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Building department called out for superseding Council
Building department called out for superseding Council

Councilor-at-Large Tom Rossignoll spearheaded a series of motions at a recent City Council meeting to ensure the building department will provide an explanation…

Burke School receives state recognition
Burke School receives state recognition

John E. Burke Elementary School received recognition from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Jan. 20, as it was listed as a 2025 School…

Region buried under a foot of snow
Region buried under a foot of snow

As the snow fell across the region and into Monday, local residents shoveled, sledded, and shivered their way through the day. LYNN Snow is still falling…

Higgins Student Resource Center has a new look
Higgins Student Resource Center has a new look

City and School leaders gathered on Jan. 15 to unveil the Higgins Middle School Student Resource and Support Center’s new logo, which was designed by seventh…

Tierney endorses Koh for 6th Congressional seat
Tierney endorses Koh for 6th Congressional seat

Former U.S. Rep. John Tierney has endorsed Dan Koh in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District, adding a high-profile name…

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Council revokes convicted felon’s license

Amanda Lurey
January 27, 2026

City Council revoked a Class 2 Motor Vehicle License held by Christiane Fischer, who is…

Building department called out for superseding Council

Amanda Lurey
January 27, 2026

Councilor-at-Large Tom Rossignoll spearheaded a series of motions at a recent City Council meeting to…

Region buried under a foot of snow

Sophia Harris
January 27, 2026

As the snow fell across the region and into Monday, local residents shoveled, sledded, and…

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AG Campbell challenges militarized and illegal deployments of federal immigration officers in Minnesota

For The Weekly News
January 27, 2026

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell recently joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in…

Healey announces new social media requirements to protect youth

For The Weekly News
January 27, 2026

In her third State of the Commonwealth Address, Gov. Maura Healey announced that she will…

DCR launches children’s libraries featuring Indigenous authors

For The Weekly News
January 27, 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced on Jan. 23 the start of…

Sports

This week’s schedule

Joey Barrett
January 27, 2026

Schedules are subject to change THURSDAY Boys basketball Excel Academy Charter at Peabody (6) Gymnastics…

Roundup: Locals shine in track and field

Joey Barrett
January 27, 2026

During Saturday’s MSTCA State Coaches Invitational, St. John’s Prep was led by Henry McDonnell (3rd…

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This week’s schedule

Joey Barrett
January 20, 2026

THURSDAY Track and field Peabody at Gloucester (4:30) FRIDAY Swimming and diving Peabody at Danvers…

Roundup: Running away with the weekend

Joey Barrett
January 20, 2026

It was an action-packed weekend of high school track and field as local athletes performed…

Lifestyle

Prince celebrates 100th birthday

Amanda Lurey
January 6, 2026

Surrounded by her friends and family, Phyllis Prince celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Prince…

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.

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2025 Peabody International Festival

Opinion

LTTE: A job well done

To the editor
January 20, 2026

To the editor: On Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, an electrical transformer exploded at the Essex…

LTTE: Council on Aging holiday party was a hit

To The Editor
December 22, 2025

To the editor: A wonderful Christmas/Hanukkah and Holiday Party was celebrated and provided by the…

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.

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Peabody Weekly News Thanksgiving Football – 2025

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Burke School receives state recognition

Amanda Lurey
January 27, 2026

John E. Burke Elementary School received recognition from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education…

George & Rachel Shaw Scholarship applications open

For The Weekly News
January 27, 2026

Applications for the George & Rachel Shaw Scholarship are administered by the Peabody Historical Society…

Behind the scenes at the big screen: Peabody’s Total Cinema Solutions

Dylan Pichnarcik
January 20, 2026

Amid Saturday night jump scares and swoon-worthy love stories, Total Cinema Solutions LLC, a Peabody-based…

Realtor Allison Brigham joins J Barrett & Company at the Cummings Center office

For The Weekly News
January 13, 2026

J Barrett & Company is pleased to announce that Realtor Allison Brigham has joined the…

Transforming learning experiences at Peabody High

Amanda Lurey
January 27, 2026

As student engagement is falling nationally, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School has found a way…

Students ask Schools to consider new fundraising avenues

Amanda Lurey
January 20, 2026

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School student representatives attended a recent School Committee meeting to relay…

Peabody TV announces youth opportunities

For The Weekly News
January 20, 2026

Peabody TV is launching a Youth & Adult Volunteer Program focused on sports and community…

New study shows increased seat belt use in Mass.

For The Weekly News
January 6, 2026

During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seat belts…

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