5 Things to Know: Coach Jane Heil Gets 500th Win

Today is Friday, Dec. 28. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Coach Heil Wins 500th: The Globe reports that Lady Tanners hoops coach Jane Heil won her 500th career game as Peabody beat Everett 45-28. Congratulations, coach, and congratulations to everyone involved in the program over the years!

2. Weather Watch: We get a welcome break from the pounding rains and high winds. Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 30s.

3. Learn to Skate: Silver Streaks Skating Club has ongoing sign-ups for its Learn to Skate program at McVann-O'Keefe Skating Rink. $15 per session.

4. New Year's in the City: What are you doin' New Year's Eve? Here's our list of ways to celebrate here in Peabody.

5. Have You Heard of Peabody Bay?: Sudi Smoller has a . This morning she tells how Peabody financed a search for the doomed Franklin Arctic expedition. Want to start your own blog on Peabody Patch, or repost from your existing blog? It's easy. Here's how.

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