SALEM — Hundreds of community members gathered outside of U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s Salem office yesterday to protest his anti-transgender comments regarding their role in youth sports teams. Many people spoke at the event, sharing their stories and support for the transgender community. This included local elected officials from Beverly, Lynn, Newburyport, and Salem, as well … [Read more...] about Hundreds gather to protest Moulton’s transgender remarks
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Art brings Portuguese culture to Peabody
Local artist and author Ana Patuleia Ortins will be exhibiting her paintings in the Peabody Institute South Branch Library on 78 Lynn St. until Monday, Jan. 6. Ortins has lived in Peabody her whole life, but the inspiration for the artwork on display is sourced from the country her father emigrated from, Portugal. A fisherman silhouetted by the sunset, bullfighting on the … [Read more...] about Art brings Portuguese culture to Peabody
Fire leaves 34 homeless in Peabody
A fire at a Peabody multifamily residential building on Central Street left dozens of people without a home. Everyone was evacuated without injuries and all pets were accounted for. A call at 12:05 AM Thursday alerted authorities of a fire in a second floor apartment and an engine was at the scene minutes later according to Fire Chief Jay Dowling. An interior attack was … [Read more...] about Fire leaves 34 homeless in Peabody
City salutes its heroes
The city hosted its bi-annual Veterans Day breakfast at Wiggins Auditorium in City Hall, followed by a celebration in front of the building. The auditorium was filled with veterans, and each branch was honored. This year, the breakfast was dedicated to veterans of the Global War on Terrorism. Master Sgt. Chris Lanning, who served in the Global War on Terrorism, said Veterans … [Read more...] about City salutes its heroes
Pat Todisco: A modern day Renaissance man
PEABODY — One Main Restaurant and Lounge owner Pat Todisco has led what can only be described as an interesting life. He went to work at the age of 12 for $1 an hour after his father died. He married the love of his life, Kathy when they were only 17 years old. The two met fortuitously - a native of East Boston, Todisco met Kathy, a native of what she calls … [Read more...] about Pat Todisco: A modern day Renaissance man