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Peabody Man Rescued From Icy River After Crashing Snowmobile In New Hampshire Peabody Man Rescued From Icy River After Crashing Snowmobile In New Hampshire
Peabody Man Rescued From Icy River After Crashing Snowmobile In New Hampshire A 30-year-old Peabody man owes his friends his life after crashing his snowmobile into an icy brook over the weekend, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after noon on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, according to state park officials. The man was riding his snowmobile on Corridor Trail 5 when he missed a turn, veered off the bridge, and plunged into the water, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said. His friends immediately called for help. While one friend waited on the bridge to flag down emergency responders, another carefully pulled the man from the icy…

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by Josh Lanier
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High-End Brazilian Steakhouse Opening New Location On North Shore, Third In MA High-End Brazilian Steakhouse Opening New Location On North Shore, Third In MA
High-End Brazilian Steakhouse Opening New Location On North Shore, Third In MA An internationally renowned Brazilian steakhouse known for its immersive churrasco dining experience, will open its newest Massachusetts location in Peabody, officials said. Fogo de Chão will open its third Bay State steakhouse in 2025, the high-end restaurant chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new location will be at 210 Andover Street near the Northshore Mall. The Peabody restaurant will join Fogo de Chão's existing spots in Boston and Burlington. "We’re excited to be opening our third location in this vibrant community," said Fogo de Chão CEO Bar…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date The men have arrived. Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old Maryland grandmother will soon star as the first-ever leading lady on ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette." And producers have released the names of her suitors. Some of them are local to the Northeast, including 62-year-old Charles L, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia; 64-year-old Christopher, a contractor from West Babylon, NY; 60-year-old Ken, a property management treasurer from Peabody, MA; 63-year-old Pablo, a retired UN agency director from Cambridge, MD; 62-year-old Thomas, and an FDNY chief from New York, NY. Introducin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Drive-By Shooting: 6 Charged With Killing 2, Wounding 5 Others In Lynn Drive-By Shooting: 6 Charged With Killing 2, Wounding 5 Others In Lynn
Drive-By Shooting: 6 Charged With Killing 2, Wounding 5 Others In Lynn Police arrested six people in connection with a drive-by shooting in Lynn last year that killed two people and wounded five more, authorities said.  Abraham Diaz, 25, of Lynn, and Jandriel Heredia, 21, of Revere, were killed in a drive-by shooting on Sept. 2, 2023, in Lynn.  Investigators said that people were at the 189 Essex Street home celebrating a friend going to college when gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m.  “The double homicide that occurred last year was incredibly tragic,” Lynn Mayor Jared C. Nicholson said. “While nothing will replace the loss of Abraham Diaz …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location
Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location Shaquille O'Neal is considered one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. But now that the Hall of Famer no longer rules the boards, he's turned his attention to running boardrooms.  One of his successful businesses is Big Chicken, a chain of restaurants with franchises across the country. The latest will open in Peabody on Wednesday, July 10, at Northshore Mall. It's the first of many restaurants the chain hopes to open in the Bay State.  The first 36 customers in line at the 210 Andover St. location will win free drinks and chicken for a year. However, winners can onl…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Get Off Of Me': Tewksbury Man, 21, Charged With Killing Lowell Teen At Her Home: DA 'Get Off Of Me': Tewksbury Man, 21, Charged With Killing Lowell Teen At Her Home: DA
Trevor Bady Is Accused Of Killing Ahliana Dickey A 21-year-old Tewksbury man was arrested and charged with killing Ahliana Dickey at her Lawrence Street home on Friday, June 14, authorities announced on Monday.  Trevor Bady, 21 of Tewksbury, is charged with murder, armed home invasion, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, use of a firearm while committing a felony, and discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a building, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Related: Police ID Teen Found In Lowell Apartment, Family Discuss Girl's Future Ahliana was set to graduate from eighth…

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by Josh Lanier
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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody Not everyone hates Mondays. It was the day someone in Peabody walked away with a $100,000 prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The ticket was claimed on Monday, June 10, in the "300X," a $30 scratch-off game.  The winner's name was not released.  Related: Hyannis Man Claims $1 Million Prize On $50 Scratch-Off Ticket The winner bought the ticket at the Richdale convenience store at 139 Lynnfield St. in Peabody.  There were 848 winning tickets worth $600 or more collected on Monday. Click here to see a complete list of winners. 

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by Josh Lanier
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Multiple $100K Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass Multiple $100K Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass
Multiple $100K Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass Two Bay Staters had a very lucky Thursday, June 6, when they collected $100,000 checks for playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Both winners correctly guessed all five numbers in the Mass Cash drawing. Those were: 3, 10, 15, 16, 21.  The winners' names were not released.  The winning tickets were sold at Andy's Walnut Mart at 36 Walnut St. in Peabody and Country Convenience at 216 S Main St. in Athol.  The stores will receive a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  There were 579 winners who collected $600 or more in the state lotter…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
'Tough Decision': Peabody Mexican Restaurant Closes After 5 Years; Second Location Remains Open 'Tough Decision': Peabody Mexican Restaurant Closes After 5 Years; Second Location Remains Open
'Tough Decision': Peabody Mexican Restaurant Closes After 5 Years; Second Location Remains Open A popular Mexican restaurant in Peabody announced on social media this week that it was closing so the owner could spend more time with his family.  La Siesta opened five years ago at 3 Main St. and has several positive reviews on Yelp and Google.  The restaurant said in an Instagram post on Wednesday, May 15, that it had closed its doors, but management welcomed their loyal customers to make the trip to 70 Woodside Ave. in Winthrop for the same level of service and quality.  Dear Peabody Community,We wanted to share some news with you all. After five wonderful yea…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police
Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police A Boston man accused of attacking his girlfriend, kidnapping their 6-month-old infant, and stealing her vehicle was arrested in Rhode Island after attacking a state trooper, police said.  Jamaine Johnson faces multiple charges following the alleged attack on Tuesday morning, April 30, the Rhode Island State Police said.  Johnson is accused of choking his girlfriend during an argument at her Peabody home before he took her car and their child around 2:30 a.m., officers said. He reportedly told her he would harm himself and the baby if she called the police.  Troopers found th…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA 6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA A three-month investigation concluded this week with six arrests and more than 120 criminal charges tied to multiple store break-ins in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, authorities announced.  The Essex County District Attorney's Office announced the charges in what investigators dubbed “Operation Smash & Cash.” The sextet is accused of breaking into at least 12 convenience stores and stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from February through April 2024 and causing thousands of dollars in damages.  The break-ins were reported at convenience stores in Swampscott, Saug…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers
Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers A 34-year-old Peabody man was taken to a trauma center after crashing his SUV into a tree in Danvers.  The man, whose name was not released, went off the road about a half mile from the Route 62 exit of Route 1.  He was the only person in the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.  Paramedics rushed him to Beverly Hospital and later to Lahey Hospital in Burlington.  A lane on Route 1 was closed for more than an hour as police cleaned, cleared, and investigated the crash.  It's unclear what caused the man to go off the road. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds A Lynn, Massachusetts, man who will soon stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife found himself in another courtroom Tuesday when he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for an elaborate art fraud scheme, authorities said.  Brian Walshe, 49, was given 37 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to selling fake Andy Warhol paintings on eBay labeled as authentic, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The fraud began in 2011 when a friend gave Walshe three Andy Warhol paintings to sell on his behalf. Walshe kept the paintings and the profits, prosecutors said.&nb…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub 'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub
'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub If you haven’t had a chance to visit Stanzy’s Country Ranch in Peabody, the restaurant has closed down and will be replaced by a new pub. The "first and only live country music bar” in Peabody, according to Stanzy's Facebook page, closed up shop after the owners’ landlord told them that he wanted to open his own pub. “The perfect and only place he could imagine doing it in was his own building at 1 Main St. in Stanzy’s space,” they said. “We were blown away and beyond flattered!” Related: Deli King Closing After 40-Year Run In Tewksbury, Boston The owners of Stanzy’s decided to sell their…

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by Khier Casino
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$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune $4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune A Massachusetts man who won $4 million in the state lottery didn't come alone to claim his jackpot earlier this month. His dog Raven tagged along for the photoshoot with the giant check.  Paul Riley, of Peabody, became the second $4 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” scratch-off game. Related: Danvers Lottery Winner Shows Up In Style To Collect His Payday He chose to take the lump sum of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Riley said he plans to buy his wife a new car with the money and give away some cash to the Animal Rescu…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Massachusetts Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA Massachusetts Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA
Massachusetts Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA A Peabody man has been charged with fatally assaulting his sister on New Year’s Day, according to officials. Alban Dobra, 39, is charged with manslaughter stemming from an assault that happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. Peabody police responded to a medical emergency at a home on Esquire Drive in Peabody, where they found Mimosa Sawtelle, 54, with serious head trauma outside of the single-family home. Dobra tried to get his two sisters to leave his house, while grabbing Sawtelle and pushing her off the front steps onto…

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by Khier Casino
Police & Fire
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty An 18-year-old who was charged in connection with a shooting that left three people with serious injures at a Pizza Hut in Lynn pleaded not guilty. Delvin Sanchez, 18, was arrested at a home in Peabody for the Dec. 26 shooting and charged with armed assault to murder, accessory before the fact, and accessory after the fact, according to Lynn police. Sanchez is accused of giving the gun to the shooter shortly after 8:30 p.m. Related: 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours Leaves 2 Teens Dead In Lynn He picked up the shooter in his mother’s car and drove out of the area, WCVB reported. Ass…

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by Khier Casino
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Lottery Jackpot: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers Lottery Jackpot: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers
Lottery Jackpot: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers A Saugus woman said she already has plans for the money she won in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lucky For Life game.  Amanda Goffermann earned the prize of $25,000 a year for life after she matched the first five numbers of her ticket in the Dec. 15 drawing. She's played those same numbers for two years.  $1M Lottery Win: Billerica Man Decides To Treat Himself For Christmas, Walks Away A Millionaire Goffermann decided to take the lump sum payment of $390,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to use the cash to travel and buy property.  …

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by Josh Lanier
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$2.4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Planning For Kid's Future With Winnings $2.4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Planning For Kid's Future With Winnings
$2.4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Planning For Kid's Future With Winnings A Peabody man said he has big plans for the windfall he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Ronald Kocur won $20,000 a month for 10 years as part of the "Decades of Dollars" $10 scratch-off game. That equals out to $2.4 million over the decade.  Kocur chose to take the lump sum of $1.56 million (before taxes) rather than the monthly stipends.  He told lottery officials that he wants to buy a new car with the cash and fund his child's college tuition.  Kocur bought the ticket at 5:30 a.m. while getting coffee at Gulf Express at 160 Andover Street in Danvers. T…

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by Josh Lanier
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$2M Lottery Win: Peabody Man Has Modest Plan For His Major Payday $2M Lottery Win: Peabody Man Has Modest Plan For His Major Payday
$2M Lottery Win: Peabody Man Has Modest Plan For His Major Payday While most everyone has a wild-eyed fantasy of what they would do if they won the lottery: buy a Ferrari, go on a luxurious vacation, or maybe even make some investments. One Peabody man who recently won a massive payday has a low-key goal.  Michael Dodge collected his $2 million check on Friday, Oct. 6, after he won the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch card game.  Dodge took the $1.3 million lump sum payment before taxes rather than the annuity.  And how does he plan to spend that seven-figure sum? He wants to use some of the money to pay off his truck.  Dodge bo…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
61-Year-Old Killed Crossing Street In Peabody After Car Crashes Into Him: DA 61-Year-Old Killed Crossing Street In Peabody After Car Crashes Into Him: DA
61-Year-Old Killed Crossing Street In Peabody After Car Crashes Into Him: DA A 61-year-old Peabody man was struck and killed by a car Sunday night, Oct. 8, authorities announced on Monday.  Robert King was rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital just after 7:30 p.m. when he was hit by a car on Summit Street near Christina Drive, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Doctors could not save his life.  The prosecutor is withholding the driver's name until the investigation is complete. Peabody police and Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section will handle the probe.  No charges have been filed in the…

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by Josh Lanier
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune A Lynn man says he plans to turn his $1 million windfall into a new home after he won the seven-figure prize in the lottery.  Fernando Duran Ramos won the money playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off tickets, the Massachusetts Lottery said.  Duran Ramos elected to take the $650,000 lump sum before taxes rather than the annuity. He wants to buy a house with the cash, lottery officials said.  He bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 100 Lynn St. in Peabody. The store will collect a $10,000 check for selling the winner. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops
Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops "Different family. Same brotherhood." That's what Peabody police are saying after a former Lynn fire chief saw an officer in need and risked his life to jump in to lend a hand. Peabody police posted a photo of the retired firefighter Stephen Archer this week to thank him for what he did last month.  Posted by Peabody Police Department on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 The post reads that a Peabody officer was "injured in a foot pursuit that turned physical" on County Street. Archer saw the chase and turned his car into the path of the suspect, which allowed police to make an arrest.  Arche…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police A dog attacked and severely injured its owners in Essex County, officials said.  A police officer shot a dog attacking its owners, who were trying to escape its jaws by standing on top of a car at 22 Endicott Street in Peabody around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, according to the Peabody Police Department.  The man was bleeding heavily as he and the woman stood on the car while the dog continually tried to attack them, police said.  When the police officer arrived, the man and woman tried to get down from the car, but the dog began the attack again, latching onto the woma…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Estranged Husband Killed Wife As She Sat In Her Car In Everett Driveway: Jury Estranged Husband Killed Wife As She Sat In Her Car In Everett Driveway: Jury
Estranged Husband Killed Wife As She Sat In Her Car In Everett Driveway: Jury A 58-year-old Peabody man was convicted Tuesday, Aug. 8, of gunning down his estranged wife a month after she requested a divorce in 2018, authorities announced.  Emilio Matarazzo was found guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo following a 16-day trial in Middlesex County, the Middlesex District Attorney said. A judge will sentence him on Thursday.  Ersilia was sitting in her car in her parents' driveway in Everett on the morning of Dec. 19, 2018, when her soon-to-be ex-husband ambushed her and shot her in the chest with a Beretta .12-gauge…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Over 1,000 Mourners Show Up For Fallen Peabody Officer, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support Over 1,000 Mourners Show Up For Fallen Peabody Officer, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support
Over 1,000 Mourners Show Up For Fallen Peabody Officer, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support A community showed up in the hundreds to show emotional and financial support for the family of an adored police officer and further a cause that meant so much to him.  Peabody Officer Henry Breckenridge died unexpectedly last month from complications from surgery, his family said.  More than 1,000 people, some of whom waited three hours in the rain, turned out to the funeral of the man who was so popular he earned the nickname the "Mayor of Peabody," according to the Peabody Police Department.  Hundreds of community members also donated over $40,000 to two GoFundMe campaigns honoring Bre…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Business
L.L. Bean Adding More Massachusetts Stores; Will One Open Near You? L.L. Bean Adding More Massachusetts Stores; Will One Open Near You?
L.L. Bean Adding More Massachusetts Stores; Will One Open Near You? Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer L.L. Bean announced that it plans to expand its offerings in Massachusetts with two new stores.  The company said in a recent news alert it would open stores at Hanover Crossing in Hanover on Sept. 8 and in Peabody's Northshore Mall on Oct. 6.   “As a 110-year-old company, we have taken great care in ensuring we deliver exemplary customer service to everyone who visits an L.L.Bean store, shops with us online, orders through our famed catalog, or via any other touchpoint," said Greg Elder, L.L.Bean chief retail officer in a news release.…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
(UPDATE) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA (UPDATE) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA
(Update) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA (Update at bottom of story) A Peabody chiropractor accused of filming his patients secretly in the bathroom of his clinic is now charged with recording an underage girl in the shower without her knowledge, authorities said.  Scott Kline, age 44, of Middleton in Essex County, who runs Back on Track, was charged with two counts of possession of child porn on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Investigators said Kline installed the camera in the shower of a home and captured video of a girl known to him. Authorities did not say if it was at his home or h…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call
Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call A Peabody police officer was taken to the hospital after a person ran into the officer with a car, officials say.  A police officer was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in a motor vehicle at 700 Lowell Street in Peabody in the evening of Thursday, June 20 when the car's driver accidentally hit the officer, according to the Peabody Police Department.  The officer received medical treatment at the scene and was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.  The car's driver was arrested for domestic assault and battery.  The incident occurred just aft…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation 'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation
'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation Several patients of a Peabody chiropractor accused of secretly planting a hidden camera in his practice's bathroom reported receiving a text message from him Wednesday night, July 19, claiming he was the victim of a misunderstanding.  In the message that several people posted to social media, Scott Kline called the charges against him "(very) bad rumors and theories" and said his Back on Track office on Chestnut Street could remain open.  Hope you are doing well. I wanted to mention that recently there were false accusations made against me and there are some v bad rumors and theo…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many'
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' The family of an Essex County man so beloved he was nicknamed the "Mayor of Peabody" is receiving an outpouring of support after his unexpected death.  Henry Breckenridge, a Peabody police officer, died from complications that arose during a non-emergency surgery at Salem Hospital, the Peabody Police Department announced on Thursday, July 20.  Hospital staff worked "heroically" to try and save him, but to no avail.  Breckenridge believed in community policing and was an "outstanding" officer, said Police Chief Tom Griffin. He was particularly loved by young people, who shared support and…

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by Morgan Gonzales