Nor'easter: heavy rain, strong winds this weekend

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State warns of heavy rain and strong winds this weekend

State officials are urging residents to prepare for a weekend nor'easter expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across Eastern Massachusetts. The storm could deliver 2 to 6 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 60 mph, with potential for flooding, downed trees, and power outages. Drivers should expect slow travel and follow local instructions regarding road closures.

Mass.gov

DJ Costa performs at Memoire tonight at 10 p.m.

DJ Costa performs tonight at 10 p.m. at Memoire; 21-plus event.

Memoire

Indra Jatra festival brings Nepali traditions to Rivergreen Park today

The Indra Jatra Festival takes place today from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rivergreen Park, with traditional music, ritual dances, and cultural programming.

Newah Organization of New England, USA

Millennial speed-dating at Short Path tonight

Millennial Speed-Dating takes place tonight from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., for ages 30 to 45.

Skip the Small Talk

Dancehall and Afrobeats party at Karma Lounge tonight

The 'Tell a friend to Tell a friend' party takes place tonight from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Karma Lounge, 355 Ferry St., with dancehall, soca, Afrobeats, kompa, hip-hop, and R&B; 21-plus.

BeatsToRapOn

State opens $1M cell phone-free schools grant program

Massachusetts on September 24 announced a $1 million competitive grant program to help schools reduce student cellphone use; applications are due October 21.

Mass.gov

Everett man indicted in $12.2M Treasury-check fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors on September 24 indicted four Massachusetts men, including Lindsley Georges of Everett, in an alleged $12.2 million Treasury-check laundering scheme.

Mass Daily News

Everett Youth Soccer at Rivergreen Park today

Everett Youth Soccer takes place today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rivergreen Park.

Everett Recreation and Enrichment