Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dollar General theft probed (starj.com) — Peabody residents should know police are actively investigating a theft at Dollar General and expect to file charges once more evidence is reviewed. An officer says the case could involve either misdemeanor or felony counts depending on what additional information the store provides, including any usable surveillance footage, but no suspect details have been released yet.
• These Are the 10 'Hottest' Zip Codes in the US—See If Yours Made the List (marthastewart.com) — Peabody's 01960 ZIP code just ranked number one on Realtor.com's 2026 list of the nation's "hottest" housing markets, with homes drawing heavy online interest and selling far faster than the U.S. average. For local buyers and sellers, that means strong demand, tight inventory, and sale prices that often meet or beat asking in this increasingly competitive market.
License Plate Tracking Debate Rages Across MA As Cities, Towns Turn Off Cameras (patch.com)
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