Peabody News

The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from May 21-22. Tuesday, May 21 2:18 p.m. a caller reported that her handicap placard was stolen on King Street.

Wondering what property sold in the Peabody area recently? Thinking about moving or just wondering how much that house you drive by all the time sold for? Each Thursday, Patch highlights properties that have recently sold.

Three new benches sit along the rail trail in Danvers thanks to Danvers Girl Scout Christina Liotti and Peabody retirement complex Brooksby Village .

Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address.

Peabody police and firefighters responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle accident on Walnut Street shortly after midnight.

When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities.

If you're in the market for a luxury ride, here are some of the choices available on lots and showrooms on the North Shore and in the Andovers.

Principal Layne Millington's early departure from Swampscott High will give him more time with his family and time to transition to his new position in Marblehead.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from May 20-22. Monday, May 20 7:58 p.m. Report of malicious damage to a home on Wadsworth Street.

The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District is looking to fill an empty seat, and they are looking to Wellesley in the final three.

Thanks to Chris Carino for providing this information: Peabody natives Andy Brancato and Dave Raymond recently opened the Men's Spa at the Mansion at 187 Lake Street to give men "a place of their own" to go for high-end grooming treatments.

Today is Wednesday, May 22, and here are the five things you need to know: 1 . You'll want to be prepsred for wet weather today.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from May 18-20. Saturday, May 18 4:03 a.m. Report of a person lying in the road on Pine Street.

Jane Kiegel recently celebrated 13 years with Erickson Living as sales counselor at the company's Peabody, Mass., community.

A man from Utah was arrested late Thursday night after leading Danvers police and state troopers on a brief chase down Route 114 onto Route 1 in Peabody.

In addition to the Fiscal 2014 budget, Town Meeting members will decide a number of other important issues Monday night, including a proposed moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries in Danvers, bylaw changes for taxis and moving town elections to Saturday.

I'm glad I came across this item with Memorial Day just around the corner. Over time, this weekly column is beginning to resemble an online museum of Lynnfield History.

Did you miss anything this week? Click on the headlines below to read up on any big stories you missed from this week on Peabody Patch .

The Peabody Police Department joins the nationwide "Click it or Ticket" initiative again, starting Monday and lasting through Memorial Day weekend.

Matthew S. Praetz, 29, 135 Washington St., Apt. 1, Peabody; operating after suspension , speeding, operating a motor vehicle without license in possession, no proof of insurance and false name/address. -- Gerson Manzueta, 33, 21 Cottage St., Dracut; manufacturing/dispensing Class B substance, possession of a Class B substance with intent to ... (more)