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Local business owner convicted for money laundering
BOSTON — A Wakefield woman was convicted of money laundering conspiracy on Nov. 24, 2025,…
City outlines cemetery expansion, presale return
After an initial halt on presales for lots at Cedar Grove Cemetery due to around…
Council updates city fee requirements
The Peabody City Council moved efficiently through a full agenda Tuesday night, approving a special…
Peabody and Lynn Police assist in drug bust
The Peabody Police Department and the Lynn Police Department, working in close partnership through a…
Peabody’s PROMISE offers community update, workshop
The City has shared that Peabody PROMISE — a community initiative launched earlier this fall…
DA Tucker shares advice regarding crypto crime
For Fraud Awareness Week, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker is sharing some warning signs…
Sports
Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
WESTWOOD — Thursday’s game looked as if it was all but over when Xaverian grabbed…
Fenwick can’t defend home field against St. Mary’s
If it were a boxing match, Bishop Fenwick would have been given a standing eight…
St. John’s Prep comes back twice, but falls in title game
LEOMINSTER — A state championship game carries plenty of emotion — no matter the sport.…
Lifestyle
PMLPs 14th annual historical calendar now available
The 2026 Peabody Municipal Light Plant historical calendar was released last week, featuring photographs of…
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.
2025 Peabody International Festival
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Facing economic uncertainty, city and town officials brace for impact
Roughly halfway through the fiscal year that started in July, tax collections are generally in…
Legislature prioritizes affordability in recently passed budget
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a supplemental budget that prioritizes affordability for Massachusetts residents and protections…
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.
State legislature votes to protect integrity of the U.S. Constitution
On Nov. 20, the Massachusetts Legislature passed joint resolutions H.4692 and S.2684 which rescind all…
Rep. Walsh, Espinal family testify in support of Freddy’s Law
Tuesday morning, House Bill 4622, “An Act to Protect the Lives of Student Athletes; Freddy’s…
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.