The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Monday that the number of Massachusetts public school students who took Advanced Placement exams and earned a score of 3 or higher has risen by 55% since 2021, with Black and Hispanic or Latino students making some of the strongest gains, according to recent data from the College Board. Overall, the number of Massachusetts public … [Read more...] about AP exam success rises sharply among Massachusetts students
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Community Credit Union urges yes vote on merger
President and CEO of Community Credit Union, Nick Sarantopoulos, and Attorney Thomas C. Demakis are urging members to vote in favor of the merger between Community Credit Union and Rockland Federal Credit Union, calling it a necessary step to expand services, strengthen long-term stability, and better serve members in a rapidly changing financial landscape. The proposed … [Read more...] about Community Credit Union urges yes vote on merger
Municipal Light Plant enters agreement with Maine Wind projects
Peabody Municipal Light Plant is entering into a power purchase agreement with two Maine onshore wind projects. The PPA is being facilitated through PMLP's joint action agency, the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company. MMWEC's Board of Directors has authorized the organization to proceed with executing contracts for the wind energy and associated renewable … [Read more...] about Municipal Light Plant enters agreement with Maine Wind projects
Bettencourt updates on anti-bullying initiative
Mayor Ted Bettencourt addressed the community and shared progress updates for Peabody PROMISE: a community initiative launched earlier this fall to strengthen local support and resources for mental wellness, bullying prevention, and suicide prevention. He first reminded all those in attendance of the brand behind PROMISE and what its acronym stands for: Preventing … [Read more...] about Bettencourt updates on anti-bullying initiative
Local business owner convicted for money laundering
BOSTON — A Wakefield woman was convicted of money laundering conspiracy on Nov. 24, 2025, following a six-day jury trial. Christiane Fischer, 42, was convicted of one count of money laundering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley scheduled sentencing for March 5, 2026. Fischer was indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2022. Fischer owns PK Motor Cars, a … [Read more...] about Local business owner convicted for money laundering