Bonker’s Funhouse in Peabody sets sights on new Saugus location
PEABODY — Bonker’s Funhouse, the arcade that has entertained youngsters with mazes, rides and games since the 1960s, is closing. But the Lowell Street landmark... Read more.
Commuters raise their concerns about bus routes, fare hikes at MBTA forum in Lynn
LYNN — More than two dozen commuters raised their concerns at the MBTA forum Thursday night at North Shore Community College. Riders questioned proposed changes... Read more.
Former Lynn mayor Albert V. DiVirgilio vying for Lynnfield Town Moderator spot
LYNNFIELD — Albert V. DiVirgilio, who served three terms as mayor in Lynn, says he has at least one more race in him. The 76-year-old real estate and insurance... Read more.
Peabody man charged in fatal shooting
BOSTON — Prosecutors allege a Peabody man shot and killed a 29-year-old man after being ejected from a party early Sunday morning. John Patterson, 29, was arraigned... Read more.
Lynn man arrested, accused of smashing windows in Peabody
PEABODY — A Lynn man was arrested Wednesday night after police say he destroyed a sign on Sutton Street and smashed windows at two Main Street barber shops. Anthony... Read more.
Children file wrongful death suit against father who allegedly shot, killed their mother
SALEM — The children of a Peabody woman have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against their father, who prosecutors say killed their mom with a shotgun at point-blank... Read more.
Lynnfield Center Water District rolls back its water rate hike
LYNNFIELD — Admitting they violated the state’s Open Meeting Law, the embattled Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) commissioners reversed their controversial... Read more.
Lynnfield’s Perley Burrill gas station is sold at auction for $360,000
LYNNFIELD — Going, going, gone. It took just nine minutes and $360,000 to seal the fate of the abandoned Perley Burrill gas station. The 2.6-acre site’s... Read more.
AAA Northeast to file suit against Peabody over tow truck terminal
PEABODY — The nation’s largest motor and travel club plans to file suit against the city in Superior Court for failure to allow a tow truck terminal just... Read more.
Lynnfield Center Water District chairwoman resigns
LYNNFIELD — As the Lynnfield Center Water District faces a crisis of confidence, its chairwoman has resigned. Constance Leccese, whose term does not end until... Read more.