire reported at 36 Corliss Hill Rd., Haverhill, MA.
    6:26PM on Dec 27: Haverhill, MA, fire department reports a working fire at 36 Corliss Hill Road. (Nextdoor )
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Cashier- Pay: $17.00/hr - $19.50/hr. - Beverly, MA in Beverly. Apply here.
  • Salem State College posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty (DAY), Economics, 2023-2024 in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beverly here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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