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PEABODY — More than 20 Veterans Memorial High School students were recognized for being the first to utilize Salem State University’s new early college acceptance initiative. The students and their families were joined by staff from both the high school and Salem State in the auditorium on Friday morning. The program gives outstanding seniors the

PEABODY — Robert King, 61, of Peabody, was pronounced dead early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday on Summit Street. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker announced King died of injuries, which he sustained from being hit by the vehicle, after being rushed to Brigham and Women’s

Patriots fans were looking forward to, once again, having a competent NFL offense this season with the arrival of Bill O’Brien. You don’t need me to tell you: it’s been anything but. So far, somehow, this year’s offense has made last year’s look like the greatest show on turf. It’s an inexplicable scientific

MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead School Committee continued discussion on the future of the Coffin School property at their latest meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6. After more than 20 minutes of discussion, a motion by Chair Sarah Fox to declare the school necessary for educational purposes and to not turn control of the building back over

PEABODY — The entire student body of Covenant Christian Academy welcomed a very special guest speaker Friday morning. Astronaut Loral O’Hara answered the questions of curious learners, approximately 254 miles above the Earth’s surface aboard the International Space Station. The communication was conducted through amateur radio, also known as ham radio, as part of the

MARBLEHEAD — Police are encouraging residents to be on the lookout for a missing 88-year-old woman last seen in the area of Seaside Park. The woman’s first name is Nancy, and she does not speak English. The woman, who is from Marblehead, was last seen wearing beige pants and carrying a multi-colored purse labeled “Texaco.” […]

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PEABODY — A crowd of nearly 100 people made up of residents, city officials, and community leaders gathered Wednesday outside City Hall to grieve for those who died during Hamas’ attack on Israel. Mayor Ted Bettencourt addressed the crowd first as he summarized the recent attack on Israel. He compared it to 9/11, emphasizing that […]

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The Chaska/Chanhassen wrestling team lost by three points in the Class 3A, Section 6 semifinals. Courtesy Photo/Andrea Dodds