
Family bears its share of good cheer
Don’t call her Mrs. Claus, but the title might fit. On Christmas Eve, Michelle Ayles and her two children will distribute hundreds of teddy bears to patients... Read more.

Item Santa: job loss is never easy, and it’s especially stressful around the holidays
Finding yourself unemployed is never easy, and it’s especially stressful during the holidays. Job loss means shortages in budgets and happiness. It’s... Read more.

U.S. Rep Seth Moulton’s effort to keep Nancy Pelosi from becoming speaker is in jeopardy
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s effort to keep Nancy Pelosi from becoming speaker when the Democrats take control of the House in January is in jeopardy. The Salem... Read more.

Boy miraculously awakens from coma after car accident in Peabody
PEABODY — A 4-year-old boy has emerged from a coma more than a week after he suffered a traumatic head injury when he was struck by a car in the downtown. Nathan... Read more.

Lynnfield takes out plan to replace Bali Hai
LYNNFIELD — Patrons of the Bali Hai can breathe a sigh of relief. A proposal to replace the 277-seat Polynesian restaurant with two dozen luxury apartments was... Read more.

Mother, son still face medical complications after they were struck by a car in Peabody
A mother who was struck by a car in the downtown has been released from the hospital, but her 4-year old son, who was also hit, remains in a coma, according to a... Read more.

Lynn native Brian Hayes Currie hits the big time as “Green Book” co-writer
PEABODY — Brian Hayes Currie may not have a big online celebrity profile, but that could change now that “Green Book” is in movie theaters nationwide... Read more.

Peabody: Two pedestrians were struck and seriously injured by a motor vehicle on Washington Street
PEABODY — Two pedestrians were struck and seriously injured by a motor vehicle on Washington Street Thursday evening, according to Peabody Fire Department. According... Read more.

Peabody: Improvements to Crystal Lake are unveiled at a ribbon cutting
PEABODY — Despite freezing temperatures, more than 200 residents huddled in winter coats, scarves, and gloves at the opening of Crystal Lake on Thursday. Since... Read more.

Fred Berry, a North Shore stalwart, dead at 68
PEABODY — Former state Sen. Frederick Berry (D-Peabody) has died at 68 after a brief illness, according to his family. “With great sadness, the family…shares... Read more.