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State reports very high flu activity with cases climbing
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza…
Massachusetts fire deaths drop by 12% in 2025
Massachusetts fire deaths in 2025 declined from a seven-year high in 2024, with more than…
Bettencourt feels optimistic about the year ahead
Monday night was filled with pomp and circumstance as Peabody swore in its 2026 city…
Making headlines in 2025
As we ring in the new year, it’s only right that we take a look…
Salem man arraigned for possessing materials to create explosive devices
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, in partnership with the Massachusetts State Police and the Salem…
Spring water whets North Shore’s appetite
A natural spring flowing quietly beneath eastern Massachusetts has become the focus of renewed attention…
Sports
This week’s schedule
THURSDAY Track and field Peabody vs. multiple teams (4:30 – Swampscott) Boys basketball Marblehead at…
Roundup: St. John’s Prep icemen escape
A scoreless game after one period, St. Mary’s (Lynn) boys hockey team took a 1-0…
Roundup: Lady Crusaders cruise past Silver Lake
Bishop Fenwick won the first round of the Sue Rivard Tournament comfortably against Silver Lake…
This week’s schedule
THURSDAY No varsity events scheduled FRIDAY Girls basketball Bishop Fenwick at Tewksbury (4:30) Track and…
Lifestyle
Prince celebrates 100th birthday
Surrounded by her friends and family, Phyllis Prince celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Prince…
PMLPs 14th annual historical calendar now available
The 2026 Peabody Municipal Light Plant historical calendar was released last week, featuring photographs of…
Bridgewell gets hands dirty at Newhall Fields
Over 50 volunteers from Bridgewell and Newhall Fields Community Farm spent the morning completing various tasks, such as seed collecting, pot washing, landscaping, and planting, to give back to the community.
2025 Peabody International Festival
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New study shows increased seat belt use in Mass.
During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seat belts…
Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Maura Healey has declared January to be Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, joining…
State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed on Dec. 24 that an out-of-state adult visitor…
Peabody Institute Library calendar: Dec. 31-Jan. 7
Wednesday, Dec. 31 All locations close at 1 p.m. Creativity Lab – Open Lab 9:30-10:30…
Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
Following a successful application led by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the…
Rep. Kerans to host January office hours in West Peabody, across 13th Essex District
State Rep. Sally Kerans will host office hours across the 13th Essex District in January.…
Governors to Secretary Burgum: Lift the offshore wind stop work orders
On Dec. 24, Gov. Maura Healey joined with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gov. Ned Lamont, and…
Treasurer Goldberg encourages families to give the gift of education this holiday season
During this season of giving, State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg is encouraging family members, friends, and…