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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…

City Council reaches historic milestone
City Council reaches historic milestone

This year’s inauguration marked an important milestone for the City of Peabody, as the City Council now has the most women it’s ever had, with five. Those…

Corriveau becomes city’s first councilor of color
Corriveau becomes city’s first councilor of color

Following last Monday’s inauguration, Councilor-at-Large Jaclyn Corriveau has become Peabody’s first person of color to be sworn into City Council….

Prince celebrates 100th birthday
Prince celebrates 100th birthday

Surrounded by her friends and family, Phyllis Prince celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Prince moved to the North Shore from Rhode Island when she…

Bettencourt feels optimistic about the year ahead
Bettencourt feels optimistic about the year ahead

Monday night was filled with pomp and circumstance as Peabody swore in its 2026 city government officials. The evening began with a musical prelude by…

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News

Cummings invests $51,000 in local nonprofits

Dylan Pichnarcik
January 13, 2026

Woburn-based property developer, Cummings Properties, has kicked off 2026 with another year of giving back…

Peabody firefighters graduate from Academy

For The Weekly News
January 13, 2026

State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership announced the graduation of…

Rep. Walsh delivers pop-tabs, supplies to Ronald McDonald House

For The Weekly News
January 13, 2026

Just before Christmas, Rep. Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody) joined the Ronald McDonald House Charities-NE’s Leadership…

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Lattof proposes Complete Streets safety committee

Amanda Lurey
January 13, 2026

Ward 2 Councilor Wendy Lattof formally introduced her proposal to establish a Complete Streets -…

Council approves fortune teller license

Amanda Lurey
January 13, 2026

After a recent public hearing, the City Council unanimously approved a fortune teller license for…

Peabody TV wins 8 media awards

Amanda Lurey
January 13, 2026

Peabody TV won eight awards this year from the Alliance for Community Media – Northeast…

Sports

A Maraio milestone

Anne Marie Tobin
January 13, 2026

Roundup: Two wins for Peabody hoopsters

Joey Barrett
January 13, 2026

Both the Peabody boys and girls basketball teams earned victories Monday night. The boys improved…

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Team of the Week – Bishop Fenwick girls basketball

Joey Barrett
January 13, 2026

You know what I’ve been thinking? With three tough tests, Bishop Fenwick’s girls basketball team,…

Fenwick closes strong against St. Mary’s in battle of unbeatens

Anne Marie Tobin
January 13, 2026

In a battle between undefeated rivals, Wednesday’s (Jan. 7) game was up for grabs heading…

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: 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.

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.

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Peabody Weekly News Thanksgiving Football – 2025

Peabody International Festival – 2025

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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…

Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.

For The Weekly News
January 6, 2026

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

For The Weekly News
January 6, 2026

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

For The Weekly News
December 29, 2025

On Dec. 24, Gov. Maura Healey joined with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gov. Ned Lamont, and…

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…

Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

For The Weekly News
January 6, 2026

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

For The Weekly News
December 29, 2025

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

For The Weekly News
December 29, 2025

Wednesday, Dec. 31 All locations close at 1 p.m. Creativity Lab – Open Lab 9:30-10:30…

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