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Michael Petrillo, 57, of Peabody, was sent to state prison for 2 to 2-1/2 years by a Salem Superior Court judge for his role in a gaming and loansharking operation based out of North Andover.

Peabody Man Sent to State Prison for Role in Gaming, Loansharking Operation

One of four men indicted for their roles in a widespread gaming and loansharking operation has been sentenced to state prison.

By John Castelluccio | 6:00 am

This colonial style home at 7 Perkins St. lists for $379,700.

Open Houses in Peabody This Weekend

The Peabody Police Department is located at 6 Allen’s Ln.

TALES FROM THE POLICE LOG: May 12-18

Students said a suspicious-looking man in a red car was parked near the McCarthy School playground on Thursday and beckoned for the students to come over to him.

Students Tell Police That Man in Car on School Property 'Beckoned' Them Over

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Lowe Mart Liquors is located at 474 Lowell St.

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Best Place to Buy Alcohol in Peabody

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The side of the Bostik Inc. plant in Middleton was blown off in an explosion March 13.

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Bostik Settles for $600K Fine on 2011 Explosion

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100 Miles for a Cure

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Peabody Teen Charged With Multiple Home Burglaries

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Holocaust survivor Sonia Weitz settled in Peabody upon arriving in the United States and co-founded the Holocaust Center Boston North at the Peabody Institute Library. She died June 23, 2010 after spending many years sharing her story from the Holocaust and ensuring the world would never forget such genocide. She was 81. A plaque in her memory will be dedicated at the entrance to the Children's Room at the Main Branch Library on May 20 at 11 a.m.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today, May 18

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This colonial style home at 9 Laurine Rd. lists for $375,000.

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5 Peabody Homes Now on the Market

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Senate Budget Includes Funds for Annual Safety Forum in Honor of Slain Caseworker

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This cape style home at 14 Loris Rd. sold for $310,000 on May 11.

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7 Single-Family Home Sales in Peabody

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Essex Happenings May 18, 2012

By Thomas Leonard | Friday, May 18

A possible joint purchase for Salem and Marblehead, GrownUps 2, thoughts on Boston sports, and more.

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East Coast's Oldest Memorial Park Cemetery Prepares for Next 100 years

By Larry Glynn | Friday, May 18

East Coast's oldest memorial park, Puritan Lawn Cemetery, begins 100-year project. This multi-phase development of 75,000 spaces is certainly one of the largest documented in this country.

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Crossing Home Plate in Memory of TJ

By John Castelluccio | Friday, May 18

Tales of the Tanners -- anecdotes, tidbits and anything else happening in Peabody or involving its people.

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Tierney Provision in Health Care Law Holding Insurance Companies Accountable

By Congressman John Tierney | Thursday, May 17 | 11 comments

According to early estimates from the Kaiser Family Foundation, insurance companies will reportedly provide 15.8 million Americans with as much as $1.3 billion in rebates in 2012!

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