Peabody cottage destroyed by fire
PEABODY — An early morning fire that started in a wood stove destroyed a cottage on Dana Road Friday, according to the Peabody Fire Department. The homeowner awoke... Read more.
Peabody council to decide if vacant hospital will become over-55 community
PEABODY — It will be up to the City Council to decide whether the vacant J.B. Thomas Hospital becomes an over-55 community. The panel is expected to consider whether... Read more.
Mall co-owners up the ante to put movie theater at Lynnfield’s MarketStreet
LYNNFIELD — Eleven years after Town Meeting rejected plans for a movie theater at MarketStreet by 16 votes, the development team has upped the ante. If the eight-screen... Read more.
Salem Superior Court approves liens in lawsuit against Brodie’s Pub of Peabody
PEABODY — A Salem Superior Court judge has approved liens on properties held by the owner of Brodie’s Pub, as the court decides whether he reneged on a lease... Read more.
Peabody nets more than $53K in used vehicles online auction
PEABODY — City Hall’s first online auction of used vehicles netted more than $50,000, nearly twice the amount raised in a previous sale. The sale, which... Read more.
State legislation could end youth tackle football
If two Beacon Hill lawmakers get their way, elementary school athletes will have to find an alternative to tackle football. But opponents are pushing back, saying... Read more.
Missing Peabody teen found safe
PEABODY — A 14-year-old student who went missing on Thursday was found safe in Boston early Friday morning, according to the Peabody Police Department. Kamari... Read more.
Peabody Police thank tipsters
PEABODY — Police are thanking the public for tips leading to the capture of teenagers who taped themselves throwing furniture over a second floor railing at the... Read more.
Seth Moulton may face a primary challenge from Barbara L’Italien
As U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton mulls a race for the presidency, former state Sen. Barbara L’Italien is considering challenging the three-term congressman. The Andover... Read more.
Peabody mayor says no to raise
PEABODY — Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. wants to freeze his $120,000 salary. “I received a $10,000 raise last year, so this year I’ve requested that... Read more.