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City to honor Jason Bernard’s memory with bench dedication
The City will host a bench dedication ceremony in memory of Jason Bernard, a beloved eighth-grade student, on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at Brown Elementary School.
New grants awarded for vital food support across Essex County
The Women’s Fund of Essex County has awarded an additional $40,000 in emergency grants to eight nonprofit organizations providing critical food assistance to local communities affected by SNAP benefit delays.
Arrest made in decades-old Peabody rape case
Darrell Lavoie, 59, of Nashua, NH, was arraigned in Essex County Superior Court on charges of aggravated rape, rape, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and breaking and entering, stemming from an incident that occurred in 1991, in which the victim was allegedly blindfolded and raped at knifepoint by an unidentified male assailant.
Teacher to ride 100 miles to honor Matt Brennan
The sixth grade class at Higgins Middle School has raised $100-200 in honor of their beloved science teacher Matt Brennan, and social studies teacher Vinnie Raponi is participating in the Best Buddies Challenge to raise additional funds for the program.
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 speeches, a flag folding, and a proclamation declaring November 11th as Veterans Day.
Councilor-elect details priorities in Peabody
Wendy Lattof won the Ward 2 City Council seat in Peabody with 62% of the vote, and is committed to making the city more walkable, affordable, and responsive to its residents.
Sports
High school football predictions (MIAA semifinals)
Joey Barrett – Weekly News Sports Editor No. 1 St. John’s Prep 35 No. 5…
Offensive explosion lifts Prep to title game
LYNN — St. John’s Prep proved again why it’s the No. 1 seed in Division…
Tanners snag first win of the season
WALTHAM — In a back-and-forth non-playoff battle at Leary Field that went down to the…
Crusaders upset, roll into semifinals
ABINGTON — The No. 7 Bishop Fenwick football team is off to the Division 6…
Lifestyle
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.
St. Ann’s Parish hosts annual harvest raffle with exciting prizes
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.
Peabody couple celebrates birthdays, 70 years together
Lydia and Larry McIntire celebrated their 90th birthdays and 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends from around the world.
2025 Peabody International Festival
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Peabody native earns top hospitality certification
Andres Saenz, a Lasell University student from Peabody, has become a Certified Guest Service Professional, the highest acknowledgment of awarding-winning guest service in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Peabody Schools see 20% increase in Early Literacy Skills over 3 years
Peabody Public Schools has been recognized for its comprehensive approach to early literacy, which has resulted in significant gains in student achievement, as evidenced by the data from the Massachusetts Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub.
Salem awarded state grant funding for 3 major projects
The City of Salem has received state grant funding to support three major initiatives, including the adaptive reuse of Salem’s historic courthouses, the El Centro redevelopment project, and the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Plan, all of which will advance the City’s goals for smart growth, sustainable development, and community well-being.
Peabody CFO reports steady school spending
Peabody Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2026 budget is on track, with 13.01% of the total appropriated budget expended through 25% of the fiscal year, although there are two areas of risk to monitor: health insurance and wage increases.
Brooksby Village welcomes Amy Sarro as associate executive director
Amy Sarro has been appointed as the Associate Executive Director at Brooksby Village, an Erickson Senior Living community in Peabody, after gaining experience at several other Erickson Senior Living communities.
EDEX Provisions evolves to meet customer tastes
EDEX Provisions, New England’s first Black-owned cheese shop, has adapted to customer needs by focusing on cheese and charcuterie platters, offering a Melting Menu, hosting pop-ups with local breweries, and providing a Cheese Club for cheese exploration.
Covenant Christian Academy student recognized for academic promise
Greta Baird has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognizing her exceptional academic promise as one of the top 50,000 students out of over 1.3 million who entered the competition.
Tiger An’s Taekwondo expands to Peabody with world-class instructors
Tiger An’s Taekwondo has opened its newest studio in Peabody, offering Olympic-level taekwondo training to students of all ages and skill levels, as well as hosting birthday parties, tournaments, fundraisers, and demonstrations.