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Caller Says Unknown Vehicle Tried to Pull Her Over
The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from June 13. Monday, June 17 6:46 p.m. a caller reported that someone with a RI license plate was flashing a white and blue light at her car, trying to pull her over.
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Coming Soon! Peabody Patch Gets a New Look
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch - we're getting a whole new look! It's coming soon and it's going to make Peabody Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share.
11 hrs ago | Patch.com
Peabody Students Receive 'Green Team' Award from State
Peabody students were among those in the state that received the Green Team Award from the Mass Department of Environmental Protection.
11 hrs ago | Patch.com
Recent Home Sales Around Peabody: Colonials and More
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 Wednesday, Patch highlights properties that have recently sold.
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Dunkin' Donuts Will Cross Route 1, Offer Drive-Thru
It's been a long and drawn out process, but the Venturas finally have all their approvals in order to move their Dunkin' Donuts shop to the other side of Route 1 and install a drive-through window.
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Peabody Co. in Spotlight as Gomez, Markey Grapple in Final Debate
Gabriel Gomez and Edward Markey spent their final debate Tuesday night before next week's U.S. Senate special election clashing over their records and who has the better vision for both their commonwealth and their country.
Report of Youths Sticking Fireworks in Rabbit's Mouth and Lighting Them
The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from June 16-17.
Petition to Remove Chiefs From Civil Service Passes House, on to Senate
The city's home rule petition to remove both the Peabody police and fire chiefs jobs from Civil Service jurisdiction was given its final blessing by the state House of Representatives on Monday, reports state Rep. Ted Speliotis.
Pad Thai, Curry and Fried Rice to Go, Please
So how do you feel about drive-through Thai food? Unsure? Maybe that's because fast food Thai restaurants are relatively a foreign concept in the United States.
Arizona guardsman sentenced on Mass. drug charges
A sergeant in the Arizona National Guard who served in Iraq has been sentenced to three years in a Massachusetts prison after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme to move $1 million worth of cocaine from Mexico to Canada.
Man's Foot Run Over By Car While Putting Grill in Back of Truck
The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from June 14-16.
Traffic Stop on Rt. 114 Finds 3 Swampscott Teens With Alcohol and Pot
The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from June 14-16.
Speaking of Pay Raises and Union Contracts...
Mayor Ted Bettencourt indicated in his remarks on the budget last week that all city unions are getting the same deal when it comes to salaries in new collective bargaining contracts -- 2 percent each year for three years.
Top Stories of the Week: June 9-15
Did you miss any big stories this week in Peabody? Follow the links below. Middleton Man Arrested After Making Illegal U-Turn on Route 1 City to Name New Trail Spur in Memory of Slain Peabody Woman Missing Elderly Man Has Been Found Open Houses in Peabody This Week Woman Says People 'Putting Poison in Her Vents' Neighborhood Update Tonight on New ... (more)
Average Home Sales Price Up 4 Percent in 2013
The chart shows the year-to-year statistics for Peabody sales according to the Multiple Listing Service.
Missing Elderly Man Found 165 Miles From Home
The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from June 13-14.
Share Your Relay for Life in Peabody Photos Here
The 2013 Relay for Life in Peabody kicked off Friday at the high school track and went straight through until Saturday morning to raise money and awareness to continue the fight against cancer.
An OUI Arrest and a Shoplifting
The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from June 14. Friday, June 14 12:24 a.m. Anthony Scola, 33, of 23 Murray St. Peabody, was arrested, following a car accident at the corner of Endicott and Sylvan streets.
Owners Say Arcade Under Investigation for Alleged Illegal Online Gaming
The owners of the Lucky 7 Arcade at the Liberty Tree Mall and who run another location in Gloucester say they've actually been praised for being one of the few operations that follows all the rules, but apparently the state Attorney General's office doesn't agree.
Another step towards a new fire station
Fire District officials have agreed to the terms of a purchase and sales agreement for a Main Street property where a new fire station could be built.