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Bettencourt updates on anti-bullying initiative
Bettencourt updates on anti-bullying initiative

Mayor Ted Bettencourt addressed the community and shared progress updates for Peabody PROMISE: a community initiative launched earlier this fall to strengthen…

10th annual holiday stroll brought in community spirit
10th annual holiday stroll brought in community spirit

More than 500 community members attended the annual holiday stroll on Nov. 29 to have fun and support local businesses.  The holiday stroll, which has…

City outlines cemetery expansion, presale return
City outlines cemetery expansion, presale return

After an initial halt on presales for lots at Cedar Grove Cemetery due to around 20 remaining spaces, Mayor Ted Bettencourt reassured that presales will…

Lurey: Peabody’s election night faux pas
Lurey: Peabody’s election night faux pas

Peabody City Hall closed its doors to the public on election night, which was a departure from the pre-pandemic tradition of candidates, city staff, and…

City honors its heroes
City honors its heroes

Veterans, local and state leaders, and community members gathered to honor America’s bravest for their service to the country, with a ceremony featuring…

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AP exam success rises sharply among Massachusetts students

For The Weekly News
December 16, 2025

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Monday that the number of Massachusetts public school students who took…

Community Credit Union urges yes vote on merger

Sophia Harris
December 16, 2025

President and CEO of Community Credit Union, Nick Sarantopoulos, and Attorney Thomas C. Demakis are…

Municipal Light Plant enters agreement with Maine Wind projects

For The Weekly News
December 9, 2025

Peabody Municipal Light Plant is entering into a power purchase agreement with two Maine onshore…

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Local business owner convicted for money laundering

For The Weekly News
December 2, 2025

 BOSTON — A Wakefield woman was convicted of money laundering conspiracy on Nov. 24, 2025,…

City outlines cemetery expansion, presale return

Zach Laird
December 2, 2025

After an initial halt on presales for lots at Cedar Grove Cemetery due to around…

Council updates city fee requirements

Sophia Harris
December 2, 2025

The Peabody City Council moved efficiently through a full agenda Tuesday night, approving a special…

Sports

Tanners, Crusaders, Eagles honored at All-Star ceremony

Joey Barrett
December 16, 2025

LYNN — Laughs, iPhone camera clicks, and a boatload of athletic talent spread throughout Lynn…

This week’s schedule

Joey Barrett
December 16, 2025

THURSDAY Track and field Salem, Peabody at Swampscott (4:30) Gymnastics Marblehead vs. Peabody (7:45 at…

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Roundup: Girls hoopsters find hot hand

Joey Barrett
December 16, 2025

A 40-point first half catapulted Peabody’s girls basketball squad (1-0) to a dominant taming of…

A whole new look for the Tanners

Anne Marie Tobin
December 16, 2025

After losing nine seniors to graduation — three of whom were starters — and a…

Lifestyle

Lighting Ain't Easy

PMLPs 14th annual historical calendar now available

Chris Carrigan Brolly
December 2, 2025

The 2026 Peabody Municipal Light Plant historical calendar was released last week, featuring photographs of…

Bridgewell gets hands dirty at Newhall Fields

Amanda Lurey
October 7, 2025

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.

St. Ann’s Parish hosts annual harvest raffle with exciting prizes

For The Weekly News
September 30, 2025

St. Ann’s Parish of Peabody is having its Annual Harvest Raffle on Sunday, Nov. 23 with tickets available for purchase before and after masses, by mail, or by phone, and prizes include cash, a one night stay at Salem Inn, gift cards, and more.

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2025 Peabody International Festival

Opinion

Sophia Harris: Where have all the good men gone?

Sophia Harris
December 9, 2025

A question asked by Bonnie Tyler in 1984, and a question I ask today. Maybe…

Lurey: Peabody’s election night faux pas

Amanda Lurey
November 18, 2025

Peabody City Hall closed its doors to the public on election night, which was a departure from the pre-pandemic tradition of candidates, city staff, and voters gathering there to celebrate the democratic process.

Chris Carrigan Brolly: Protect yourself online in an age of scams

Chris Carrigan Brolly
November 4, 2025

Humans are the most valuable resource in the digital economy, and their data is being exploited by companies and criminals alike, making it essential to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect oneself.

LTTE: My thoughts on voter suppression laws

To The Editor
November 4, 2025

To the editor: You article on the voter ID laws currently pushed by Republicans (Wed.…

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Peabody Weekly News Thanksgiving Football – 2025

Peabody International Festival – 2025

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Peabody Ed. Foundation gets boost from North Shore Bank

For The Weekly News
December 16, 2025

The Peabody Education Foundation, with generous funding from North Shore Bank, has announced the launch…

School Committee bids farewell to Swanson, Hochman

Amanda Lurey
December 16, 2025

The School Committee was rather sentimental at its last meeting of the year as it…

Bishop Fenwick High School Honor Roll Quarter 1 2025-2026

For The Weekly News
December 9, 2025

LYNNFIELD   Dean’s List Evan Diranian: Class of 2028 Principal’s List Angela DiMattia: Class of…

Ward 2 Councilor-elect to host Community Open House

For The Weekly News
December 9, 2025

Ward 2 Councilor-elect Wendy Lattof will host a Community Open House on Saturday, Dec. 20…

Council says goodbye to Gould, McGinn, and Melville

Amanda Lurey
December 16, 2025

At the last City Council meeting of the year, some goodbyes and thank yous were…

Residential taxes set to rise in FY26 budget plan

Amanda Lurey
December 16, 2025

The City is preparing to increase residential taxes by an average of $415 during Fiscal…

Peabody earns $50K grant to improve cybersecurity

For The Weekly News
December 9, 2025

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s Board of Trustees approved $104,199,464 in new low-interest loans and…

Peabody students shine at Bishop Fenwick

For The Weekly News
December 9, 2025

Junior Elias Rodriguez, Sophomore Emily Legault, and Freshman Teddy Fleming have all been recently recognized…

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