Connecticut man accused of setting fire to home, Mercedes, USPS vehicle in Swampscott, Marlborough

The charge of arson provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a series of arsons that occurred in Swampscott and Marlborough, the Massachusetts District of the Department of Justice said in a release.

Police Logs: Nov. 2-8, 2026

All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Peabody Weekly News. Reports of burglar alarms at 8:53...

Renowned Mass Cardiologist, Beverly Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Going On Bike Ride In Newbury

A missing Massachusetts cardiologist and father of two was found dead near a cow pasture after vanishing during a weekend bike ride, authorities said. Dr. Daniel Arnett, 44, of Beverly, Massachusetts, was last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Newbury. His body was discovered shortly after 2 …

Man arrested on arson charge in Salem

SALEM, MA — A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious fire at a commercial building on Waite Street. Alex Sverker, of Salem, was charged with arson following a joint investigation by the Salem Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Division and the Salem Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Dorchester Mom Spots Son's Convicted Killer at Her Local Stop & Shop

Janette Jackson, 76, was shopping at her neighborhood Stop & Shop in Dorchester when she came face to face with the man convicted of murdering her son three decades ago. John “Tiny” Evans, sentenced to life without parole in 1996 for killing Lyle “Danny” Jackson, is currently living under home confinement rather than behind bars — and Jackson says he bolted the moment he spotted her.

Kowloon gets approval for drive-thru windows at restaurant

Diners at the popular North Shore restaurant could eventually be able to pick up their meals without leaving their cars.

As football season winds down, Marblehead faces troubling drop in participation

As Marblehead High School’s football season winds down, the Magicians are confronting a challenge that extends well beyond wins and losses: a sharp decline in participation that left the school without a freshman team this fall. The numbers are dropping at every level, from youth football to the high...

Select Board chair bars Board of Health from Abbot Hall room over member’s cap

Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. Board of Health member Tom McMahon sat at the Board of Health’s table in Abbot Hall’s Select Board meeting room Monday night. By 11:27 a.m. Tuesday, he was emailing to ask why his board could no longer meet there.

This Massachusetts Diner Has Been Serving Breakfast Since Before Most Of Us Were Born

Breakfast here comes out of a dining car built in 1928. It’s believed to be the last operating diner made by the J. That alone made me sit up. One family has run it since 1938. Think about that for a second. Pancakes and home fries have been flipped...

Rare "Reverse Skunk" Spotted in Massachusetts Backyard

When you think of a striped skunk, the image that immediately comes to mind is a solid black coat split by a stark white stripe. But nature occasionally loves to throw a curveball. Recently, one Essex County resident has been sharing her yard with a much more unusual visitor: a stunning, mostly white skunk with a dark stripe down its back.

People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood

Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...

Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and some snow to Massachusetts

A late-week nor’easter is expected to bring a stretch of rain and gusty winds to Massachusetts, along with the potential for wet snow in higher elevations

ABC News Live: Boston students stage walkout to call for remote learning amid surge

Essex Tech weighs new lottery option

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School is reconsidering how it distributes admissions seats among its 17 member communities as officials confront competing demands for student access and municipal budget stability. The review follows the first year of a revised lottery system that left some communities with more seats than...

Cosmetology alumni unite through beauty

For the students and graduates of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School’s cosmetology program, the bonds formed in the classroom extend far beyond graduation. That connection was on full display Monday as current students, alumni, instructors, and community members came together for Strands of Strength: a beauty fundraiser benefiting two former students facing unexpected hardships.

Defense the difference for Tanners

No. 6 Peabody (7-2) survived a 30-minute lightning delay and a driving rainstorm to advance to the Div. 2 Round of 8 with a 21-0 win against No. 11 Lincoln-Sudbury at Coley Lee Field. Senior quarterback Dom Mercier (8 of 13 passes, 80 yards, 2 TDs), senior Aniel Espinal (3...

Salem's Barrio Tacos Shuts Down After Five Years, Lease Left Unrenewed

Barrio Tacos has closed its restaurant at 41 Lafayette St. in Salem after five years, ending a run that began when the build-your-own taco chain first opened its doors there in summer 2022. The closure leaves just two Barrio Tacos locations remaining in New England, down from three before the Salem shutdown.

Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

Retired Stonehill Professor Avoids Jail in Quincy Christian Mingle Fraud Case

A retired Stonehill College professor accused of defrauding a woman he met on a Christian dating site will not spend a day in jail. Gregory Shaw, a professor emeritus of religious studies and theology, was sentenced to six months' probation in Quincy District Court after his two felony larceny charges were reduced to misdemeanors.

Potent Northeast Storm Arrives: When Rain, Wind, Snow Ramp Up

Conditions will deteriorate across the Northeast as a strengthening storm threatens a messy evening commute, followed by a colder, potentially snowy finish inland. The National Weather Service expects rain to intensify Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, and continue into Friday, Nov. 13, as the potential …