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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Peabody Cancer Relay Has Stalwart Support

Forty-seven teams walked, jogged or strolled along at this year's Relay for Life in Peabody to benefit the American Cancer Society.

As the American Cancer Society staff partner of this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Peabody, I would like to thank area residents for their generosity and support. Forty-seven teams participated in this year’s event and raised more than $140,000 to help the Society’s fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer here and throughout the world. This outstanding show of support proves that the people of Peabody stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the American Cancer Society to achieve its mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures, and fighting back. We were honored to be joined by over 100 survivors who walked the opening Survivors Lap, officially kicking off this …

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[PHOTOS] Relay For Life Celebration at PVMHS

Hundreds turned out to walk the PVMHS track with cancer survivors and caregivers, donations were made and many items sold to benefit cancer research.

The Relay for Life started Friday afternoon and lasted into Saturday. 

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 11

Showers in the forecast; Relay for Life fundraiser at the high school continues.

Today is Wednesday, May 11. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind between 15 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. On Wednesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind between 10 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. 2. Cribbage anyone: The Council on Aging will offer seniors a chance to play some cribbage today at 1 p.m. All seniors of all skill levels are welcome to come and play inside the Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center. 3. Relay for Life fundraiser: Peabody Veterans Memorial High School will host the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 10

Showers likely; Seniors invited to play Whist card games at Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center this morning.

Today is Tuesday, May 10. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a north wind between 17 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. On Monday night, there will also be a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. 2. Let's play some Whist: The Council on Aging at the Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center will hold Whist card games at 9:15 p.m. for seniors. Any senior in the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 9

Another sunny day on tap; North Shore Toastmasters to meet this evening.

Today is Monday, May 9. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a north wind between 13 and 20 mph. On Monday night, there will be a slight chance of showers after 11 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. North wind between 13 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. 2. North Shore Toastmasters Meeting: The North Shore Toastmasters Club, which currently has over 30 members, meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Peabody Electric Light Plant auditorium and they will meet this evening.  All visitors are welcome free of charge. For more information, please visit the group's Web …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 6

Here comes the sun; high school has Relay for Life fundraiser.

Today is Friday, May 6. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind between 13 and 22 mph. On Friday night, it there will be a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind between 8 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. 2. Public skating night: The O'Keefe Skating Rink offers public skating on Friday evening from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $3 for children 10 and under; $5 for youths and adults; and $6 to rent skates. 3. Relay for Life fundraiser: Peabody Veterans Memorial High School will host the Tupperware & Team JiSh team fundraiser today at 1 p.m. …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 4

Rain in the forecast; Council on Aging puts on moving play this morning.

Today is Wednesday, May 4. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is predicting A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind around 11 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. On Wednesday night, there will be A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 2. Council on Aging play: "Breaking the Silence: Voices of Hope," a play…

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