Former police officer charged with harassment asks judge to dismiss case
PEABODY — A former Everett police officer who has been charged with harassing a Lynnfield woman has asked a judge to dismiss the case. At a pre-trial hearing Monday,... Read more.

Peabody City Council votes down turning a coffee shop into studio apartments
PEABODY — A landlord’s proposal to turn a former coffee shop into a lodging house was defeated by a single vote of the City Council. William Skouras’... Read more.

Peabody mayor Bettencourt outlines future of the city at mid-term inaugural address
PEABODY — The state of the city is strong and getting stronger, but there’s still room for improvement. That was the message from four-term Mayor Edward... Read more.

Born in Lynn, raised in Peabody, Brian Currie wins Golden Globe for ‘Green Book’
In a surprise win, a Lynn native won best original screenplay at the Golden Globes for “Green Book.” Brian Hayes Currie, who grew up in the city, shared... Read more.

‘Napoleon Dynamite’ is coming to Lynn Auditorium
Fifteen years after the debut of cult classic “Napoleon Dynamite,” one thing appears certain: there won’t be a sequel. Well, probably. Actor Jon... Read more.

Victim of wrong-way crash in Peabody identified
PEABODY — The victim of a wrong-way crash in Peabody Saturday morning has been identified as Paul Mauras. The 51-year-old Salem resident was a passenger in one... Read more.

Police investigating report of shots fired in Saugus
SAUGUS — Police are investigating a report of shots fired in a room at the WoodSpring Suites Signature Boston North Hotel on Route 1 at about 3 p.m. Tuesday. A... Read more.

After more than 40 years, Lynnfield’s Bali Hai restaurant is closing its doors
LYNNFIELD — The Bali Hai has served its last Scorpion Bowl. After more than 40 years, James and Lillie Yee posted a sign on the front door of the Moulton Drive... Read more.

Nahant sees big jump in home sales
The smallest town in the Bay State had a staggering number of home sales in 2018. Single-family homes sold in Nahant swelled by 73 percent, beating every other North... Read more.

One dead, two injured in Peabody crash
PEABODY – A passenger was killed and two operators were hospitalized early Saturday morning in a wrong way crash, according to police. Peabody police responded... Read more.