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Higgins students give trying it a try
Higgins students give trying it a try

Higgins Middle School got a visit from WPS Institute Wednesday morning. The group also brought along community partners from different careers to show…

Peabody schools mourn death of student
Peabody schools mourn death of student

During the School Committee’s budget meeting Monday night, Mayor Ted Bettencourt started the meeting with a moment of silence for the death of an…

St. John’s Prep graduates 288 seniors
St. John’s Prep graduates 288 seniors

DANVERS — St. John’s Prep held its 115th Commencement service on Saturday afternoon as 288 seniors graduated. Head of Schools Edward P. Hardiman, Ph.D….

Sandmagination blends science and play at Northshore Mall
Sandmagination blends science and play at Northshore Mall

A new play space at the Northshore Mall is offering kids more than just a sandbox — it’s inviting them into a world of imagination, engineering, and clean,…

Freshmen lead the way in civic engagement
Freshmen lead the way in civic engagement

Ninth grade students at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School showcased community-centered presentations last Wednesday as part of the school’s annual…

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News

City gets an internet boost

Elizabeth Della Piana
May 27, 2025

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s…

Peabody schools mourn death of student

Elizabeth Della Piana
May 20, 2025

During the School Committee’s budget meeting Monday night, Mayor Ted Bettencourt started the meeting with…

Narcotics investigation leads to Central Street arrest

For The Weekly News
May 20, 2025

Following a two-month investigation into suspected narcotics activity, the Peabody Police Department executed a court-authorized…

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Victoryia Carter awarded Cara Murtagh scholarship

For The Weekly News
May 20, 2025

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, David Gravel, President & Chairperson of the Board, joined with…

Essex Tech strikes gold at state SkillsUSA conference

For The Weekly News
May 20, 2025

DANVERS — Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School (Essex Tech) is celebrating a record-breaking…

Essex Tech opposes admission by lottery

For The Weekly News
May 20, 2025

DANVERS — As Massachusetts officials consider shifting vocational school admissions to a lottery system, Essex…

Sports

ROUNDUP: Crusaders’ girls tennis team upsets another

Joey Barrett
June 3, 2025

Call it another game, another tournament upset for No. 21 Bishop Fenwick. After defeating No.…

Tanners’ memorable season ends after close loss

Mark Aboyoun
June 3, 2025

You could call it a standout season for Peabody’s girls lacrosse team — one that…

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Bishop Fenwick takes down St. Mary’s in D3 tournament

Mark Aboyoun
June 3, 2025

After meeting twice in Catholic Central League action, No. 9 Bishop Fenwick hosted No. 24…

PHS hosts College Signing Recognition Day

Joey Barrett
June 3, 2025

Peabody High and Athletic Director Dennis Desroches held College Signing Recognition Day for 28 student-athletes…

Lifestyle

Peabody Institute Library Events Jan. 23 – 28

For The Weekly News
January 21, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 23 Baby Storytime 10 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Tech Lab For parents and caregivers with…

Peabody’s Life Time guides client toward fitness goals

Luke Acton
January 7, 2025

Every New Year, a fresh crop of fitness hopefuls come to nearby gyms in droves…

Kids: Hand Sewing Class at the Peabody Institute Library

For The Weekly News
December 10, 2024

Come join us to learn how to hand sew a simple craft on Monday, Dec.…

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Opinion

LTTE: A student commits suicide and a superintendent misses the mark

To The Editor
June 4, 2025

In Peabody MA, a middle school student recently committed suicide and among the known causes…

Smoller: Drinking tea on the sly

To The Editor
June 4, 2025

Like most of their Essex County neighbors, locals boycotted the drinking of tea after the…

Editorial: White South Africans don’t deserve special refugee status

Guest Editorial
May 20, 2025

Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board. Two contradictory events this week illustrate…

Lydon: Massachusetts housing crisis threatens residents’ public health

Guest Commentary
May 13, 2025

Johanna Lydon Massachusetts is facing a severe housing crisis. According to Zillow Rentals, the average…

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Gov. Healey announces Regie Gibson as Massachusetts Inaugural Poet Laureate

For The Weekly News
June 4, 2025

SALEM — At the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Governor…

School Committee works on budget cuts

Elizabeth Della Piana
May 20, 2025

The School Committee met Monday night to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.  Superintendent Dr.…

Bukia Chalvire appointed to Board of Registrars

Isaac Green
April 29, 2025

Bukia “Kia” Chalvire, a longtime community volunteer and public servant, has been appointed to the…

Peabody Chamber wants insurance burden lifted

Luke Acton
April 22, 2025

The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce announced its involvement in a campaign to oppose efforts…

Higgins students give trying it a try

Elizabeth Della Piana
June 4, 2025

Higgins Middle School got a visit from WPS Institute Wednesday morning. The group also brought…

Sandmagination blends science and play at Northshore Mall

Isaac Green
May 6, 2025

A new play space at the Northshore Mall is offering kids more than just a…

Democrats to Hold Caucus May 3

Isaac Green
April 29, 2025

Local Democrats will soon have the chance to make their voices heard at the grassroots…

Police chief’s contract gets extended

Luke Acton
April 22, 2025

Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced on Tuesday that Police Chief Thomas Griffin received a three-year contract…

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